Minutes 03-02-20 Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Regular Meeting
Held at The Intracoastal Park Clubhouse,
2240 N. Federal Highway
Boynton Beach, Florida, on Monday, MarchsP.M.00
Larry Siegel, Acting Chair Brenton Rolle, Board Liaison
Jennifer Gomez
Alison Black
Judy Lyman
1. Call to Order
Larry Siegel acted as the Chair for the meeting and called the meeting to order at 2:05
p.M.
I. Pledge to the Flag
The members recited l e of Allegianceto the Flag.
III. Attendance
Kacy Young, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director, was present with Laura
Lansburgh, City Marketing Manager and Chelsea Sanabia, Marketing and Events
Specialist, to talk about the City's Centennial events.
Ms. Lansburgh explained the City is celebrating the Centennial in 2020 and has many
things planned. She reviewed a presentation made at the last City Commission
meeting which is attached to the minutes, and explained not everything has been
finalized. The activities depend on the budget and volunteers. The presentation was
being made so each advisory board and committee group is aware of the Centennial
and what the City's plans are. The theme of the City calendar was Postcards. The City
asked the community to send in postcards that could be used for the Calendar. She
reviewed all of the activities as contained in the meeting backup by month.
(Angela Cruz arrived of 2:15 p.m.)
Ms. Lansburgh also reviewed a Census 2020 presentation, also attached to the minutes
and reviewed the City's activities and efforts to have everyone included in the count.
Ms. Lansburgh noted the City's Economic Development Director holds a "Business
Over Coffee" event at Fire Station 5. There is a Census representative and a Complete
Count Committee here to learn what the City was doing and how they can help
communicate the census messaging. It was noted the Senior Health Fair would be
held March 12t'.If the members know of anyone who could help distribute postcards,
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they should let Ms. Lansburgh know. Mr. Siegel asked if the City was requesting
anyone 100 years old to come forward. Ms. Lansburgh explained the City was, but
needs assistance in identifying these individuals. She was hoping the Senior Advisory
Board could help. The goal was to locate and celebrate the City's Centennials, include
them in the parade, and be part of the Centennial Celebration. There will be ads in the
Senior Center and a lot of messaging. Mr. Siegel commented that the number of
people over 65 is greater than individuals 5 and under. Calendars were distributed to
the members. The Health Fair is on the 121h at the Ezell Hester Center. Ms. Cruz
requested they receive the event information by email. Ms. Lansburgh agreed.
Angela Cruz, explained she is a new member of the Senior Advisory Board and she
formerly lived at 500 Ocean. She conducts legislative analysis, research and regulatory
research as well for a private research firm. She was seeking to get more involved in
the community.
IV. Agenda Approval
Motion
Ms. Gomez moved to approve the agenda as presented. Ms. Lyman seconded the
motion. The motion unanimously passed.
V. Approval of Minutes
There was no January meeting. The meeting before that was September. The minutes
had been previously emailed.
Motion
Mr. Siegel moved to approve the previous minutes as is. He commented he had not
reviewed them. Ms. Gomez seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed.
V11. Unfinished Business
A Chair and Vice Chair was needed to run the meetings. Mr. Siegel asked for
volunteers. Ms. Cruz volunteered to serve as Chair. There were no other nominations
made. Mr. Siegel moved to nominate Angela Cruz for Chair. Ms. Lyman seconded the
nomination. The nomination unanimously passed.
Motion
Ms. Lyman moved to nominate Mr. Siegel as Vice Chair. Mr. Siegel accepted the
nomination. Ms. Cruz seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations.
The nomination unanimously passed.
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It was noted all the members completed the required Ethics Training.
VIII. Now Business
Mr. Siegel noted the members had received intormation on the Advisory Board articles
from the Code of Ordinances. He asked if anyone had any comment or issues.
Mr. Rolle explained the articles were from 1997 and they have not been reviewed or
changed since then. He suggested reviewing the articles and updating the document, by
setting goals that are relevant to the senior community in Boynton Beach and finding ways
the Board could be helpful. The changes could be submitted to the City Commission for
review and approval. Once that is done, the Board could move forward, creating its
agendas, following its updated mission and gathering the information, which Mr. Rolle will
assist with. He is available to help and give the Board direction on what they want to
accomplish. Mr. Rolle suggested keeping the mission general and pointed out the
mission does not serve the senior center or govern the senior center, it helps the senior
community. Mr. Siegel agreed it was an opportunity to fine tune the Board's direction,
create an identity and codify what they want to see happen. He thought the members
should study the mission and breathe life into the document. Ms. Gomez noted it was
written broadly enough that most of what they would want to do would fall under it.
Ms. Lyman noted the Mayor has requested information about dementia. She also
mentioned Courtyard Gardens opened and they have meetings every Friday from 1 p.m.
to 2 p.m., for caregivers of people who have dementia. She bought brochures. They have
classes and a support system. The mayor was concerned about getting information to
the senior community about living with and prevention of dementia. The senior center is
having presentations open to the public about dementia and published the sessions. The
sessions are also open to the general public. Courtyard Gardens is a memory center.
Mr. Rolle commented if someone wants to visit places like Courtyard Gardens and share
information, and they could get the information to Mr. Rolle, he can send it to the senior
center members and the entire senior population. Mr. Rolle explained the Center holds
two Health Fairs a year in September and March. Board members that want to be a part
of it, aside from vending purposes, can have a table to disseminate information to the
public about any topic.
Mr. Young suggested the board bring resources to Mr. Rolle so they can provide it to the
senior center members. If it is a presentation, it could be on any topic so they can provide
services needed for the senior community. Ms. Lyman had information about supportive
services and caregivers support. There is information they could obtain in the care of
seniors. It was noted the Senior Center just held a presentation about caregiving two
weeks ago. Mr. Siegel thought the members should bear in mind, as they are
accomplishing these things, was that information had to be part of the Board's
infrastructure. They have to have services. Over the next 30 years, the 60 and over
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population will more than triple, and the population of those with dementia will also triple.
The Board should get itself prepared for this and ensure they have systems and services
in place. He noted it comes down to money, and he thought the Board should investigate
if there would be funding they could tap into. While activities and services at the Senior
Center are good, they have to have something for seniors to come to. They will not be
able to hide from funding issues much longer as far as having tangible things in place.
Mr. Rolle explained funding is a Commission item. The board could request to be heard
at a Commission meeting requesting they approve funding.
Mr. Rolle explained the semi-annual health fair flyers were distributed. The fair will be on
Thursday, March 12th, at the Ezell Hester Center. The members are welcome to attend
and if two members wanted to attend, Mr. Rolle will make a table available for them to get
the information out.
Ms. Cruz would be interested in attending. Mr, Siegel advised he would try to be there,
but was unsure of his schedule.
Vill. Adjournment
`There was no further business to discuss.
Motion
Ms. Gomez moved to adjourn. Ms. Lyman seconded the motion. The motion
unanimously passed. The next meeting will be held on June 1st.
The meeting was adjoumed at 2:53 p.m.
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Catherine Cherry
Minutes Specialist
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