Commission on Aging

AGENDA ROSWELL COMMISSION ON AGING Thursday, July 21, 2022, 12:00 p.m. In Person or Via Go-To-Meeting Conference Room at Recreation and Aquatics Center 1402 W. College Blvd CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of March 24, 2022 GUEST SPEAKER ACTION ITEMS 2. Review Commission on Aging applications and make recommendations. 3. Senior Tips Flyer Topics NON-ACTION ITEMS 4. Commissioners Expectations. 5. Discussion on next steps. 6. Abstracts for future meetings CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS / REPORTS 7. Designated commissioner titles. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – limited to 3 minutes INFORMATION Next meeting: Thursday, September 15, 2022, 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 22-14. 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: Friday, July 15, 2022 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://meet.goto.com/396940877 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 396-940-877 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install  Minutes of The Commission on Aging Thursday, March 24, 2022 – 12:00 p.m. In Person - Via Go-To-Meeting Conference Room at Recreation and Aquatics Center 1402 W. College Blvd. CALL TO ORDER Chair Helen Wakefield called the March 24, 2022 meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. ROLL CALL The following Commissioners were present: Helen Wakefield, Bonnie Montgomery, Bob McCrea, Sandra East, Monica Duran Absent: Jesse Davis Staff present: Alex Diaz, Recreation Manager, Staff Liaison; and ShiAnn Peralta, Recreation Administrative Assistant, Sr. Guests present: Ashley Mathis, Daniel Sullivan, Chelsea Zhao, Dakota Fitzpatrick, Cheyenn Studdard, Wendy Taverez, Leon Shorey APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Member Montgomery motioned to approve the agenda for March 24, 2022. Member Duran seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Montgomery motioned to approve the minutes for November 18, 2021. Member East seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous. GUEST SPEAKER Ashley Mathis, Executive Director of Healthbridge Home Health gave a brief discussion on services they provide. Chelsea Zhao, RN of Healthbridge talked in depth about advantages and qualifiers of Home Health. Daniel Sullivan, LPN of Healthbridge Home Health gave information on the history of the company. Went into depth about extra services they provide, and how to apply for their services. ACTION ITEMS 2. Consider the recommendation to the General Services Committee that Public Affairs create a flyer for Senior Awareness and information for dissemination in Home Delivered Meals, local businesses, and venues. Recreation Manager Alex Diaz had some clarifying questions on this action item. 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 member Davis 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. Discussion only no action was taken. 4. Discussion and report by Commissioners on recent events that limit Senior access to Adult Center services. Recreation Manager Alex Diaz updated the committee with updated hours and programming and upcoming marketing strategies at the Roswell Adult Center. Discussion only no action was taken. 5. Discuss City of Roswell engaging in media collaboration efforts with local newspapers, radio stations and other business, including hospitals to create communication avenues to provide awareness, information and entertainment to Seniors. Chair Wakefield gave a brief discussion of ideas. Discussion only no action was taken. 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. Discussion only no action was taken. CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS 7. Chair Updates Chair Wakefield advised Members she was asked by a City Council member if they could attend City Council meetings. Discussion only no action was taken. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION-limited to 3 minutes None INFORMATION 8. Next meeting: Thursday, May 19, 2022; 12:00 p.m., via GoToMeeting. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 12:46 p.m. by Chair Wakefield.