Commission on Aging

Roswell Commission on Aging Thursday, January 21, 2021, 12:00 p.m. LOCATION ‐ Via Go‐To‐Meeting CALL TO ORDER Chair Helen Wakefield called meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. ROLL CALL 1. Introduce Commissioner Sandra East. The following were present: Helen Wakefield, Bonnie Montgomery, Monica Duran, Sandra East. Absent: Jesse Davis, Bob McCrea Staff present: Marcus Gallegos, Recreation Manager, Staff Liaison; C.J. Huebner, Recreation Sr. Admin. Asst.; Sharon Coll, Roswell City Clerk. Guests present: Robert Tiffner APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approval of agenda of January 21, 2021 ‐ Member Montgomery motioned to approve the agenda for January 21, 2021. Member East seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous with members Davis and McCrea absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Approval of minutes from the meeting of October 15 2020 ‐ Member Montgomery motioned to approve the minutes for October 15, 2020. Member East seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous, with members Davis and McCrea absent. ACTION ITEMS 3. Amend July 16, 2020 meeting minutes – Member Montgomery motioned to amend the meeting minutes for July 16, 2020 to reflect member Davis as Vice Chair of the Commission on Aging. Member East seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, with members Davis and McCrea absent. NON‐ACTION ITEMS 4. Open discussion on future, priorities and next steps for the Commission on Aging – Chair Wakefield called for open discussion asking commission members what their expectations and overall mission of the Commission on Aging should be moving forward. The following items were discussed:  The purpose of Commission on Aging as an advisory to the City Council.  Choosing which projects to work on and present to one of the five standing committees, then to the City Council. FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Stubbs joined the meeting at 12:06 p.m.  Steps of presenting projects to the City Council.  Advertising the Commission on Aging to reach area seniors; newspaper article vs a mailer, press release to Red Cross, and insert with Joy Center deliveries.  Finding funds for proposed projects  Holding an online workshop to decide on future projects. CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS 5. Report on City Council Rules, Policies, and Procedure Training.  Chair Wakefield shared her thoughts and views regarding her online attendance to the most recent City Council Workshop.  Sharon Coll advised anyone interested in attending one of the many city committee meetings can sign up for notifications of dates and times on the city website. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION‐limited to 3 minutes Robert Tiffner spoke of various difficulties he has been having involving North Springs Home Owners Association. INFORMATION 6. Next meeting: Thursday, March 18, 2021; 12:00 p.m., via GoToMeeting. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 12:53 p.m. by Chair Wakefield.