Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · September 14, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Steve Boyce called the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting to
order at 4:00 p.m., at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 South Racetrack
Road, Henderson, Nevada 89015.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Karie Teruya, Executive Administrative Assistant, confirmed the Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission meeting had been noticed in compliance with the
Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Chair Steve Boyce
Joanna Gerali
Ed O’Neil
Delwin Potter
Fran Smith
Audrey Woods
ABSENT: Judy Belanger (Excused)
Richard Berman (Excused)
Jordan Flake (Excused)
Patricia Landaker (Excused)
STAFF: Corey Clark, Parks and Recreation Manager
Kristina Gilmore, Assistant City Attorney III
Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II
Janet Sandifer, Deputy City Clerk
Karie Teruya, Executive Administrative Assistant
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
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IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion)
Member Woods introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented. The
vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Boyce declared the motion
carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2022
PARKS AND RECREATION
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of August 10, 2022.
(Motion)
Member Gerali introduced a motion to adopt the Senior Citizens Advisory
Commission Meeting minutes of August 10, 2022, as presented. The vote
favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Boyce declared the motion carried.
2 ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION
PARKS AND RECREATION
Commission members will elect a Chairperson for the Senior Citizens Advisory
Commission.
Chair Boyce opened the floor for Chair nominations and nominated Joanna
Gerali for the Office of Chair of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.
There being no additional nominations, Chair Boyce declared Vice Chair
nominations closed.
(Motion)
Chair Boyce introduced a motion to elect Joanna Gerali for the Office of Chair of
the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. The vote favoring approval was
unanimous. Acting Chair Boyce declared the motion carried.
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3 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMISSION
PARKS AND RECREATION
Commission members will elect a Vice-Chairperson for the Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission.
Acting Chair Boyce opened the floor for Vice Chair nominations.
Joanna Gerali nominated Fran Smith for the Office of Vice Chair of the Senior
Citizens Advisory Commission.
There being no additional nominations, Acting Chair Boyce declared Vice Chair
nominations closed.
(Motion)
Member Gerali introduced a motion to elect Fran Smith for the Office of Vice
Chair of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. The vote favoring approval
was unanimous. Acting Chair Boyce declared the motion carried.
4 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION BY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEMBERS AT UPCOMING EVENTS FROM SEPTEMBER 15,
2022, TO OCTOBER 11, 2022.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Commission members will discuss and approve whether Commissioners may
officially attend or participate in upcoming community programs or events as a
representative of the Commission for September 15, 2022, to October 11, 2022.
Corey Clark, Parks and Recreations Manager, presented a summary of this
item and stated the Heritage Harvest Festival will be held on October 8, 2022,
from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Park Senior Facility. Mr. Clark said
because this is typically a well-attended event, staff could set up a booth for the
Commissioners to network with constituents and raise awareness of the Senior
Citizens Advisory Commission (SCAC) during the festival.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the types of correspondence that could be
handed out from the booth by the Commissioners. Mr. Clark said staff would
provide a tri-fold flyer regarding the SCAC, and he said he will work on updating
a survey that could be a useful tool as well.
Responding to an inquiry from Member Smith regarding the 2022 AARP Livable
Communities Workshop: Housing for People of All Ages, Jonathan Rodriguez,
Planner II, stated it is a free virtual event that will take place on September 21 –
22, 2022.
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(Motion)
Member Smith introduced a motion for City staff to request a booth and for the
SCAC to support Commissioners Joanna Gerali and Audrey Woods to attend
the Heritage Harvest Festival, which will be held on October 8, 2022, from
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and to accept the calendar of events, as presented,
supporting the interest of any Commissioners to attend any of the upcoming
events from September 15, 2022, to October 11, 2022. The vote favoring
approval was unanimous. Acting Chair Boyce declared the motion carried.
5 SENIOR AUXILIARY PRESENTATION
PARKS AND RECREATION
Linda Rauenbeulher, Henderson Seniors' Auxiliary, will give a report on the
activities of the organization.
Linda Rauenbeulher, Henderson Seniors' Auxiliary, was not present; therefore,
this item was not heard.
6 STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND RECREATION
Corey Clark, Recreation Services Manager, will give an update on recent events
at the Heritage Park Senior Facility and the Downtown Senior Center.
Corey Clark, Recreation Services Manager, stated the City of Henderson is
transitioning to online versions of the Henderson Happenings publication;
however, printed versions will remain to be available at the front desks of the
Heritage Park Senior Facility and the Downtown Senior Center.
7 HENDERSON AGE FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN UPDATE
PARKS AND RECREATION
Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II from the City of Henderson Community
Development Department, will present on the Henderson Age Friendly Action
Plan Update. Discussion will revolve around the following AARP Domains of
Livability: Communication and Information. Commissioners will review the goals
of the current Plan to determine which ones should be closed out, which ones
should continue, and if any new goals should be added as part of the
Henderson Age Friendly Plan Update.
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Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II, presented a summary of this item and led the
discussion to assist the Commissioners to determine if any goals in the current
AARP Domains of Livability: Communication and Information should be closed
out, continued, and/or added as part of the Henderson Age Friendly Plan
Update.
Mr. Rodriguez stated a summary of this discussion regarding the AARP
Domains of Livability: Communication and Information will be added to the
backup documents of next month’s Henderson Age Friendly Action Plan Update
agenda item.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Acting Chair Boyce stated the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Aging Wellness,
The Active 50+ Expo, which was held on August 13, 2022, at Red Rock Resort,
Casino & Spa was a well-attended event.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Acting Chair Boyce adjourned the
meeting at 4:59 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Janet Sandifer
Janet Sandifer,
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Heritage Park Senior Facility Conference Room
4:00 PM 300 S. Racetrack Road
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-4127 Henderson, Nevada 89015
For those requiring special assistance or accommodation to attend or participate in this
meeting, arrangements for a sign language interpreter or services necessary for effective
communication for qualified persons with disabilities should be made as soon as possible,
but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Please contact Anthony Rossa at
(702) 267-4127 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance to request a sign language
interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact Henderson.
The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be
limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes
at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive
comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See
NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling,
stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal
attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other
acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the
City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please
contact Anthony Rossa at (702) 267-4127.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on
the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons
for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or
repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly
conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting
may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS
241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation,
yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of
profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical
force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or
meeting participants.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2022
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of August 10, 2022.
2 ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect
Commission members will elect a Chairperson for the Senior Citizens Advisory
Commission.
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3 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMISSION
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect
Commission members will elect a Vice-Chairperson for the Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission.
4 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION BY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEMBERS AT UPCOMING EVENTS FROM SEPTEMBER 15,
2022, TO OCTOBER 11, 2022.
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Commission members will discuss and approve whether Commissioners may
officially attend or participate in upcoming community programs or events as a
representative of the Commission for September 15, 2022, to October 11, 2022.
5 SENIOR AUXILIARY PRESENTATION
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Information and Discussion Only
Linda Rauenbeulher, Henderson Seniors' Auxiliary, will give a report on the
activities of the organization.
6 STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Information and Discussion Only
Corey Clark, Recreation Services Manager, will give an update on recent events
at the Heritage Park Senior Facility and the Downtown Senior Center.
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7 HENDERSON AGE FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN UPDATE
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Information and Discussion Only
Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II from the City of Henderson Community
Development Department, will present on the Henderson Age Friendly Action
Plan Update. Discussion will revolve around the following AARP Domains of
Livability: Communication and Information. Commissioners will review the goals
of the current Plan to determine which ones should be closed out, which ones
should continue, and if any new goals should be added as part of the
Henderson Age Friendly Plan Update.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without
limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting
procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this
meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals
will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited
to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves
the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that
disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In
addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the
room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive
conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation,
threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to
impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations:
City Hall, 240 South Water Street
Heritage Park Senior Facility,300 South Racetrack Road
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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