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Home My WebLink AboutSEN 2026-06-09 Agendas t4RH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS AGENDA 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 REGULAR MEETING: 1:30 PM A. CALL TO ORDER A.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS B. ACTION ITEMS B.1 Approve Minutes of the April 9, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting. C. PRESENTATIONS / MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION C.1 NRH Senior Center Overview - Senior Center Supervisor Julie Adkins C.2 Community Enrichment Center Overview - CEC Executive Director Bryan Downer C.3 Serving Our Seniors Overview - SOS Executive Director Elizabeth Grace CA Committee Initiatives & Discussion Items D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS D.1 Upcoming City Events E. ADJOURNMENT Certification Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Agenda Page 1 of 2 I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by 5:00 PM. Cindy Dobbs, Office Coordinator This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Agenda Page 2 of 2 k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: June 9, 2026 SUBJECT: Approve the Minutes of the April 9, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting. PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Parks and Recreation Director SUMMARY: The minutes are approved by a majority vote of the Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs meetings. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Parks and Recreation Office prepare action minutes for each Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs meeting. The minutes from each meeting are placed on a later agenda for review and approval by the Committee. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be uploaded to the city's website. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the April 9, 2026, Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting. MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE APRIL 9, 2026 INAUGURAL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Adrien Pekurney, Parks and Recreation Director, called the meeting to order at 11.34 a.m. Present: Kathryn Vowels, Place 1 Carole Cross, Place 2 JoAnn J. Johnson, Place 3 Suzy Compton, Place 4 David W. Wissore, Place 5 Charles Scoma, Place 6 Valencia J. Alexander, Place 7 City Council & City Management: Kelvin Deupree, Mayor Pro Tern Paulette Hartman, City Manager (was present to greet committee) Caroline Waggoner, Assistant City Manger Parks and Recreation Staff: Adrien Pekurney, Director Antonio Evangelista, Assistant Director Julie Adkins, NRH Senior Center Supervisor Cindy Dobbs, Office Coordinator A.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. A.2 INTRODUCTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES, CITY COUNCIL & CITY STAFF Each member of the Committee and staff members introduced themselves to the group. B. ACTION ITEMS April 09, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 BA ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPOINT SUZY COMPTON AS CHAIR BY BOARD MEMBER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER VOWELS. THIS MOTION PASSED 6-0. A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPOINT KATHRYN VOWELS AS VICE-CHAIR BY BOARD MEMBER COMPTON AND SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER SCOMA. THIS MOTION PASSED 6-0. C. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS CA OMA/PIA FOR BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Ms. Adrien Pekurney, Director, presented an overview of the Open Meetings Act and the Public Information Act (OMA/PIA), which are required trainings for all board and committee members. C.2 OVERVIEW OF COMMITTEE ROLE Ms. Pekurney provided an overview of the Committee's role, including- -Providing insight and recommendations -Representing diverse senior perspectives -Engaging with the community -Supporting communication between seniors and the city C.3 OVERVIEW OF CITY COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Pekurney provided an overview of the city's wide range of communication platforms and outreach efforts. D. CITY/ORGANIZATION UPDATES E. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS EA UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Ms. Pekurney reviewed upcoming city events throughout the spring 2026 season. E.2 CALENDAR OF COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE April 09, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Based on feedback gathered through the pre-meeting questionnaire and the group discussion, the committee has agreed to the following future meeting dates- -Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1.30 PM -Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1.30 PM -Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 1.30 PM -Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 1.30 PM In addition, three goals were established for the June meeting- -Communication -Outreach and Events -Education on Outside Services F. ADJOURNMENT Adrien Pekurney adjourned the meeting at 1.05 p.m. Adrien Pekurney, Director ATTEST: Cindy Dobbs, Office Coordinator April 09, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: June 9, 2026 SUBJECT: Presentations by Local Organizations: NRH Senior Center PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: A series of presentations will be shared by local organizations dedicated to supporting our senior citizens. Each group will highlight the important work they're doing in our community and the resources available to older adults. • NRH Senior Center Overview — Senior Center Supervisor Julie Adkins • Community Enrichment Center Overview - CEC Executive Director Bryan Downer • Serving Our Seniors Overview - SOS Executive Director Elizabeth Grace k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: June 9, 2026 SUBJECT: Presentations by Local Organizations: Community Enrichment Center PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: A series of presentations will be shared by local organizations dedicated to supporting our senior citizens. Each group will highlight the important work they're doing in our community and the resources available to older adults. • NRH Senior Center Overview — Senior Center Supervisor Julie Adkins • Community Enrichment Center Overview - CEC Executive Director Bryan Downer • Serving Our Seniors Overview - SOS Executive Director Elizabeth Grace k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: June 9, 2026 SUBJECT: Presentations by Local Organizations: Serving Our Seniors PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: A series of presentations will be shared by local organizations dedicated to supporting our senior citizens. Each group will highlight the important work they're doing in our community and the resources available to older adults. • NRH Senior Center Overview — Senior Center Supervisor Julie Adkins • Community Enrichment Center Overview - CEC Executive Director Bryan Downer • Serving Our Seniors Overview - SOS Executive Director Elizabeth Grace k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: June 9, 2026 SUBJECT: Committee Initiatives & Discussion Items PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: • Adrien Pekurney will facilitate a group discussion focusing on the committee initiative, along with additional related topics. The session will provide an opportunity for participants to share insights, ask questions, and collaborate on next steps. k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: June 9, 2026 SUBJECT: Upcoming City Events PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: • A list of upcoming events will be presented to the Committee.