Older Adults Advisory Board

Name: Older Adults Advisory Board — Royal Oak, MI
Start: 2026-02-12T18:30:00
End: 2026-02-12T20:30:00
Location: Royal Oak, MI

Regular Meeting

Royal Oak, MI · February 12, 2026

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

Minutes Royal Oak Older Adults Advisory Board Meeting February 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. M/M Senior Center 3500 Marais Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Present: Paul Bastian Brandy Boyd Susan Giasson Gilbert Anne Hoyt Maureen Elliott Tessa Simon Absent: Amy Kaczmarek _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda. Moved by: Anne Hoyt Seconded by: Maureen Elliott Motion Adopted 3. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes. Moved by: Paul Bastian Seconded by: Brandy Boyd Motion Adopted 1 4. Public Comment Marie Donagen shared information on senior transportation programs and the many restrictions that she and others have dealt with. Marie encouraged the OAAB to invite SMART, Lyft, Uber, and Oakland County staff to meeting to talk about ways to improve senior transportation. Marie stated that seniors should be able to travel anywhere just as they did when they were younger. Janice Wagman shared that the Civic Center parking lot would be active for parking fees on February 16, 2026. Janice spoke to City Commission and asked that the meters be placed closer to the handicap parking spaces. Janice stated that transportation for seniors is not clear and the communication about transportation programs is not getting to our seniors. Janice suggested bringing in speakers to communicate this message. 5. Business 5.a Election of Officers 5.a.1 Chair Anne nominated Susan as Chair. Moved by: Anne Hoyt Seconded by: Brandy Boyd Motion Adopted 5.a.2 Vice Chair: Anne moved to nominate Amy as Vice Chair. Moved by: Anne Hoyt Seconded by: Brandy Boyd Motion Adopted 5.b Senior Center Coordinator Update Yolanda provided a senior center update with agenda package that included updates on the Senior Center facility, programs and upcoming events. Yolanda also passed out an updated organizational chart and explained to the board the Senior Center staff and responsibilities. 5.c City Commission Representative Update Paul shared his concerns regarding Senior Transportation, Paul asked Yolanda about the expanding senior transportation expanding services to nights and weekends. Yolanda will be providing stats regarding Royal Oak senior transportation program. 2 5.d Staff Liaison Update Jill shared information about the opportunities to apply for AARP grants and what they can be used for. Jill had a follow-up discussion on the Human Rights survey that was presented to the OAAB in January. 6. Announcements 6.a Next Meeting: 7. Adjournment Paul made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Moved by: Paul Bastian Seconded by: Brandy Boyd The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 P.M. Motion Adopted 3

Agenda

Agenda Royal Oak Older Adults Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. M/M Senior Center 3500 Marais Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk’s office at 248-246-3050 at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting. Pages 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes 2 4. Public Comment 5. Business a. Election of Officers a. Chair b. Vice Chair: b. Senior Center Coordinator Update 5 c. City Commission Representative Update Discussion: Expanding Transportation d. Staff Liaison Update AARP Community Challenge Grants HRC Survey follow up discussion 6. Announcements a. Next Meetings March 12, 2026 7. Adjournment Minutes Royal Oak Older Adults Advisory Board Meeting January 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. M/M Senior Center 3500 Marais Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Present: Anne Hoyt Susan Giasson Gilbert Amy Kaczmarek Brandy Boyd Maureen Elliott Tessa Simon Absent: Paul Bastian _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Agenda Resolution Number: Motion to amend the agenda. Moving the elections to February meeting and adding Brett Tillander to today's agenda. Moved by: Amy Kaczmarek Seconded by: Brandy Boyd Motion Adopted Amendment: Resolution Number: Motion to approve the amended agenda Moved by: Amy Kaczmarek Seconded by: Brandy Boyd Motion Adopted 1 Page 2 of 5 3. Approval of Minutes Resolution Number: Motion to approve the minutes Moved by: Anne Hoyt Seconded by: Amy Kaczmarek Motion Adopted 4. Public Comment Janice Wagman made a recommendation to new board members and ask them to go back and look at the Senior Task Force reports. Janice suggested that the Older Adults Advisory Board make a recommendation to revise the website and make the directions for parking clear. Develop a brochure along with screenshots so that they know what it looks like. Distribute them at the Senior housing locations and have them available at the Senior Center. Distribute key tags that they can write their license plate numbers on them and carry it with them when using the parking kiosk. Janice recommended inviting Hugo back to get an update on ADA. City Chamber needs to install the hearing assistance device. Handicap parking is not free. 5. Business 5.a Senior Center Coordinator Update Yolanda provided a Senior Center report regarding statistics for the 2025 in agenda packet. 5.b Recreation Director Update 5.c City Commission Representative Update Not present. 5.d Staff Liaison Update 5.e Election of Officers Moved this item to February meeting 6. Announcements 6.a Next Meetings February 12, 2026. Approve 2026 Meeting Calendar Resolution Number: Moved to approve the 2026 OAAB meeting calendar Moved by: Anne Hoyt Seconded by: Susan Giasson Gilbert 2 Page 3 of 5 Motion Adopted 7. Adjournment Resolution Number: Motion to adjourn Moved by: Amy Kaczmarek Seconded by: Brandy Boyd The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Motion Adopted 3 Page 4 of 5 Senior Center Updates February 2026 Senior Center Updates:  Senior Center had two new furnaces installed to replace a broken one and a very old one.  The fencing around the dumpster and generator area has been installed.  The transportation program has transitioned into using the upgraded software and is now paperless. All schedules are transmitted from the software to the iPads. Tax Season:  We have scheduled over 50% of our appointments as of February 2 nd. AARP volunteers will begin preparing taxes on Wednesday February 4th. Appointments are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to Noon by calling (248) 246-3900. You can also use the QR code on the front page of the Times Newsletter to schedule online. Beginning February 4, 2026, Tax volunteers will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and every other Friday for appointments. Upcoming events/trips:  Royal Oak Fire Department Wellness Visits will be held on February 20th, March 20th, and April 17th. The ROFD will provide blood pressure checks, handing out the File of Life and providing information on the home lock boxes.  Royal Oak Rock the Block 2026 will be held on May 15th & 16th in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.  A Taste of Time luncheon journey will take place on June 26th. We have collaborated with 3 other centers Southfield, West Bloomfield and Ferndale for this event. We will be transporting our Royal Oak Seniors to Southfield Recreation Center for mocktails, coffee cake and bingo and then to Royal Oak Senior Center for Lunch and trivia, then off to West Bloomfield Connect Senior Center for dessert and games. The other centers will be transporting their seniors to the same locations.  Our seniors are taking off on their trip to Costa Rica on February 27 th for 9 days. We have 9 people signed up for this trip from Royal Oak through Collette Tours. Page 5 of 5

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