HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_COA_11.20.2017Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
of the City of Georgetown
Nov ember 20, 2017 at 6:00 PM
at the Public Safety Building, 3500 DB Wood Rd., Georgetown, Texas
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Regular Session
(This Regular S es s io n may, at any time, b e rec es s ed to convene an Exec utive S es s io n fo r any p urpose
authorized b y the Op en Meetings Act, Texas Go vernment Co d e 551.)
A Call to Ord er – Gene Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
Legislativ e Regular Agenda
B Co nsideration and possible actio n to approve minutes of the meeting held o n Octo b er 16, 2017 – Gene
Jantzen, Bo ard C hair
C Dis cus s ion and up d ates regarding A Gift of Time-Ad ult Day Care – Jos ie Zamora, P res id ent, A Gift of
Time-Adult Day Care
D Dis cus s ion and up d ates o n the Georgeto wn S enior Exp o Advis o ry Committee and develo p ing plans fo r
the event – Virginia Lazenby, Co mmis s ion on Aging
E Dis cus s ion of Priority Initiatives : Co mmunic ation, Trans p o rtatio n, Dental Care, Affordable Hous ing,
Mental Health, Legal Aid – Gene Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
F Dis cus s ion regard ing the upc o ming five expiring terms o f appointment in F eb ruary 2018 o n the
Co mmis s ion on Aging Advis o ry Bo ard – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
G Dis cus s ion and pos s ible actio n fo r Co mmis s ion on Aging monthly meeting date during December 2017 –
Gene Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
H Dis cus s ion of future agend as and priorities – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
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S helley No wling, City Sec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
Call to Ord er – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to approve minutes o f the meeting held on Oc tober 16, 2017 – Gene
Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelley Nowling, C ity S ecretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft Minutes from 10.16.2017 Cover Memo
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Commission on Aging October 16, 2017 1
Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
October 16, 2017
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on October 16, 2017 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 the
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
Chairman Gene Jantzen called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Seven Board members were present,
with Board members Dan Bonner and Ginny Hahn absent, thus constituting a quorum. Also present
were Linda White, Staff Liaison Office Specialist; Arlana Bryant, Medical/Health Coordinator with
the Georgetown Fire Department; and Patrick Lloyd, Community Resources Coordinator with the
City Library.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on September
18, 2017. Ron Brandon moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on September 18,
2017. Dennis Dalrymple seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (7-0)
C. Review the purpose and role of the Georgetown Commission on Aging and discuss additional
resources needed to support the aging initiatives in the City – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. The
Commission reviewed and discussed each of the individual purposes of the Commission on Aging
as listed in the Bylaws. Commission was encouraged to be mindful of any announcements of grants
becoming available in support of senior citizens. The City currently has many agencies whose goals
are to support needs of the senior citizen living in Georgetown.
D. Discussion and updates on the Georgetown Senior Expo Advisory Committee and developing
plans for the event – Virginia Lazenby, Commission on Aging. Virginia distributed overview
notes of the plans thus far for Senior Day in Georgetown. Discussion occurred. Virginia explained
the Senior Day has two purposes: 1) to highlight the services, resources and opportunities for seniors
in Georgetown, and 2) to recognize the significant contributions seniors make across Georgetown.
Virginia is in hopes that Mayor Ross will make a proclamation stating indicating April 3rd as Senior
Day and several contributions of seniors throughout the City. From these discussions, a proposal
came before the Commission. Consideration and possible action for the Commission on Aging
to propose April 3, 2018 as Senior Day in Georgetown. Virginia Lazenby moved to approve
the Commission on Aging to propose April 3, 2018 as Senior Day in Georgetown. Bernie
Farkas seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (7-0).
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Commission on Aging October 16, 2017 2
Virginia will work with Fire Chief John Sullivan, support staff to Commission on Aging, to schedule
an appointment for her, Gene Jantzen and himself to meet with David Morgan, City Manager, to
discuss Senior Day in Georgetown and schedule a time to present at City Council Workshop.
E. Discussion and updates on the Sun City Expo to be held on October 25, 2017 – Gene Jantzen,
Board Chair. Discussion occurred regarding the “Aging Resources Town Hall” to be held in Sun
City on October 25th. Discussions and questions will be led by a panel of experts in their respective
fields related to aging. Virginia Lazenby will be the moderator. Following the presentation, there
will be an “Aging Resources Fair” that includes organizations who provide support to the senior
population residing in Georgetown.
F. Discussing of the Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care,
Affordable Housing, Mental Health – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Transportation – Dennis
Dalrymple reported that Faith in Action is taking into consideration conducting a study pertaining
to long range planning and outreach for providing their services to the senior residents of
Georgetown. Legal Aid: Patrick Lloyd introduced Brittany Carter, a University of Texas social
work intern working on her Master thesis, and gaining experience/knowledge as she works with
Patrick. On October 12th, the Georgetown Gospel Justice Center held an Open House to celebrate
their legal aid services provided at the Library every third Saturday morning of each month. Dental:
Beverly Stehle reported that she has discussed with approximately 50 dentist if they would consider
volunteering their services to provide dental care, through a recognized and licensed charitable
organization, providing free or financially assisted dental care. None of the dentist were interested.
Falls: Ron Brandon expressed an interest in the ratio of falls/balances among senior citizens and the
classes offered to seniors with these two health issues. Discussion occurred that Faith in Action
provides classes on falls and balance to seniors. Arlana Bryant, Medical/Health Coordinator with
the Georgetown Fire Department, distributed a flyer announcing a free workshop series entitled “A
Matter of Balance, Managing Concerns about Falls” given October 25th – November 17th, sponsored
by AGE of Central Texas and CaregiverU (funding provided through grant from St. David’s
Foundation). Communication: Tiffany will be managing the communications as needed for Senior
Day in April.
G. Discussion of future agendas and priorities – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Virginia Lazenby will
be updating and discussing the Senior Expo Fair. Continue discussions pertaining to the Priority
Initiatives during upcoming meetings.
Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, November 20, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety
Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. on a motion by Virginia Lazenby, seconded by Beverly Stehle, which
the Board approved unanimously. (7-0)
_________________________________ _________________________________
Gene Jantzen, Chairman Tiffany Enos, Secretary
Georgetown Commission on Aging Georgetown Commission on Aging
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and updates regard ing A Gift of Time-Adult Day Care – Josie Zamo ra, President, A Gift of
Time-Ad ult Day C are
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelley Nowling, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and updates on the Geo rgeto wn Senio r Expo Ad visory Co mmittee and d eveloping p lans fo r
the event – Virginia Lazenb y, Commission on Aging
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelley Nowling, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion of P rio rity Initiatives: Communic atio n, Transportation, Dental C are, Affo rd ab le Ho using,
Mental Health, Legal Aid – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelley Nowling, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion regarding the up coming five expiring terms of ap p o intment in February 2018 on the
Commission o n Aging Ad visory Board – Gene Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelley Nowling, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le ac tion for Commiss io n o n Aging mo nthly meeting d ate d uring Dec emb er 2017 –
Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelley Nowling, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
November 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion of future agendas and p rio rities – Gene Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelley Nowling, C ity S ecretary
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