HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEN 2026-04-09 Minutes 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
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B.1 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
C.1 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
E.1 UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Ms. Pekurney reviewed upcoming city events throughout the spring 2026 season.
E.2 CALENDAR OF COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
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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.
Adrie Pekurney, Dir for
ATTEST:
Cindy Dobb , ffice Coordinator
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