Commission on Aging

AGENDA ROSWELL COMMISSION ON AGING Thursday, September 17, 2020 3pm LOCATION – Via Go-To-Meeting CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of July 17, 2020 GUEST SPEAKER: Elizabeth J. Sanchez, SE Regional Coordinator, State Health Assistance Insurance Program (SHIP) New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services ACTION ITEMS 2. Election of Secretary to Commission NON-ACTION ITEMS CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS / REPORTS 3. Proposal to initiate a Community Resources Committee 4. The Commission is seeking a Grant Writer and Manager of Grants PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – limited to 3 minutes INFORMATION 5. Next meeting: Thursday, November 19, 2020, Via GoToMeeting ADJOURN Notice of this meeting has been given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 20-26. NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM – A quorum of the City Council may or may not attend, but there will not be debate by the City Council, and no action will be taken. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact Human Resources at 575-624-6700 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the City Clerk at 575-624-6700 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed. Printed and posted: September 9, 2020 THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE GO TO MEETING APPLICATION AND NOT PHYSICALLY ATTEND. TO ATTEND THE COMMISION ON AGING GO-TO-MEETING Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/225452477 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 225-452-477 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/225452477  Roswell Commission on Aging Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 3:00 p.m. LOCATION - Via Go-To-Meeting CALL TO ORDER Chair McCrea called the meeting to order at 3:12 p.m. ROLL CALL 1. Introduction of Commissioners Jesse Davis and Helen Wakefield. The following were present: Commissioners present via Go-To-Meeting, Jessi Davis, Monica Duran, Helen Wakefield, Bonnie Montgomery. None absent. Staff present: Marcus Gallegos, Recreation Manager, Staff Liaison; Judy Stubbs, Roswell City Council Liaison; C.J. Huebner, Recreation Admin. Asst. Sr. via Go-To-Meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. Commissioner Montgomery motioned to approve the amended agenda to remove approving minutes from September 19, 2019 minutes to November 21, 2019 Minutes. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner McCrea motioned to approve the Minutes of the November 21, 2019 meeting; Commissioner Duran was the second. A voice vote was unanimous. GUEST SPEAKER Marcus Gallegos, Roswell Recreation Manager, gave update on current closure of the Adult Center; possible opening-what that would look like, current activities and restrictions in place at the Aquatic Center. ACTION ITEMS 3. Commissioner Montgomery motioned to nominate Helen Wakefield for Chair; Chair McCrea was the second. A voice vote was unanimous. NON-ACTION ITEMS Chair Wakefield reported on possible grants available to fund senior projects. Suggested reaching out to the local Nursing Program for Service Learning of Risks of Slips & Falls in the private home in Rural Areas. A discussion between commissioners on who would accept Grant Funds and manage disbursement. CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION-limited to 3 Minutes-None. INFORMATION 4. Next meeting: Thursday, September 17, 2020, Via GoToMeeting ADJOURN 5. Meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m. by Commissioner McCrea.