HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_COA_11.18.2019Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
of the City of Georgetown
Nov ember 18, 2019 at 6:00 P M
at P ublic Safety F acility, 3500 D B Wood Rd Georgetown, T X 78633
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Luther King Jr. S treet, G eo rgeto wn, T X 78626 for ad d itional info rmation; T T Y us ers route thro ugh R elay
Texas at 711.
Regular Session
(T his R egular S es s ion may, at any time, be rec es s ed to c o nvene an Exec utive S es s ion for any purp o s e
authorized b y the O pen Meetings Ac t, Texas G o vernment C ode 551.)
A C all to O rd er
L egislativ e Regular Agenda
B C ons id eratio n and p o s s ib le ac tion to app ro ve minutes o f the meeting held on O cto b er 21, 2019
C P resentation and d is c us s io n regard ing the s oc ial service, needs of G eorgetown P ub lic Library patrons ,
vulnerab le c itizens , and o lder adults – P atric k Lloyd , LMS W, C ommunity R es o urc es C o o rd inator,
G eo rgetown P ublic Library
D Disc ussio n o f future agendas and p rio rities
Adjournment
Ce rtificate of Posting
I, R obyn Dens mo re, C ity S ec retary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereb y certify that this Notice of
Meeting was p o s ted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgeto wn, T X 78626, a p lace readily
acc es s ib le to the general p ublic as req uired by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2019, at
__________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72 c o ntinuo us hours prec eding the sc heduled time of s aid
meeting.
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R o b yn Dens more, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 18, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C all to O rd er
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Linda W hite
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 18, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C o nsideration and pos s ible actio n to ap p rove minutes of the meeting held o n O c tober 21, 2019
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Linda W hite
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
October 21, 2019 minutes Cover Memo
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Commission on Aging October 21, 2019 1
Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
October 21, 2019
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on October 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety
Facility, located at 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, TX 78633.
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in
participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or
accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary’s Office, at least four (4) days prior to th e
scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route through
Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by the Open
Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order – Acting Chair, George Lourigan, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Commission members George Lourigan, Terri Michelle, Kathleen Hopkins, Susan Wells, Sharon
Covey and Cass Wheeler were present, with Ginny Hahn and Jerry Nicklen absent, thus
constituting a quorum (one position remaining vacant). Also present was Linda White,
Administrative Assistant, Staff Liaison support to the Commission, and Fire Chief John Sullivan,
Staff Support to the Commission.
B. Introduction of current and newly appointed Board member – newly appointed member, Cass
Wheeler, was introduced to the Commission.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the meeting held on September 16,
2019 – George Lourigan, Acting Chair. Cass Wheeler made a motion to approve the minutes from
the meeting held on September 16, 2019. Kathleen Hopkins seconded the motion, which the
Commission was unanimous in approving the August 19, 2019 minutes. (6-0).
D. Presentation and discussion regarding the draft Bicycle master Plan for the City of
Georgetown – Ray Miller, Acting Director of the Public Works Department, City of Georgetown.
Mr. Miller gave a power point presentation explaining that the proposed bicycle system includes
several types of bicycle facilities including bike lanes on streets, buffered bike lanes, off -street
paths, and pavement markings or signs to indicate dual use of roads for vehicles and bicycles. Mr.
Miller also explained that the plan included loops to provide circulation around the city, central
east-west and north-south corridors, and bicycle enhancements to the downtown Square area. The
plan makes recommendations such as locations for bicycle racks, roadway adjustment, activities,
signs, maps, and educational efforts to help safely integrate bicyclists into the transportation
network. Discussion occurred.
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Commission on Aging October 21, 2019 2
E. A Review of Emergency Medical Services in Georgetown – Jenna McGurk, Quality
Improvement/Compliance Coordinator, Georgetown Fire Services. Jenna gave an overview of the
emergency medical services provided in Georgetown while focusing on the utilization of
Georgetown’s Fire Department medical services by Georgetown’s 55+ age group in the
community. Discussion occurred.
F. Discussion and distribution of information pertaining to a survey to gather public sentiment
about the design of the building of a new public parking garage in downtown Georgetown.
Information was distributed explaining from the parking study c onducted in 2015, the City plans
to build a 200-space parking garage, set to start in 2020. Currently the City is seeking input through
a public survey on the design and appearance of the downtown parking garage. The survey also
seeks input on preferences for project elements such as landscaping, public art, and the façade
materials for the garage. The Commission was encouraged to access the online survey and
participate with their responses. The survey is open through October 30th. Discussion occurred.
G. Discussion on possible future Priority Initiatives. Discussion occurred.
H. Discussion of future agendas and priorities – George Lourigan, Acting Chair. Patrick Lloyd,
Community Resource Coordinator, who partners with area nonprofit organization to serve seniors,
residents with limited mobility, and low income families to guide residents to needed services will
present at the November meeting. Discussion occurred.
Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, November 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety
Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. on a motion by Terri Michelle, seconded by Kathleen Hopkins, which
the Board approved unanimously. (6-0)
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Acting Chair, George Lourigan Secretary, Jerry Nicklen
Georgetown Commission on Aging Georgetown Commission on Aging
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 18, 2019
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and d is cus s ion regarding the s o cial s ervic e, need s of G eo rgetown P ub lic Lib rary patrons ,
vulnerable c itizens , and older adults – P atric k Llo yd, LMS W, C ommunity R es ourc es C o o rd inator,
G eorgetown P ub lic Lib rary
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Linda W hite
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 18, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s io n of future agend as and priorities
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Linda W hite
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 18, 2019
S UB J E C T:
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Linda W hite
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