HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_COA_12.16.2019Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
of the City of Georgetown
December 16, 2019 at 6:00 P M
at P ublic Safety F acility, 3500 D B Wood Rd Georgetown, T X 78633
T he C ity of G eorgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you
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O ffic e, at leas t three (3) days prior to the sc heduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or C ity Hall at 808 Martin
Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626 for additional information; T T Y users route through 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 onvene an Exec utive S es s ion for any purpose
authorized by the O pen Meetings Act, Texas G overnment C ode 551.)
A C all to O rder
L egislativ e Regular Agenda
B C ons ideration and possible action to approve minutes of the meeting held on November 18, 2019
C P resentation and d is cus s io n regarding the G eorgetown Animal S ervices , their programs , and ed uc ation in
c aring for your pets – April Haughey, Animal S ervic es Manager, C ity of G eorgetown
D Update on applic ations submitted spec ifically for C ommis s ion on Aging through the Boards and
C ommissions applic ation proc es s for new terms beginning March 1, 2020
E Disc ussion of future agendas and priorities
Adjournment
Ce rtificate of Posting
I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of
Meeting was posted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily
acc es s ible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2019, at
__________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said
meeting.
__________________________________
R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
December 16, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C all to O rder
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
December 16, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve minutes of the meeting held on November 18, 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:
Description Type
Draft November 18, 2019 COA Meeting Backup Material
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Commission on Aging November 18, 2019 1
Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
November 18, 2019
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on November 18, 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 6:03 p.m.
Commission members George Lourigan, Terri Michelle, Kathleen Hopkins, Susan Wells, Sharon
Covey, Cass Wheeler, Ginny Hahn and Jerry Nicklen were present, 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.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the meeting held on October 21,
2019 – George Lourigan, Acting Chair. The Commission was unanimous in approving the October
21, 2019 minutes. (8-0).
C. Presentation and discussion regarding the social service needs of Georgetown Public Library
patrons, vulnerable citizens, and older adults – Patrick Lloyd, LMSW, Community
Resources Coordinator, Georgetown Public Library. Patrick gave an overview of his position
as a social worker with the City of Georgetown. He gave a generalization overview of the cases he
is experiencing. Patrick is gathering stats so he will have the necessary information in order to
apply for grants. AARP and World Health Organization have resources available when searching
for strategic plans that have been published that address aging issues, as well as available templets
to use in creating individualized grants. Discussion occurred.
D. Review and discussion of draft operational framework for the Commission on Aging –
Kathleen Hopkins, Commission on Aging. Kathleen took the Commission on Aging Mission
Statement and Bylaws, and created a “box type” framework, entitled “Community Partners” that
will possibly give the Commission guidance as future ideas and efforts are discussed and planned.
The page was distributed. Discussion occurred.
E. Discussion of future agendas and priorities – April Haughey, Animal Services Manager, will be
sharing about the Georgetown Animal Services during our December meeting. Due to the Martin
Luther King, Jr. Holiday on January 20, 2020, the Commission on Aging will not be meeting in
January. The next meeting on January 17th, Meals on Wheels Central Texas will be presenting to
the Commission.
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Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, December 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety
Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. on a motion by George Lourigan, seconded by Kathleen Hopkins,
which the Board approved unanimously. (8-0)
_________________________________ _________________________________
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
December 16, 2019
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and dis c us s ion regard ing the G eorgetown Animal S ervic es , their p ro grams, and educatio n in
caring for your pets – April Haughey, Animal S ervices Manager, C ity of G eorgetown
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
December 16, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Update on ap p licatio ns sub mitted s p ecific ally for C ommis s ion o n Aging through the Boards and
C ommis s ions application process for new terms beginning Marc h 1, 2020
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
December 16, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion of future agendas 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
December 16, 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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