Commission on Aging

ROSWELL COMMISSION ON AGING Thursday, November 18, 2021, 12:00 p.m. In Person or Via Go-To-Meeting Conference Room at Recreation and Aquatics Center 1402 W. College CALL TO ORDER Chair Helen Wakefield called meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. ROLL CALL The following Commissioners were present: Helen Wakefield, Bonnie Montgomery, Sandra East, Robert McCrea Absent: Jesse Davis, Monica Duran Staff present: Colette Hall, Recreation Director; April Hunter, Recreation Supervisor, Staff Liaison APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Member Montgomery motioned to approve the agenda for November 18, 2021. Member McCrea seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous with members Davis and Duran absent. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of July 13, 2021 and the meeting of September 30, 2021 Member McCrea motioned to approve the minutes for July 13, 2021 and from the September 30, 2021 meeting. Member East seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with members Davis and Duran absent. ACTION ITEMS: 2. Recommend to the General Services Committee that Public Affairs create a flyer for Senior Awareness & Information for dissemination in Home Delivered Meals, local businesses, and venues. After a brief discussion on the issue Member McCrea motioned to approve the recommendation to General Services Committee for Public Affairs to create a Senior flyer. Member Montgomery seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with members Davis and Duran absent. NON-ACTION ITEMS: 3. Follow-up reports by Commissioners on efforts to provide additional activities, services, and/or support to enhance the lives and well-being of local Seniors. Chair Wakefield updated the Commission stating that she did try to contact a radio personality with no response to discuss a possible radio spot for Seniors. No action was taken and no votes were cast. 4. Discussion and report by Commissioners on recent events that limit Senior access to Adult Center services. Chair Wakefield updated the Commission on the future hours of the Adult Center. No action was taken and no votes were cast. 5. Discuss City of Roswell engaging in media collaboration efforts with local newspapers, radio stations and other businesses, including hospitals to create communication avenues to provide awareness, information and entertainment to Seniors. There was a brief discussion on the status of the Senior Circle. No action was taken and no votes were cast. 6. Discussion on the closing of the local assisted living facility in Roswell and how the COA may be helpful to seniors being affected by this matter. Commissioner East expressed concerns about possibly getting an article in the newspaper for future closures. No action was taken and no votes were cast. CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS / REPORTS: 7. Chair Updates. Chair Wakefield updated the Commission on the HOA. No action was taken and no votes were cast. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION- None INFORMATION 8. Next meeting: Thursday, January 20, 2022 ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 12:42 pm by Chair Wakefield