HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_COA_09.19.2016Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
of the City of Georgetown
September 19, 2016 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 Order – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
B Cons id eratio n and p o s s ib le ac tion to app ro ve minutes o f the meeting held on Augus t 15, 2016 – Gene
Jantzen, Bo ard C hair
Legislativ e Regular Agenda
C Pres entatio n and d is cus s io n regarding the Williams on Co unty Co mmunity Health As s es s ment and
Improvement Plan – Ray Langlo is , Coalition C o o rd inato r of the WilCo Wellnes s Alliance and Melis s a
Tung, Sys tems Analys t fo r the Williamso n County and Cities Health Dis tric t
D Dis cus s ion regard ing applic ants for the Commis s ion on Aging Advis o ry Board – Gene Jantzen, Board
Chair
E Dis cus s ion and pos s ible actio n fo r Co mmis s ion on Aging monthly meeting dates during No vember 2016
and Decemb er 2016 – Gene Jantzen, Board C hair
F Status report from each of the Prio rity Initiatives : Co mmunicatio n, Trans p o rtatio n, Dental Care,
Affo rd able Hous ing, Mental Health – Board memb ers
G 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
September 19, 2016
SUBJECT:
Call to Order – Gene Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
September 19, 2016
SUBJECT:
Co nsideration and pos s ible actio n to ap p rove minutes of the meeting held o n Augus t 15, 2016 – Gene
Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes 8.15.2016 Cover Memo
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Commission on Aging August 15, 2016 1
Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
August 15, 2016
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on August 15, 2016 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
Gene Jantzen, Chairman of the Board, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Eight Board members were
present with Valerie Nicholson absent, thus constituting a quorum. Also present was Staff Liaison Fire
Chief John Sullivan and Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda White.
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with one single
vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as
part of the Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on July 18, 2016 – Gene
Jantzen, Board Chair. Dan Bonner moved to approve the minutes from the July 18, 2016 meeting.
Tiffany Enos moved to second the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (8-0)
Legislative Regular Agenda
The Commission will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items:
C. Presentation and discussion regarding the Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute with emphasis on
services provided in caring for senior citizens 65+ age group – Joe Rodriguez, CEO. Mr. Rodriguez
introduced Ellen Paine, Director of Social Services, also Andrea Miller, Director of Out-Patient Services,
as well as Dr. Rhonda Rodriguez, medical provider at the institute. Mr. Rodriguez stated the Mary Faith
Sterk who is the Director of Business Development would be joining the group shortly. Mr. Rodriguez
explained that the Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute is a 188-bed behavioral health hospital that
offers outpatient and inpatient services to provide care to adults and teens with a range of mental health
conditions as well as substance abuse problems. A person can contact the institute themselves, be referred
by physicians, clergy, counselors/therapists, and/or by their family/care givers. There are 22 beds
designated for geriatric patients. The age group of 65+ is the fastest growing population in the U.S. with
rates of suicide due to depression, feelings of hopelessness and loneliness, and being immobile. The aging
population becomes disconnected with today’s culture and society. The challenge within our culture is to
assist this aging population in accepting and adjusting to technology and day to day life making decisions.
Each patient assessment is conducted by a licensed mental health professional and assists in determining
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Commission on Aging August 15, 2016 2
the appropriate treatment level of care. During the assessment, the licensed mental health professional will
gather details regarding concerns and current physical, psychological and emotional health of the person.
Assessments are reviewed with a board-certified psychiatrist who will make treatment recommendations,
always advising the least restrictive level of care. Upon admission each patient receives an individualized,
effective treatment plan conducted by physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, recreational
therapists and case workers. If after the initial assessment it is determined the person is not in need of
admission, the Assessment and Referral Clinician will provide a written list of outside professionals and/or
programs and services. The institute offers a traditional psychiatric Intensive Outpatient Program (meets 3
days per week) and a Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program.
D. Presentation and discussion of pre-hospital medical services and needs within the Georgetown
community – John Sullivan, Fire Chief, Georgetown Fire Department. Chief Sullivan gave an overview
of types and numbers of medical transports and trends, as well as involving citizen assistance with a few
programs.
E. Status report from each of the Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care,
Affordable Housing, Mental Health – Board members
Transportation: Dan Bonner and Ginny Hahn – expressed the need to somehow assist Faith in Action in
attracting volunteers to provide transportation for the senior citizens. Sun City is conducting a Volunteer
Worship on September 27th and hoping the event will attract additional transportation providers for Faith
in Action.
Dental: Bill Dalton and Patricia Strickland – continue working with and trying to implement the various
points of the 10-Point Plan of “Georgetown Smiles”.
Housing: Virginia Lazenby and Donna Livingston – The Capital Area Aging and Disability Resource
Center has scheduled Accessible and Affordable Housing Focus Groups, within four counties, August
22nd-25th. Virginia and Donna will be attending the focus group scheduled for Williamson County on
August 25th.
Mental Health: Gene Jantzen – will schedule an appointment with Mary Faith Sterk, Director of Business
Development, Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute, to visit further about the institute and to gather
brochures to bring to the Commission on Aging.
F. Discussion of future agendas and priorities – Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Fire Chief Sullivan was asked
to advise the Board as to when to schedule a time for the Board to present an update on their activities to
the Georgetown City Council during an upcoming workshop. Chief Sullivan will advise the Board. Bill
Dalton suggested to begin inviting City Council members to the Commission on Aging monthly meetings.
Council members could give an overview of their individual districts and in turn, make suggestions on how
best the Commission could help serve the needs of the senior citizens in their districts.
Adjournment
The next Board meeting will be Monday, September 19, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB
Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. on a motion by Dan Bonner, seconded by Bill Dalton, which the Board
approved unanimously. (8-0)
_________________________________ _________________________________
Gene Jantzen, Chairman Patricia Strickland, Secretary
Georgetown Commission on Aging Georgetown Commission on Aging
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
September 19, 2016
SUBJECT:
Presentatio n and dis c us sion regard ing the Williams o n County Community Health As s essment and
Imp ro vement P lan – R ay Langlois, Co alition Coordinator o f the WilCo Wellnes s Allianc e and Melissa
Tung, Sys tems Analys t for the Williams o n C o unty and Cities Health Distric t
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
1. NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
September 19, 2016
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion regarding ap p licants fo r the Commis s io n o n Aging Ad visory Bo ard – Gene Jantzen, Bo ard
Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Commis s ion on Aging Application Cover Memo
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Please print legibly. List your qualifications and experience in the space provided. You may attach a resume
(please no more than 2 pages) or any pertinent documents that may indicate your expertise, experience or
qualifications.
Mail the application packet to:
Mayor and City Council
P.O. Box 409
Georgetown, Texas 78627-0409
Or email the application to Shelley.Nowling@georgetown.org and Becky.Huff@georgetown.org
Or fax the application to (512) 930-3659
If you have any questions about the process or about a particular board or commission, you may logon to the
City Website at http://government.georgetown.org/category/boards-commissions/ or contact the City
Secretary’s office at 930-3651.
_________________________________________________________________________
Name:
Residential Address & Zip Code:
Primary Phone: Secondary Phone:
Email:
Select the eligibility criteria that corresponds with your experience. Please check ALL that apply.
Service Provider to Seniors Yes No
Caregiver to Seniors Yes No
Business Community Member Yes No
Medical Profession Yes No
Student Yes No
Senior Living in Independent Living Yes No
Senior Living in an Active Adult Community Yes No
Senior Living Other Yes No
Citizen at Large Yes No
Please tell us about your qualifications for membership on the Georgetown Commission on Aging. (You may
attach a resume or any other pertinent documents).
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Signature: Date:
Georgetown Commission on Aging
2016 Application
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
September 19, 2016
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le ac tion for Commiss io n o n Aging mo nthly meeting d ates d uring Novemb er 2016
and Dec ember 2016 – Gene Jantzen, Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
September 19, 2016
SUBJECT:
Status report fro m eac h o f the Priority Initiatives : Communic ation, Trans portation, Dental Care, Affordable
Hous ing, Mental Health – Board memb ers
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
September 19, 2016
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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