Commission on Aging Meeting

City of Galt MINUTES COMMISSION ON AGING GALT PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM 610 CHABOLLA AVENUE, GALT, CA Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 10:00am Chairperson: Bob Balliet Commissioners: Alvin Roberts, Andrea Johnson, Pennie Niemeyer, Marie Hall 1. Call Meeting to Order - Meeting was called to order by Bob at 10:00AM – followed by Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call: Bob Balliet, Alvin Roberts (excused absence), Andrea Johnson, Pennie Niemeyer, Marie Hall Advisor: Monica Lopez Guests – Al Lara – CA State Retirees Association (CalPERS); Tara Wilson – IT Person, Volunteer at GSRC; Clayton Wyatt – Area 4 Agency of Aging; Charilynn Conn – Galt Resident 3. Public Comment: Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the audience may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public or any agenda item before or during the Commission’s consideration of the item. Speakers shall restrict their comments to issues that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission and limit comments to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Bob read the Statement. 4. Acceptance of Minutes: Vote to approve Minutes of Aug 22, 2019. Motion was made by Marie and seconded by Pennie to approve the Minutes of Aug 22, 2019. Pennie pointed out at she was not present for the Aug meeting. Bob indicated that he would make the correction to reflect her absence. Minutes were approved unanimously, with the correction. 5. Guest Speaker: None 6. Old Business: None 7. New Business: (1) The Galt Senior Resource Center (Bob, Pennie) – Invite Commissioners to give an update on the operation of the GSRC Bob informed the Commission that Volunteer Rick is stepping down from his position at the GSRC for health reasons. Pat McCormick (Senior Club President) and Balliet are filling in for Rick until a replacement can be found. Bob wants to discuss maintenance issues with Monica next week - Not receiving messages Info going into City Newsletter does not show an email address that was submitted. Monica indicated that the email address was too personal and suggested a more generic email address. Bob stated that he would create a more generic email for the GSRC. Bob let the Commission know that he was considering possibly joining the Galt Chamber of Commerce but is concerned about the cost: $125/year and $30 admin fee. The consensus of the Commission was that it would not be worth it, and Bob reiterated that he would, instead attend the ‘Shop Local’ organization that Nov 6, 2019, that Ms. Lopez had recommended.  (2) Letter of Introduction to Senior Care Homes re: visitations (Bob) – update and present timeline for visits. All nine locations have agreed to visits. Bob is working on presentations at these locales & is working with TJ at Galt PD as he sets up more meetings during the remaining months of 2019. The first such meeting is set for Three Palms Mobile Estates on 10/10/19. Bob will work with The Galt Place and the Golden Living Center to facilitate such meetings in the coming months. (3) Give update on Resource Calendars, cost & Print Service quote for 2020 (Bob) – present cost of Monthly Calendar to the Commission. Express Type Graphics 500 for $3,000; Pat McCormick is working with Express Type Graphics to obtain a discount; Bob stated that Vista Print price has risen also  looking for sales in the next several months. (4) Get approval for: Brochure Display Unit, Chair-matt for GSRC & Webpage for GSRC. Bob made motion and Marie seconded the motion to purchase Chair-matt for the GSRC. The Commission voted unanimously to approve such a purchase for up to $45.00; the consensus of the council was to okay a GSRC webpage Volunteer Tara created – from among for samples - to be placed on the City Portal. Ms. Lopez stated that she would work with the City IT to have such a webpage created. Bob suspended the possible purchase of a second Brochure Display Unit indefinitely (not needed at the present time). (5) Discuss Senior Health Faire (Bob) (Report on Meeting with Ms. Garcia/Event Organizer for March 2020 timeframe). Bob informed the Commission of his meeting with Ms. Garcia and They are planning of a Health Care Fair by the end of the first quarter 2020, with the Commission on Aging being a participant. More Information will be coming available early next year – with the Chabolla Center becoming a part of the Health Fair (for the Seniors). 8. COMMISSIONERS REPORT: Visit of various Senior Care Centers – invite Commissioners to choose locations they want to visit before end-of-year; etc.… (Bob) Bob handed each Commissioner a copy of the List of Senior Care Centers in Galt and invited his fellow Commissioners to choose one or two locations that they would visit by the end of 2019 and requested feedback on choices at Oct meeting. 9. ADJOURNMENT: MONICA LOPEZ, RECREATION SUPERVISOR: The agenda for this Commission on Aging Meeting was posted in the following listed sites before 5:00pm on the Monday preceding the meeting. 1. City Hall Lobby 2. U.S. Post Office 600 N, Lincoln Way 3. Chabolla Community Center, 600 Chabolla Avenue BOB BALLIET Chairman