Senior Commission

7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes Senior Commission Thursday, January 14, 2021 3:00 PM Zoom Meeting 1. Call To Order/Roll Call Meeting called to order at 3:06 p.m. Present: Myrna Ferguson, Gabriela Adeshewo, Mary K Natho, Tina Ledesma, Tillie Villareal, Carole Harvell, Carol Taylor-Boyd, Councilwoman Susan Noble, Councilwoman Jennifer Allen-Thomas, George Maxey, Carlita Plummer Absent: Jennie Loveridge, Bruce Reilly 2. Approval of Minutes Minutes 12/10/2020 Attachments: Minutes Motion to approve by commissioner Natho. Seconded by commissioner Villareal. Motion was passed. 3. New Business a. Council agenda topics of interest Councilwomen Noble and Allen-Thomas shared an update on current City Council agenda items. b. Senior Commission founding ordinance Commissioners reviewed Ordinance 2128, establishing a senior commission, as a reminder of their purpose. Commissioners discussed member roles and terms, roberts rules of order and priorities for 2021. Members discussed the importance of full-time position that can ensure information is getting out to the senior community and those who need it most but also serve as a point of contact for community members that are in need of services. Commissioner Taylor-Boyd motioned for City Council to take into consideration the need for this position, a "senior navigator," to ensure those Commerce City residents that are in most need have the information and resources needed. Commissioner Plummer seconded. Motion was passed. 4. Other The city’s CDBG Office is pleased to announce the release of the 2021 CDBG Interdepartmental Application for grant funding (please see attached). Available at the end of 2021, the CDBG grant monies may be used to fund city activities for low- to Commerce City Page 1 Senior Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2021 moderate-income neighborhoods and residents to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities. Possible projects include, but are not limited to neighborhood improvements, transportation, economic development, senior services, youth services, crime prevention, housing, victim assistance, fitness promotion, sidewalk construction, and ADA compliance. Expenses the grant may cover include design and other soft costs, project outreach, tap fees, construction, salaries, and direct expenses. CDBG will be attending the February Senior Commission meeting and additional meetings are available. More information at their website; https://www.c3gov.com/government/community-development-block-grant-cdbg. 5. Upcoming Events/Announcements Next meeting, February 11. 6. Public Comment None 7. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Commerce City Page 2