Older Adults Advisory Board

Agenda Royal Oak Older Adults Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, May 14, 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. Senior Center Coordinator Update b. City Commission Representative Update c. Staff Liaison Update 6. Announcements a. Next Meetings June 11, 2026 7. Adjournment  Minutes Royal Oak Older Adults Advisory Board Meeting April 22, 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 ____ Amy Kaczmarek ____ Maureen Elliott ____ Tessa Simon _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. Moved by: _________________ Seconded by: _________________ Adopted / Tied / Failed 2. Approval of Agenda Moved by: Amy Kaczmarek Seconded by: Maureen Elliott Adopted / Tied / Failed 3. Approval of Minutes Moved by: Brandy Boyd Seconded by: Amy Kaczmarek 1 Page 2 of 4  Adopted / Tied / Failed 4. Public Comment Janice Wagman reported the DDA voted to fund the Throne bathroom for one year only, while looking for a permanent solution. Request that the Older Adults Advisory Board (OAAB) ask the DDA to formally adopt the Aging in Place plan like they did with the S-cap (sustainability plan. Janice discussed the steps that she took and meetings that she had to successfully get the kiosk at civic center parking lot moved near the handicap parking spots and the ramp. Janice suggested that the OAAB request additional members and a revision to the charter/ordinance so that they have enough members to have work groups for discussions. Janice share a sample transportation survey and suggested that we keep it short to ensure more people will complete. 5. Representative Updates 5.a Senior Center Coordinator Update Senior Center Coordinator share updates with agenda package. 5.b Recreation Director Update Share an invite to the Paruch park ribbon cutting event. 5.c City Commission Representative Update Not in attaendance. 5.d Staff Liaison Update 6. Old Business 6.a City of Royal Oak Community Benefits Guidelines Tabled until next meeting 6.b Review of Transportation Presentation Tabled until next meeting. 7. New Business 7.a Review of Aging in Place Plan status for Newer Members Moved by: Maureen Elliott Seconded by: Brandy Boyd Maureen moved to have a special meeting to review Aging in Place plan for new members. Adopted / Tied / Failed 2 Page 3 of 4  7.b Sub Committees Tabled until after the Special meeting. 8. Announcements 8.a Next Meeting 9. Adjournment Moved by: Susan Giasson Gilbert Seconded by: Brandy Boyd The meeting was adjourned at p.m. Adopted / Tied / Failed 3 Page 4 of 4