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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, Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida March 29 2020 INSIMENIM 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. 2 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida March 2, 2020 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 3 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida March 2, 2020 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. aZItA Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 4