College Park Seniors Committee

Agenda Senior Advisory Committee City of College Park AARP Livable Communities Workgroup Monday February 28, 2022 Location: Virtual meeting 1:00 P.M. PRESENT ABSENT 1. Mary Anne Hakes X 2. Bonnie McClellan X 3. Arelis Perez x 4. Carol Gray (via phone) x 5. Darlene Nowlin X 6. Woei-Nan Bair X 7. Robert Thurston X Staff Present: 8. Kiaisha Barber X 9. Terry Schum X 10. Angie Burns X 11. Miriam Bader X 12. Ryna Quinones X Consultants: Erin Garnass (MNCPPC) x Karen Mierow (MNCPPC) x Edythe Kelleher X Agnes Artemel x Call to Order 1. Approval of Agenda 02/28/2022 a. Robert Thurston added discussion of AARP Challenge Grant to the Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes 01/24/2022 a. Bonnie McClellan moved to approve as written; seconded by Mary Anne Hakes Old Business 3. Communication review and update a. Communication blurbs; have been in publications thus far; Bonnie M. reports not seeing some of the information and expressed concern for more central advertising; Terry and Kiaisha report that MNCPPC will be mailing community meeting information to all CP residents. b. Broadband survey approval request i. Arelis moved to approve requested approval of broadband survey with a budget not to exceed $500; second by Mary Anne Hakes 4. Kickoff a. Event Planning- i. Robert Thurston met with Kevin Blackerby about May 13 concert on City Hall Plaza and suggested this be used as kickoff instead of stand-alone May 1 date previously discussed; Committee agreed 1. Discussion about a banner; City would have to produce; Communications needs to have example about a logo which is unique to this effort  Robert Thurston suggested producing a short video on the AARP Livability Initiative for virtual exposure; discussion about how to execute; Terry S. indicated Communications needs to be involved in such an initiative  Event planning will be together as a committee; Kiaisha B. explained Open Meetings policy and that if a quorum is present meeting should be public  Robert T. suggested that committee discuss whether or not another meeting before March 28 is needed for event planning purposes; group discussed that events and communications should be consulted before group schedules an extra meeting New Business 5. Community Meeting  a. planning – Monday March 14th i. Terry S. updated that a flyer is not yet complete and was promised by today (Monday, 2/28/22); reported that Kiaisha B. and Terry S. have participated in planning meetings -MNCPPC will be mailing a postcard to College Park -flyer, when completed will be available to all when complete -Eventbrite will be used for registration -Meeting will be simultaneously translated in Spanish; Arelis P. noted that Attick Towers’ population is 30% Korean and Korean language translation would be helpful -Terry S. suggested ‘watch parties’ at housing locations; proposed agenda was reviewed; small break out groups proposed during event; committee can help with promotion once materials are completed. -Bonnie M. asked if she should still invite Hyattsville Aging in Place to a meeting; group discussed waiting on this for now -Terry S. updated on talks with Habitat for Humanity to fund initiatives for home upgrades and repairs to homes in College Park. Discussion: AARP Challenge Grant: deadline 3/22/2022  12–18-month outcomes  is offered every year  Bonnie M. discussed she was inclined to consider it more for next year as the initiative continues to develop Adjournment Next scheduled meeting 03/28/2022