Commission Meeting

City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life of seniors in San Antonio and Bexar County through: * Outreach * Advocacy * Support of Senior Services and Resources * Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 9, 2024 @10:00AM CT Location: Bexar County Office of Emergency Management 8130 Inner Circle (Policy Room), San Antonio, Texas 78235 Via Zoom: Connect using https://zoom.us/j/8251803339 or call +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 8251803339 Password: 1234 Per Texas Open Meetings Act, the Chair and a quorum of the Commission will conduct a meeting in person at the physical location indicated above. OPEN MEETING – PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES, THANK YOU! *** Items Requiring Action*** 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Reading of the JCOEA Mission Statement – JCOEA Commissioners read in unison. To improve the quality of life of seniors in San Antonio and Bexar County through outreach, advocacy, the support of senior services and resources. 4. Public Comment (Limit Three Minutes) – I would like to recognize the fact that October 9, 2024 is Ageism Awareness Day. The public may attend the meeting in person. Please register beforehand via Phone: 210 207 7172 or email to: dhsseniorcustomerservicesmailbox@sanantonio.gov 5. Guest Speaker – 15 Minute limit (10 Present/5 Question & Answer): a) Overview of Operations, Bexar County Office of Emergency Management 6. Approval of September Meeting Minutes*** 7. New Business: a) JCOEA Nomination Committee – In the coming months please expect: 1. October: Committee is formed, comprised of 3 JCOEA Members 2. November: Committee Members solicit nominations from JCOEA Commissioners 3. December: Committee presents slate of nominees to JCOEA 4. January: Election held b) Committee Reports – 2 Minute limit 1. Health/Wellness – October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the importance of trail/pedestrian safety, and how to use a buddy system. 10/3/2024 11:17 AM  2. Housing – No Report 3. Transportation – Approved Complete Streets by City Council 4. Outreach – Bob Ross Committee Formation*** c) JCOEA Goals & Strategic Planning Meeting 1. Status of 2024 Goals 2. Discuss 2025 Goals 3. 2025 JCOEA Strategic Planning Meeting Location*** 8. Commissioners Commitment to the Mission – 2 Minute Limit 9. Update Reports: a) City of San Antonio 1. 2025 Senior Community Service Award Nomination Form 2. December Meeting Location 3. Soap Works Apartment Residents Update b) Bexar County – None c) Alamo Area Council of Governments - None 10. Upcoming Dates to Remember: a) Committee Meetings (Hybrid) Oct 16, 10am-2pm b) Items Due to Executive Committee for Consideration Oct 18 by 4pm • Note: Submit items via e-mail to JCOEA Chair or JCOEA Support Staff (COSA/County) c) Executive Committee Meeting Oct 23, 10am-11am d) Commission Meeting Nov 13, 10am-11:30am 10. Adjourn *In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, at any time during the City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs meeting, the Commission may meet in Executive Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including consultation with an attorney. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT This meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Parking is available. Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request (Interpreters for the Deaf must be requested forty-eight [48] hours prior to the meeting). For Assistance, Call (210) 207-7268 Voice/TTY. DECLARACIÓN DE ACCESIBILIDAD Esta reunión es accesible para personas incapacitadas. Estacionamiento estará disponible. Equipo y servicios adicionales (interpretes para los sordos) se harán disponibles si se pide con cuarenta y ocho (48) horas de anticipación a la reunión. Para asistencia, llame al (210) 207-7268 por voz / servicio de TTY. Future Committee Guest Speaker Assignment 1. November – Outreach 2. December – No Speaker 10/3/2024 11:17 AM