Commission on Aging

Regular Meeting of the Commission on Aging Held at the Recreation and Aquatics Center Thursday, March 16, 2023 – 12:00 p.m. In Person - Via Go-To-Meeting Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1 through 10- 15-4 NMSA and Resolution 23-01. ROLL CALL The meeting convened at 12:02 with Chair Wakefield presiding, members: East, Price, Hellums, and Councilor Perry being present. Absent: Brooke Stephens Staff present: Colette Hall APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member East motioned to approve the March 16, 2023, Commission on Aging agenda. Member Prince was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed 4-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Member East motioned to approve the Commission on Aging minutes from January 19, 2023. Member Hellums was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed 4-0, with Member Stephens being absent. FOR THE RECORD Member Stephens joined in via phone due to GoToMeeting connectivity issues at 12:20 p.m. ACTION ITEMS 2. Discuss and recommend topics for Senior Tips Flyer. May - theme Older American’s Month and the tie to Roswell per Chair Wakefield who will send the information. Emphasis placed on seniors getting out and moving. Member Hellums will provide information about the walking group led by Dr. Martinez. June - themed to convey getting out, meet others and socialize. The flyer will list other places that seniors can gather to meet. Member Hellums motioned to approve the topics and Member East was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed 5-0 with Member Stephens participating via telephone. NON-ACTION ITEMS 3. Newly appointed Commissioners. New Commissions were introduced and welcomed by Chair Wakefield. 4. Moving COA meetings to Senior Circle location ENMMC.  Discussion to move the meetings to Senior Circle was favorable pending confirmation that the Commission can be accommodated at the location. Also discussed was the option to hold at different locations. 5. Senior Day- City of Roswell officially create and implement. Discussion as to what the Roswell Senior Day should entail including nominating an outstanding senior and activities for a weeklong event. It was asked that a proclamation by the mayor be sought by city staff and staff to discuss with Public Affairs. 6. New Chair position available. Chair Wakefield resigned as being chair and there was discussion about chair and vice chair positions. CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Chair Wakefield made the following comments/announcements: Chair Wakefield has concerns about those seniors that need help dealing with their HOA’s when issues arise. Chair Wakefield informed all about Eastern New Mexico University’s project C-3PO providing computer literacy and training for seniors at no charge. Discussion was held about the importance of these trainings for seniors. Discussion was held to meet in April to approve the May and June Senior Tips flyer. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION-limited to 3 minutes None INFORMATION Next meeting: April 17, 2023, Via GoToMeeting ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.