HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_COA_12.18.2017Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
of the City of Georgetown
December 18, 2017 at 6:00 PM
at the Public Safety Facility, 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 Novemb er 20, 2017 – G ene
Jantzen, Bo ard C hair
C Review of the Op en Meetings Act – Shelley No wling, City S ecretary
D Dis cus s ion and pos s ible actio n o n revisio ns to a draft letter fro m Co mmis s ion on Aging sup p o rting the
need for adult d ay care thro ugh A Gift of Time Ad ult Day Care o rganizatio n – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
E 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
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 ing o f P rio rity Initiatives: Communic atio n, Transportation, Dental C are, Affo rd ab le Ho using,
Mental Health, Legal Aid – 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
December 18, 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
December 18, 2017
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to approve minutes o f the meeting held on No vember 20, 2017 – Gene
Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes from 11.20.2017 Cover Memo
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Commission on Aging November 20, 2017 1
Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
November 20, 2017
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on November 20, 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 6:00 p.m. Six Board members were present,
with Board members Ron Brandon, Dennis Dalrymple, and Tiffany Enos absent, thus constituting
a quorum. Also present were Linda White, Staff Liaison Office Specialist; Arlana Bryant,
Medical/Health Coordinator with the Georgetown Fire Department.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on October 16,
2017. Ginny Hahn moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on October 16, 2017.
Beverly Stehle seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (6-0)
C. Discussion and updates regarding A Gift of Time-Adult Day Care – Josie Zamora, President, A
Gift of Time-Adult Day Care. Ms. Zamora restated that A Gift of Time is a non-profit adult day
care service, specializing in caring for seniors 60 years old or older living with mild to moderate
dementia. The organization remains in the planning stage and is gaining more community support.
Ms. Zamora and the Board continue looking for a building location, and have been considering
using larger church buildings to have this program on site for about two years giving A Gift of Time
some time to establish itself. Ms. Zamora and the Board continue to secure funding for the
organization. Georgetown Health Foundation has awarded the organization a $5,000.00 grant.
Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Funding (A Board/Commission associated with City
of Georgetown) has awarded the organization a $17,000.00 grant. Ms. Zamora and the Board have
a meeting scheduled in January 2018 with St. David’s Foundation. Ms. Zamora asked the
Commission if they would consider writing a letter in support of A Gift of Time-Adult Day Care.
Chairman Jantzen suggested that Ms. Zamora prepare a draft of a letter of support, forward to him,
and the item can be placed on the December agenda for discussion and possible action.
D. Discussion and updates on the Georgetown Senior Expo Advisory Committee and developing
plans for the event – Virginia Lazenby, Commission on Aging. Ms. Lazenby reported that she,
Fire Chief John Sullivan, and Gene Jantzen met with David Morgan, City Manager, to discuss
Senior Day in Georgetown. Ms. Lazenby reported that Mr. Morgan expressed a definite interest
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and support of the Georgetown Senior Expo, but he feels for the City to get behind an expo of this
magnitude, there needs to be more in-depth planning which will take up to a year before the actual
event. Mr. Morgan is requesting a new time line to be prepared. The Georgetown Senior Expo
will be presented as a premier event for the City. Ms. Lezenby expressed that Georgetown Health
Foundation is giving their support for the expo. The Georgetown Senior Expo Advisory Committee
will continue working on the expo and a time line.
E. Discussing of the Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care,
Affordable Housing, Mental Health – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Transportation – Dan Bonner.
Discussion pertained to other cities who have taken into consideration their senior population and
trying to become more “senior friendly.” Developers provide information for senior residents
through publications of brochures that are distributed throughout the senior population. The same
encouragement from businesses as they try to become classified as being “elder friendly.”
Affordable Housing – Dan Bonner moved to amend the agenda to allow discussion and possible
action on the proposed new Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program that Council is considering
at their November 28, 2017 Council Meeting. Virginia Lazenby seconded the motion, which the
Board approved unanimously. (6-0). Discussion occurred. Dan Bonner moved that the Commission
write a letter of endorsement to support the PEDCOR Development Group proposed construction
of units of affordable housing in the Leander area. Virginia Lazenby seconded the motion.
Chairman Jantzen called for any discussion/questions before a vote was to be taken. Bernie Farkas
questioned if the age of this particular development is not restrictive, how does this indirectly benefit
the senior population of the City of Georgetown? Discussion occurred. Ginny Hahn questioned
how much does the Commission really know about this development and how the Commission is
stepping into making a recommendation that does not affect the charge given the Commission on
Aging in their bylaws? Discussion occurred. There being no further discussion/questions, the Chair
called for a vote of the Commission. There were 3 who voted “for” and 2 who voted “against”. The
motion carried for the letter of support on the proposed new Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Program that Council is considering at their November 28, 2017 Council Meeting to be written.
Dan Bonner will draft a letter and submit to Chairman Jantzen for review and finalization. Sun City
Expo – the expo was held on October 25, 2017. Ginny Hahn reported that a panel of experts in their
respective fields related to aging offered information and insight as they answered questions
provided by both the audience and the moderator, Sun City resident Virginia Lazenby. Following
the presentation, the participants visited with organizations who provide support in areas of
caregiving, meal assistance, transportation, handyman services, home safety checks, emergency
financial assistance, etc. Ginny Hahn reported that over 300 people attended. The event was very
successful.
F. Discussion regarding the upcoming five expiring terms of appointment in February 2018 on
the Commission on Aging Advisory Board – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Commissioners whose
terms expire in February 2018 are: Ron Brandon, Dennis Dalrymple, Tiffany Enos, Ginny Hahn,
and Virginia Lazenby. All are eligible to apply for a second term.
G. Discussion and possible action for Commission on Aging monthly meeting date during
December 2017 – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Chairman Jantzen asked who among the
Commission present would not be available to attend the meeting on December 18th. Ginny Hahn
and Dan Bonner stated they would be unavailable. Chairman Jantzen asked Linda White to email
the Commission asking who would be available/unavailable for a December 18th meeting.
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H. Discussion of future agendas and priorities – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Continue discussions
pertaining to the Priority Initiatives during upcoming meetings. Discussion occurred. The agenda
for the next Commission meeting will include the Senior Expo, expiring terms of current
Commission and a draft of the letter of support for A Gift of Time-Adult Day Care.
Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, December 18, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety
Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. on a motion by Bernie Farkas, seconded by Ginny Hahn, which the
Board approved unanimously. (6-0)
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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
December 18, 2017
SUBJECT:
Review o f the Open Meetings Ac t – Shelley Nowling, City Sec retary
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
December 18, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le ac tion on revis io ns to a d raft letter from Commiss io n o n Aging s upporting the
need fo r adult day c are through A Gift of Time Adult Day Care organization – Gene Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
December 18, 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:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
December 18, 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:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
December 18, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussing of Priority Initiatives : Co mmunication, Trans p o rtatio n, Dental Care, Affordable Hous ing, Mental
Health, Legal Aid – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
December 18, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion of future agendas and p rio rities – Gene Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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