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Home My WebLink About07.15.2019Minutes of the Georgetown Commission on Aging City of Georgetown, Texas July 15, 2019 The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on July 15, 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 the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 811 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 - Past Vice -Chair, Ginny Hahn, called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board members Sharon Covey, Ginny Hahn, George Lourigan, Terri Michelle and Jerry Nicklen were present, with Kathleen Hopkins, Susan Wells, Cass Wheeler absent, thus constituting a quorum (one position remaining vacant). Also present was Linda White, Administrative Assistant, Staff Liaison support to the Commission. B. Introductions of current and newly appointed Board members — newly appointed member, Terri Michelle, was introduced to the Commission. Legislative Regular Agenda C. Nomination and Election of a Board Vice -Chair — Ginny Hahn, Past Vice -Chair. A motion was made and seconded to nominate George Lourigan for the position of Board Vice -Chair. The Board was unanimous in electing George Lourigan as the Board Vice -Chair. (5-0) D. Nomination and Election of a Board Secretary — Ginny Hahn, Past Vice -Chair. A motion was made and seconded to nominate Jerry Nicklen for the position of Board Secretary. The Board was unanimous in electing Jerry Nicklen as the Board Secretary. (5-0) E. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the meeting held on April 15, 2019 — Ginny Hahn, Past Vice -Chair. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the meeting held on April 15, 2019. The Board was unanimous in approving the April 15, 2019 minutes. (5-0). The Commission shared their preference to have the minutes list the names of the individual members present at each meeting along with the already listed names of those absent. Beginning with the minutes from the July 15`h meeting, all names will be listed. F. Discussion and possible action for an Age -Friendly Community Designation for the City of Georgetown — Sharon Covey, Commission on Aging. Discussion occurred. Sharon shared that she would prepare an overview of the Age -Friendly Community Designation and its involvement, send to Linda for distribution to the Commission. David Morgan, City Manager, will be attending the August 19`" meeting to discuss with the Commission. Commission on Aging July 15, 2019 G. Discussion and possible action of Priority Initiatives — Communication, Transportation, Dental Care, Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Legal Aid — Ginny Hahn, Past Vice -Chair. Discussion occurred regarding each of the Priority Initiatives. Overall the Commission's desire is to connect with the senior residents living in Georgetown in order to become more aware of their wellbeing, issues, needs, etc. Questions arose as to what options might there be for the Commission on Aging to reach out to seniors? Would City Management support the Commission on Aging reaching out to senior residents, and what ways would City Management suggest to accomplish reaching out to residents? These and other concerns will be discussed with Mr. Morgan during the August meeting. H. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Ginny Hahn, Past Vice -Chair. Patty Bordie, Director, Aging Services, CAPCOG, will present either in August or September. Adjournment The next Commission meeting will be Monday, August 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. on a motion by George Lourigan, seconded by Jerry Nicklen, which the Board approved unanimously. (5-0) Past V e-Chair, Ginny Hahn Georgetown Commission on Aging /�& ;�& S re , Jerry Nicklen Georgetown Commission on Aging Commission on Aging July 15, 2019 Georgetown Commission on Aging Total # of Seats: 9 9 ## of Vacancies: 0 Board Liaison Linda White Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00pm Office Specialist Meeting Location: Public Safety Operations & Training Center (512) 930-3652 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown Linda.WhitelfiD¢eor¢etown.or¢ Seat Notes Support Staff Term Length: 2 years None John Sullivan Max Terms: 2 full terms Fire Chief (512) 930-3473 Notes: Joh n.Sullivan@¢eor¢etown.or¢ Board Member Information Role/Criteria/Notes Appt Date Exp Date Term Oath Stmt Ethics Pub Sharon Covey Commissioner 3/1/2018 2/28/2020 1st Full 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/13/2018 3/6/2018 Senior Living Center 255 Whispering Wind Georgetown, TX 78633 PIA Date OMA Date (512)639-1099 3/13/2018 3/13/2018 sharonacove a I.com Vi ' a Hahn Xlkyouf Commissioner 3/1/2018 2/28/2020 2nd Full 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 515 Dove Hollow Trail Senior Living Other 3/1/2016 2/28/2018 1st Full Georgetown, TX 78633 ✓ PIA Date OMA Date (512)240-4323 3/9/2015 3/7/2015 hahngin@suddenlink.net Mary Kathleen Hopkins Commissioner 3/1/2019 2/28/2521 1st Full 3/7/2019 3/7/2019 3/7/2019 3/7/2019 Ser a Provider to Seniors 1806 Ash Street Georgetown, TX 78626 PIA Date OMA Date (512)300-1678 3/18/2019 3/18/2019 khopki ns34it@gmai I.co m George Lourlgan Commissioner 3/1/2019 2/28/2021 1st Full 3/7/2019 3/7/2019 3/7/2019 3/7/2019 Service provider to seniors, Business 406 Belmont Dr. Georgetown, TX 78626 ✓ Community member PIA Date OMA Date (512)635-3329 6/13/2019 6/13/2019 george@georgelourigan.com Terri Michelle 1400 Rlvery Park #2106 Commissioner Service provider to seniors; caregiver to 4/9/2019 2/28/2021 1st Partial 6/17/2019 6/17/2019 6/17/2019 6/17/2019 Georgetown, TX 78628 g (512)608-1158 lu seniors; business community n PIA Date OMA Date 5/17/2019 GeorgetownTerri@gmaii.com i G Nicklen Commissioner 3/1/2019 2/28/2021 1st Full 3/7/2019 3/7/2019 3/7/2019 3/7/2019 serv+ceProvider toSeniors 201 Duck Cr k n. Georgetown, 78633 PIA Date OMA Date (850) 543-7776 Rdn@stomptherapv.com Susan Wells Commissioner 7/9/2019 2/28/2021 Partial 1400 Rivery Dr Apt 2205 Georgetown, TX 78628 PIA Date OMA Date (713)898-16446P 7/21/2019 7/21/2019 susanwells@hotmail.com Cass Wheeler Commiss' ner 7/9/2019 2/28/2021 Partial 30209 Hacienda Lane Georgetown, TX 78628 PIA Date OMA Date (512)818-58006k 5/6/2014 5/6/2014 cass@casswheeler.com Vacant Commissioner 3/1/2019 2/28/2021 2nd Full PIA Date OMA Date GEORGETOWN Georgetown Commission on Aging The Georgetown Commission on Aging advises the City Council on the needs and status of seniors in the entire City, recommending ways in which those needs may be met. • This board serves as a liaison between the City Council and the community of senior citizens in matters of public interest. • The Commission will determine and assess existing resources in the City which may be utilized by seniors to meet their needs. • The Commission will evaluate and assess proposed programs, grants and other governmental activities which may impact seniors. • They will encourage, promote, assist and safeguard the rights and abilities of older adults throughout the community to maintain maximum health, well-being and independence. • The Commission will use all available resources to inform senior citizens of Community Services in health, nutrition, recreation, housing, transportation and safety. • They will receive input from the senior citizen community, including input from other individuals and organizations on issues relevant to the senior community. • The Commission acts as liaison for senior citizen issues to governmental and private organizations, as well. Meeting Date, Time, & Location: 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Public Safety Facility located at 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas. Commission Roster: Sharon Covey Ginny Hahn Kathleen Hopkins George Lourigan Terri Michelle Gerald Nicklen Susan Wells Cass Wheeler Dan Bonner — COA Emeritus Projects and accomplishments since inception: • Reviewed and updated senior citizen demographic data since original survey • Explored and reviewed over 30 local organizations serving the elderly • Helped secure additional funding for Faith in Action transportation initiative • Promoted the creation of a Community Resources Coordinator at the Georgetown Public Library • Developing recommendations for communicating the availability of various services to senior residents, including electronic and printed materials • Supporting the initiative to establish an Adult Day Care facility in Georgetown • Participated in the feasibility study for an inpatient hospice facility • Created and provided the Georgetown Planning Department with an "elder friendly" brochure for distribution to developers working locally • Recommended and supported the launch of a Senior Services expo event in April 2019 • GEORGETOWN TEXAS Georgetown Commission on Aging The Georgetown Commission on Aging advises the City Council on the needs and status of seniors in the entire City, recommending ways in which those needs may be met. • This board serves as a liaison between the City Council and the community of senior citizens in matters of public interest. • The Commission will determine and assess existing resources in the City which may be utilized by seniors to meet their needs. • The Commission will evaluate and assess proposed programs, grants and other governmental activities which may impact seniors. • They will encourage, promote, assist and safeguard the rights and abilities of older adults throughout the community to maintain maximum health, well-being and independence. • The Commission will use all available resources to inform senior citizens of Community Services in health, nutrition, recreation, housing, transportation and safety. • They will receive input from the senior citizen community, including input from other individuals and organizations on issues relevant to the senior community. • The Commission acts as liaison for senior citizen issues to governmental and private organizations, as well. Meeting Date, Time, & Location: 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Public Safety Facility located at 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas. Commission Roster: * indicates Sun City resident • Virginia Hahn: 2/20* • Tiffany Enos: 2/204g(I(O Jeb • Dan Bonner: Commissioner Emeritus • Sharon Covey: 2/20 • Jerry Nicklen: 2/21 Projects and accomplishments since inception: • Dennis Dalrymple: 2/20- z • Virginia Lazenby: 2/20 *-. , ) �� • Beverly Stehle: 2/21 ,QQ_ / • Kathleen Hopkins: 2/21� �` 7 • George Lourigan: 2/21 _mil • Reviewed and updated senior citizen demographic data since original survey • Explored and reviewed over 30 local organizations serving the elderly • Helped secure additional funding for Faith in Action transportation initiative • Promoted the creation of a Community Resources Coordinator at the Georgetown Public Library • Developing recommendations for communicating the availability of various services to senior residents, including electronic and printed materials • Supporting the initiative to establish an Adult Day Care facility in Georgetown • Participated in the feasibility study for an inpatient hospice facility • Created and provided the Georgetown Planning Department with an "elder friendly' brochure for distribution to developers working locally • Currently involved in planning for a Senior Services expo event in 2019