Commission on Aging Meeting

City of Galt MINUTES COMMISSION ON GING 610 CHABOLLA AVENUE, GALT, CA Thursday, September 28, 2023 10:00 AM Chairperson: Vacant Vice Chair: Libby Robbins Commissioners: Bob Balliet, Phyllis Johnson, Joan Werblun, Bob Wilson Call Meeting to Order 10:00am Roll Call: Libby Robbins, Bob Balliet, Phyllis Johnson, Joan Werblun, Bob Wilson Present: Libby Robbins, Phyllis Johnson, Bob Wilson Bob Balliet – Resigned 9/27/2023 Advisor: Monica Lopez – Parks & Recreation. Present, Public Guests: Kenneth Lee, Matthew Malone, Gail Censoplano, Steve Hansen, and Velvet Kain. 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. Mr. Lee – Would like a Chamber/senior discount book or program, police reports on scams, review on city toilets, better connection to Lodi, daily pass tickets with unlimited uses and a senior discount on monthly passes. Acceptance of Minutes: Meeting of August 24, 2023. (Wilson moved, Johnson seconded, all others approved.) Presentations: Joyce Torres, A-Z Foundation A. New Business: B. Old Business: 1. Bus Trips for Seniors to Casinos Update Need special busses with lift. 2. Halloween Events Participation – Galt Market Event and L’Chayim Event (Wilson) Bob Wilson to buy candy for Galt Market event on Friday, October 27th, up to $200.00 worth of candy. Phyllis Johnson to buy candy for L’Chayim event on Saturday, October 28th, up to $100.00 worth of candy, for each event. 3. Senior CPR Classes/Tour of CSD Fire Station (Wilson) The Fire Department will be speaking to the Bingo audience on November 6th. 4. Thursday Game Day – Bob Wilson took survey, Libby Robbins to contact Bob Wilson in regards to the survey for game day. 5. Bingo Updates Bob Wilson – Denny’s Luncheon – Denny’s will be providing snacks, refreshments/ gift cards on October 30th, both managers will attend. Bob Wilson would like to order new shirts for Bingo. Motion for new bingo shirts, Wilson moved, Johnson Seconded. Phyllis Johnson – Creating committee of two, for bingo shirts, for next meeting. Would like to add a customized canvas tote bag with the COA and City of Galt log as  an additional price for Bingo. $12.00 per bag and $7.00 for coloring, for a total of $19.00 per bag, minimum of 12 to be able to order. Johnson to create design for the canvas tote bags. Libby Robbins – Increase Bingo budget for food. Current budget is $125.00, motion to increase to $175.00, Wilson moved, Johnson Seconded, all in favor. Commissioners’ Reports: Vice Chair L. Robbins: *Chris Brossman email sent to Monica regarding use of the Grange Hall* Monica to add info in minutes of the email. Commissioner B. Balliet: Commissioner P. Johnson: Suggestion – COA should be more visible in the Galt Festival, help out physically, have a booth have food trucks and better participation. Commissioner J. Werblun: Commissioner B. Wilson: Agrees to have a booth at the Galt Festival. Community Dinner, Galt Sunrise Rotary Dinner, Saturday, December 6th, decide if COA wants to provide turkeys. Make a commitment to arrive earlier for Bingo set-up. ADJOURNMENT: 10:41am 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 Information from Chris Brossman with the Galt Grange: Wanted to attend as that listening to issues currently facing the residents of the GALT PLACE APARTMENTS at City Council meetings believe help is needed and wanted to offer: Understand that a food bank had been coming to facility to provided much needed food assistance however management is no longer allowing them to come to facility? If this is true would like to offer Free use of Galt Grange Hall across the street to help them provide this service. Would like to host and provide a meal and game night option for residents of Galt Place Apartments at the Galt Grange Hall for either a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner. Would like to offer the Free Use of the Galt Grange Hall for any events that would help provide a better standard of living. Hoping that we at The Galt Grange can provide some help to the Commission on the Aging with the use of our facilities. Thanks You, Chris Brossman Email c.brossman@fmpco.com Phone: 916-452-4102 Cell: 209-329-4700 Fax: 916-685-0141