Senior Advisory Committee

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Thursday, February 11, 2016 3:30 PM Village Hall Senior Advisory Committee Mary Kastner Sharon Lascola Veronica McCue Sally Schwartz Howard Trager Sampson Nebb Jose Soto Senior Advisory Committee Action Summary - Final February 11, 2016 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:30pm. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The presentations were re-ordered so that the Senior Housing Survey presentation would be first and the agenda was approved unanimously. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SAC15-019 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 14, 2016 A motion was made by Mr. Nebb, seconded by Ms. Lascola, and unanimously passed approving the agenda of the January 14, 2016 SAC meeting. IV. PRESENTATION SAC15-018 SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS PRESENTATION Mr. DeLaney indicated that the the presentations were being brought back to the Senior Advisory Committee on the direction of the Council. Mr. Fransetta said he was aware and stated that the SAC had given Council all of the information necessary to move forward. He then asked if the Council had indicated specific questions for the SAC. Mr. DeLaney explained that the Council indicated in the meeting that they would like to get clarification of the differences between the survey and SAC recommendations with regard to density. Mr. Fransetta explained that the SAC determined the multi-level option was a more affordable one and would fit aesthetically in the area identified. Mr. Nebb added that multi-level would also serve more people. Ms. Zimmerman stated that she would prefer villas or single homes but was unsure of what people earn. Ms. Lascola indicated that she also preferred a villa or townhouse and felt Wellington homeowners would have sufficient money for them if they sold their current Wellington home. Mr. Basehart began his presentation with some census background information as well as senior housing terminology. He then talked about current inventory of housing that fits those categories. He then discussed possibilities for future projects. He presented three different density type options. Mr. Fransetta reiterated that this Board had made the recommendation for the larger density-type project. Ms. Zimmerman said she had thought about it and now thought the larger density is probably best. Village of Wellington Page 1 Senior Advisory Committee Action Summary - Final February 11, 2016 Mr. Nebb said there are plenty of nursing home beds available. He also thought that aging in place is fine; however, he did not think that Buena Vida is not affordable housing. He reiterated that the higher density project would serve more people. Ms. Lascola said selfishly she prefers a single family home or villa but agreed that the larger density project is better for more people. Mr. Fransetta asked if there was a motion. A motion was made by Ms. Tanner, seconded by Ms. Zimmerman, and unanimously passed by the Board, to continue with the larger density project. Mr. Fransetta added that he would request that the item be added back to the Council agenda later this month or next month. SAC15-017 SENIOR HOUSING SURVEY PRESENTATION James Poag presented the findings from the senior services survey completed in 2014-2015 noting that over 1400 surveys were sent out and 21% were returned. Mr. Fransetta stated that the SAC did not participate in the structuring of the survey, and ask who was consulted. Mr. Poag answered that a contracted company and the internal departments developed the survey. Mr. Fransetta asked if the results from the previous task force findings were presented to the survey company. Mr. Poag said they were not. Mr. Fransetta also asked if the SAC input was used in the formation of the survey, Mr. Poag said that previous meeting minutes and comments from the SAC were used. Mr. Nebb indicated that he didn't see how the majority of people could indicate they wanted to buy but would only be able to pay between $1000 and $2000 per month. Mr. Poag clarified that the purpose was to determine what people were comfortable with in order to start formulating a way to satisfy needs. Mr. Fransetta asked for clarification about what information was provided to survey takers. He indicated that he thought the survey was invalid because participants were not provided with the type of housing and pricing. Mr. Basehart explained that the survey was not intended to ask about a specific product but rather the comfort level with regard to budget. V. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Fransetta reiterated that the senior housing issue begain 10 years ago. VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mary Jaffe, a 24 year resident, suggested that if an item is going to the Council that it be advertised so people can attend the meeting to speak on the item. She also indicated that she never received a senior survey. She also indicated Village of Wellington Page 2 Senior Advisory Committee Action Summary - Final February 11, 2016 that a project should be attractive to everyone and not just those with more resources. VIII. BOARD COMMENTS Mr. Fransetta indicated that he was tendering his resignation from the committee effective at the conclusion of this meeting. He cited that he has not accomplished anything and didn't feel like the Council was taking the committee seriously. He also indicated that there is still a vacancy on the committee that the Council has not filled. Ms. Lascola agreed that the committee feels like they are wasting their time. Ms. Tanner agreed that nothing seems to get done. Mr. Nebb said he did not want to see Mr. Fransetta go anywhere. Ms. Jaffe got up from the audience and suggested that the board does not accept Mr. Fransetta's resignation. IX. CLOSING COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:47pm. 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