HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_COA_09.18.2017Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
of the City of Georgetown
September 18, 2017 at 6:00 PM
at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB Wood Rd., Georgetown, Texas
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REVISE D AGENDA
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 August 21, 2017 – Gene
Jantzen, Bo ard C hair
C Pres entatio n and d is cus s io n o f a new legal aid initiative in the City of Georgetown – Bernie F arkas,
Co mmis s ioner, C o mmis s io n o n Aging, intro d uc ing Judy Bernd t, Attorney for Go s p el Justice Initiative,
Legal Aid Program
D Pres entatio n and p o s s ib le ac tion to formulate an Advis o ry Committee to develo p plans for a Georgeto wn
Senior Expo Event - Virginia Lazenby, Commis s ion on Aging
E 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
F Dis cus s ion of future agend as and priorities – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
September 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
September 18, 2017
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to approve minutes o f the meeting held on Augus t 21, 2017 – Gene
Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes from 8.21.2017 Meeting Cover Memo
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Commission on Aging August 21, 2017 1
Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
August 21, 2017
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on August 21, 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 Beverly Stehle and Dan Bonner absent, thus constituting a quorum. Also
present were Support Staff Liaison Fire Chief John Sullivan, Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda
White, Medical/Health Coordinator with the Georgetown Fire Department Arlana Bryant, and
Community Resources Coordinator with the City Library Patrick Lloyd.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on July 17, 2017.
Bernie Farkas moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on July 17, 2017. Ginny Hahn
seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (7-0)
C. Discussion and possible approval of a letter of support from the Commission on Aging for a
5310 grant application request from Faith in Action – Vickie Orcutt, Executive Director, Faith
in Action Georgetown. Ms. Orcutt explained the mission of Faith in Action Georgetown is to be an
advocate for seniors by providing volunteer services to help seniors maintain independence and
quality of life. Of all services provided by Faith in Action, the most requested type of service is
transportation. Ms. Orcutt provided statistics pertaining to population growth and trends for the City
as well as the County in reference to current and future transportation needs. Faith in Action is
applying for a 5310 grant application and is asking for a letter of support from the Commission on
Aging. Ms. Orcutt explained that the City of Georgetown has applied for the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) FY 17 5310 call as a co-sponsor with Georgetown based non-profit Faith in
Action Georgetown. This grant application would facilitate Faith in Action’s participation in the
Transit Working Group that include the City, Capital Metro and the Georgetown Health Foundation
and provide for mobility management to coordinate, schedule and administer supportive
transportation services for senior adults as well as implement a van program. Discussion occurred.
Chairman Gene Jantzen called for a show of hands of all who were in support of the Commission
of Aging writing a letter supporting Faith in Action’s application for the FY 17 5310 grant
application. The Commission indicated their support by a show of hands, 7-0. Chairman
Jantzen will be signing a letter of support that will in turn be given to Ms. Orcutt.
D. Discussion of the impact of the new GoGeo Bus Service on the senior residents of the City of
Georgetown – Ed Polasek, Transportation Planning Coordinator, City of Georgetown. Mr. Polasek
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gave a background history of the past five years leading up to the GoGeo Bus Services that began
in Georgetown today, August 21, 2017. Mr. Polasek then explained there are three fixed-route buses
traveling four routes, meeting at a transit hub at the Georgetown Public Library. All buses have
wheelchair accessibility. If any resident is currently riding the curb-to-curb service, they will need
to fill out an ADA Eligibility application to qualify to ride the new ADA paratransit service and
qualify for reduced rate fares on the fixed-route system. Other transit services providing services in
Georgetown are CARTS Community Transit Service and Faith in Action. Discussion occurred.
E. Discussion of ADA accessibility to new commercial buildings being built in the City of
Georgetown – Ed Polasek, Transportation Planning Coordinator, City of Georgetown. Mr. Polasek
explained the procedures and regulations that the City has to follow with the Texas Department of
License and the Americans with Disabilities Act when building/improving any
structures/streets/sidewalks. Mr. Polasek discussed the current improvements being made to several
buildings and areas that the City is currently making improvements and bringing into compliance:
Grace Heritage Center, the Library, Founders Park, six intersections along Williamson Drive and
two intersections at Austin Avenue and Morrow Street. Discussion occurred.
F. Presentation and discussion of mental health assessments for the aging population living in
the City of Georgetown – Ron Brandon, Commissioner, Commission on Aging. Police Lieutenant
Bert Witcher, works within the Support Services Bureau of the Georgetown Police Department. Lt.
Witcher explained that all beginning police officers are required to spend 24 hours in crisis level
training, then 2-3 weeks accompanying another officer working with crisis calls. With many calls,
as police officers arrive on the scene of a call, they immediately try to stabilize the situation, once
stabilized, the officers then go into a “referral mode” with the officers trying to determine
person/agency who might serve this person(s) best. If the officers determine there are some mental
health issues at the scene, Williamson County Crisis Intervention Team will be contacted and will
arrive to begin their assessment and working with the individual(s). Lt. Witcher mentioned several
referrals available: Williamson County Crisis Intervention Team. Williamson County Mobile
Outreach Team, Georgetown EMS (make mental health assessments, as needed with a call),
Bluebonnet Trails, Adult Protective Program and the Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute.
Discussion occurred.
G. Presentation and discussion of a new legal aid initiative in the City of Georgetown – Bernie
Farkas, Commissioner, Commission on Aging, introducing Judy Berndt, Attorney for Gospel
Justice Initiative, Legal Aid Program. This item was tabled until the September 18th Commission
on Aging meeting.
H. Update on services and programs from Georgetown Fire/Medical –John Sullivan, Fire Chief,
Georgetown Fire Department. Fire Chief John Sullivan gave an overview of various medical
services needed and provided by the Emergency Medical Services staff over the past several months.
Discussion occurred.
I. Discussing of the Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care,
Affordable Housing, Mental Health – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Town Hall Meeting, Sun City:
Ginny had shared during the July Commission meeting that there will be a Town Hall meeting in
Sun City on October 25, 2017, which is being designated as a “Senior Fair” specifically pertaining
to senior issues. Ginny asked the Commission if they would support the efforts of the “Senior Fair”.
Chairman Gene Jantzen called for a show of hands of all who were in support of the Commission
on Aging supporting the “Senior Fair”. The Commission indicated their support by a show of
hands, 7-0. Senior Expo Fair: Virginia Lazenby had shared during the July Commission meeting
her interest in developing a plan for a Senior Expo Fair during spring 2018. Virginia distributed a
sheet of information that basically outlined planning highlights for a Senior Expo Fair. Discussion
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occurred. Chairman Gene Jantzen called for a show of hands of all who were in support of the
Commission on Aging supporting a Senior Expo Fair. The Commission indicated their support
by a show of hands, 7-0. Legal Aid: Patrick Lloyd, Community Resources Coordinator with the
City, has previously shared in his updates with the Commission, that Legal Aid is definitely one of
the major needs of senior residents. Patrick stated on Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 9 a.m.
until 12 noon, Judy Berndt, Attorney for Gospel Justice Initiative, Legal Aid Program, will be
available to offer advice to senior residents. Cost will be minimal.
J. Discussion of future agendas and priorities – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Judy Berndt, Attorney
for Gospel Justice Initiative, Legal Aid Program will present during the September meeting.
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, September 18, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety
Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. on a motion by Ron Brandon, seconded by Tiffany Enos, which the
Board approved unanimously.
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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
September 18, 2017
SUBJECT:
Presentatio n and dis c us sion of a new legal aid initiative in the City o f Georgeto wn – Bernie Farkas ,
Commissioner, Commis sion on Aging, introduc ing Jud y Berndt, Atto rney fo r Gos pel Jus tic e Initiative,
Legal Aid Pro gram
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
September 18, 2017
SUBJECT:
Presentatio n and pos s ible actio n to fo rmulate an Ad vis ory Co mmittee to develop p lans fo r a Geo rgeto wn
Senio r Expo Event - Virginia Lazenb y, Commis s io n o n Aging
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
September 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
September 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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