Minutes 06-03-19 MINUTES OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING HELD AT
THE INTRACOASTAL PARK CLUBHOUSE 2240 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY,
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019, AT 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Terry liames, Vice Chair Brent Rolle, Board Liaison
Judy Lyman
Lawrence Siegel
Jennifer Gomez
Alison Black
ABSENT:
Margaret Newton
I. Call to Order
Vice Chair liames called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.
II. Pledge to the Flag
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. Roll Call
Roll call established a quorum was present.
IV. Agenda Approval
Vice Chair liames announced she did not get the agenda to Mr. Rolle in time and there
was no quorum at the last meeting.
V. Unfinished business.
Vice Chair liames asked if the members contacted any of the senior communities. She
had called three. Mr. Siegel also reported he did not receive any responses. Vice Chair
liames thought it may be helpful to get in touch with the Lion's Club as a place to start.
She had spoken with Leisureville and a community on Federal Highway and they do not
call back. She thought the communities think the Board is soliciting. Mr. Siegal agreed
and thought there was some general confusion because most communities were handled
by management companies, and they only look at the business of administering to what
they need to do with the community may not fall within their purview. He agreed it might
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be better to go through service organizations such as VFWs, churches and other similar
entities. The Board was trying to solicit input from the different communities, to assist
them, and receive input about what they can do for seniors. Ms. Lyman, who is from
Hunters Run, commented they have various special interest groups. Vice Chair liames
thought they could meet and speak with them.
Ms. Gomez had contact information on various other communities and homeowner
associations, and noted there are many seniors living in all City neighborhoods. Vice
Chair liames asked if any of the members knew of anyone in the Lions Club or others.
She requested the members contemplate thinking of one neighborhood to go to and
speak with them. Mr. Siegal agreed to speak to seniors at different centers and
commented he has several programs at the Weissman Center and JCC for their seniors
and he would speak with them as well. Vice Chair liames asked if anyone was interested
in speaking at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles on Federal She asked for suggestions
on how to obtain community input on how the Board can assist Seniors. Jennifer can the
Board put something on the Park and Rec sites. Brent would give a contact person,which
was Eleanor Krusell.
Vice Chair asked if all took the Ethics Training.
VI. New Business
New member Judy Lyman introduced herself. She lives in Hunters Run and has been
their Government Relations person for three years. She also campaigned for the Mayor
and Vice Mayor. She likes being involved in things that help her community. She worked
in health and secretarial services, has written grants and worked with insurance and 501
(c) 3 organizations. She noted Boynton Beach is growing with the new Town Square and
it will be a wonderful town. She is good at fundraising.
Alison Black explained she is a Care Manager at a health care agency caring for seniors
Jennifer Gomez is an attorney handling estate planning, probate and asset protection.
She works with many seniors in the community.
Larry Siegel is an educator and clinical sexologist working with seniors.
Vice Chair liames has a Home Health Care Agency in Boynton Beach. She was born
and raised in Boynton Beach.
Thursday, September 19th is the next health Fair. Mr. Rolle will email the statistics from
the last health fair to the members. He reported the Fair went very well. Vice Chair
liames asked if they received any feedback from the City, or if there was anything the
Senior Advisory Board could hand out, but Mr. Rolle was not aware of anything. He also
had not heard anything about Healthier Boynton Beach.
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Ms. Black asked if community agencies could attend the Senior Health Fair to inform
residents about services offered and learned they could. Mr. Rolle explained that was
what the Fair was all about. Anyone interested in participating should contact Mr. Rolle
about the process. Vendors have to pay for a table and it is first come, first served. The
fee depends on if the organization is for profit or non-profit. For example, the United Way
is either $60, $90 or $100. The Board will meet in August. Vice Chair liames wanted to
put together a brochure and invited the members to sit at the table to hand it out. Mr.
Rolle explained the Board meets every three months. The next meeting will be the first
Monday of the month, but due to Labor Day, the meeting will be on September 9th.
Vice Chair asked if any information was received about home health grants from Healthier
Boynton Beach. Mr. Siegel inquired if the Board could use City resources to see what
grants are available. Ms. Lyman had spoken with Debbie Majors, ADA and Grants
Coordinator, about the same thing was told the City is very busy handling ADA
requirements and then will return to grants. Mr. Siegel suggested getting access to the
available grant list, and working on it independently.
Vice Chair liames asked if anyone wanted to be the Chair of the Board and commented
she would continue on as Vice Chair of the Board until someone wanted to serve as Chair.
She would also speak with "Tony' and see if Ms. Newton was interested in the position
of the Chair.
Ms. Lyman announced she is working with the builder of Courtyard Gardens Senior
Center on Congress Avenue and she may be able to get some items from him as he is
trying to publicize the facility. Vice Chair liames thought he may interested in serving on
the Board. Ms. Lyman was aware the owner has two sons in the business and has an
Executive Director.
VII. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Siegel moved to adjourn. Ms. Gomez
seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at
2:27 p.m.
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Catherine Cherry
Minutes Specialist
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