Senior Advisory Committee

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary Thursday, January 14, 2016 3:30 PM Village Hall Senior Advisory Committee Sharon Zimmerman Tony Fransetta Sampson Nebb Howard Trager Nancy Tanner Sharon Lascola Senior Advisory Committee Action Summary January 14, 2016 I CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Trager made a motion to approve the agenda, Mr. Nebb gave the second. The motion was approved. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Nebb asked that information regarding senior housing be added to the minutes. The minutes were approved pending addition of information. SAC15-015 Approval of Minutes from 9-10-15 IV. PRESENTATION SAC15-016 Senior Services Department Updates Meridith Tuckwood from the Senior Services Division gave an update on programs and services offered by the department. She distributed the new Senior Services Guide, the Senior Services brochure, and the Senior Services Symposium schedule for the first quarter of 2016. Mr. Trager asked if Channel 18 is being used to advertise symposiums. Ms. Tuckwood replied that she would check to make sure it is. Mr. Fransetta thanked Ms. Tuckwood for the work she does. Ms. Tuckwood was greatful and asked the committee to help get the word out to the senior community so they will know what services are available. Mr. Fransetta suggested that utility bills could be a good way to get word out. Mr. Trager offered to make the Golden Banner available for any article or information that can be provided. V. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Fransetta reminded the room that the committee has continually stressed that they are in favor of senior housing. VI. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Fransetta said he had heard that senior housing will be on the Counsiel agenda in February. Mr. Nebb said there were discussions and unanimous approvals by this board supporting a senior housing project. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS VIII. BOARD COMMENTS Village of Wellington Page 1 Senior Advisory Committee Action Summary January 14, 2016 Mr. Fransetta mentioned that Mr. Trager was recognized by Council for his work with seniors. He also mentioned that he himself was given a key to the City in recognition for his work with seniors as well. He made the point that if two members of the committee were recognized it should be a positive sign that the ideas set forward by the committee were valued by Council. Mr. Trager again thanked Ms. Tuckwood for her work and expressed how important the services are to the community. Ms. Zimmerman also thanked Ms. Tuckwood and reiterated his suggestion to use Channel 18. Mr. Nebb reminded the room that seniors pay taxes. Ms. Lascola also thanked Ms. Tuckwood. Ms. Tanner also thanked Ms. Tuckwood for her efforts. IX. CLOSING COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 3:56. NOTICE Village of Wellington Page 2