Commission on Aging Meeting

City of Galt AGENDA COMMISSION ON AGING 610 CHABOLLA AVENUE, GALT, CA Thursday, Aug 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM Chairperson: Bob Balliet Vice Chair: Andrea Johnson Commissioners: Robert Wilson, Phyllis Johnson, Libby Robbins 1. Call Meeting to Order 10:03 am 2. Roll Call: Bob Balliet present, Andrea Johnson absent, Robert Wilson present, Phyllis Johnson present, Libby Robbins present. Advisor: Monica Lopez – Parks & Recreation present. Guests: Jeanne Mulcahy, Tara Wilson, Linda Burge, Mark King, Kenneth Lee 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 authority of the Commission and limit comments to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Linda Burge – would like to be on next month’s agenda as the Purple Lady of Galt. Wants to be able to offer activities for seniors (swim, painting, etc.). Has acquired a business license. Tara Wilson – who volunteers to mow lawns for seniors? Mark King – The HS Version of Rotarty (Interact) helps with lawn care. Tracie Cross with the High Schools is the Interact Director. Kenneth Lee – Galt Place Resident has had a lot of turnover with the residents and management. Would like more information to be shared with the homes. 4. Acceptance of Minutes: Minutes of Jul 28, 2022 & Special Meeting of Aug 15, 2022 5. Presentations: Mark E King, Galt Rotary Club; re: collaboration with COA on Bingo & other social activities for Seniors. Mr. King is the co-president with Leesa Klotz. Would like to collaborate with the COA. His mother has been a member of the Senior Club and he would like to see the Rotary Club involved with upcoming activities. His club has 2,000 cards and blotters. Mr. King has committed to underwriting the first BINGO and will help to underwrite future days and is willing to call the numbers on 9/12. 6. Old Business: (a) Committee on Separation of GSRC from the City (Bob W) – tabled until further notice. (b) Amendment to COA Bylaws re: adding ‘advocacy’ to current Bylaws and Mission Statement – Status update (Monica L) Proposed changes have been sent to the City Attorney to review. Once approved, will prepare council report and place on council calendar for a future meeting. 7. New Business: (a) Activities for Seniors – COA’s Social Activities Sponsorship beginning Monday, Sep 12, 2022 – Status of Bingo, Ice Cream Social, ongoing activities, etc. (Bob B, Libby R, Andrea J). Commissioner Robbins reported on the upcoming BINGO. A meeting was had to plan for the event. A flier was created to advertise, list of rules created, has a list of supplies needed (ice cream toppings, etc), working on getting prizes, Pastor Mary and the Sunshine Pantry will bring pantry items to distribute once a month during  BINGO, is attending a Lions Club meeting to ask for participation in future events, local volunteers are welcome, is in communication with Senior Club president Betti Welch, 500 copies of the flier will be made (Commissioner A Johnson and family plan to distribute), Guest Linda Burge suggested this be promoted on Good Day Sacramento,Guest Kenneth Lee suggested that Dryers may be willing to help with future events., Commissioner P Johnson made a motion to publicize the 9/12 BINGO in the Herald (BB clarified that it should be in color for the first week and black and white the second week – LR, PJ with all in favor. (b) Present samples of Flyer (order 500) to publicize the event & One Sign (24” by 36”) for entrance to Chabolla Center to draw in Seniors and seek approval for those two expenditures (present estimates) (Bob B). (c) Present Estimate for Ad in the Herald to run for 2 weeks (maybe 3 weeks) and seek approval for its Expenditure (Bob B). Motion to spend no more than $200 for BINGO sign (LR, PJ – all in favor) (d) Bus Trips for Seniors to new Casino in Elk Grove in the Fall (Bob W, Phyllis). Plant to speak with Sky River Casino in the future. Commissioner Robbins will share her contact from the Casino. (e) GSRC update (Tara & Linda). Ms. Burge - 7 new to Galt, 3 transportation, 3 food insecurity, 4 housing. Ms. Wilson – had a meeting with the volunteers to brainstorm ways to get more foot traffic for the GSRC (Senior swim, reading, Bunco, seasonal activities, Bocci ball, were some of the suggestions). Chair Balliet - $54.13 for Express Type and Graphics to print (motion to approve the expense BB, PJ with all in favor). 8. Commissioners Report: Chair B. Balliet - closed issue with Senior homes (did not specify home), is addressing issues as a private resident, not Commissioner. Vice-Chair A. Johnson - Absent Commissioner B. Wilson - More programs are needed. Commissioner P. Johnson – Asked if the Rotary would be willing to help Seniors with their lawn care. Commissioner L. Robbins –would like to create seminars for seniors. Perhaps come early to BINGO (SMUD, nutrition, CVD, etc). Would like to discuss on a future agenda. 9. ADJOURNMENT: 11:30am NOTE: MONICA LOPEZ, RECREATION SUPERVISOR: The agenda for this Commission on Aging meeting is posted in the following listed sites before 5:00pm on the Monday before the meeting. 1. City Hall Lobby 2. U.S. Post Office 600 N, Lincoln way 3. Galt Parks & Recreation Office, 610 Chabolla Avenue 4. City Website