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Home My WebLink AboutSEN 2026-08-04 Agendas t4RH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS AGENDA 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING: 1:30 PM A. CALL TO ORDER A.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS B. ACTION ITEMS B.1 Approve Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting. C. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS C.1 NRH Police Department Overview of Programs C.2 Area Agency on Aging Tarrant County (United Way) Overview C.3 Meals on Wheels Overview CA Discuss ACSA Goals Survey and Summary of Committee Member Responses D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS D.1 Upcoming City Events E. ADJOURNMENT Certification Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Agenda Page 1 of 2 I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the 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, July 29, 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, August 4, 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: August 4, 2026 SUBJECT: Approve the Minutes of the June 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 June 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 JUNE 9, 2026 REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Compton called the meeting to order on June 9, 2026 at 1:31 p.m. Present: Committee Members: Suzy Compton, Chair, Place 4 Kathryn L. Vowels, Vice-Chair, Place 1 Carole Cross, Place 2 (left at 2:30 p.m.) JoAnn J. Johnson, Place 3 David W. Wissore, Place 5 Charles Scoma, Place 6 Valenica J. Alexander, Place 7 City Council & City Management: Kelvin Deupree, Mayor Pro Tern (left at 2:26 p.m.) Caroline Waggoner, Assistant City Manager Parks and Recreation Staff Members: Adrien Pekurney, Director Antonio Evangelista, Assistant Directior Julie Adkins, NRH Senior Center Supervisor Cindy Dobbs, Office Coordinator A.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. B. ACTION ITEMS B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 9, 2026 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS MEETING. APPROVED June 09, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMITTEE MEMBER VOWELS, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ALEXANDER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 9, 2026 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS MEETING. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C. PRESENTATIONS / MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION CA NRH SENIOR CENTER OVERVIEW - SENIOR CENTER SUPERVISOR JULIE ADKINS Ms. Julie Adkins, Supervisor of the NRH Senior Center, provided a detailed presentation highlighting recent activities, programs, and ongoing initiatives at the facility. She shared updates on current events, upcoming offerings, and the center's continued efforts to support and engage the community's senior population. C.2 COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT CENTER OVERVIEW - CEC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BRYAN DOWNER Mr. Bryan Downer, Executive Director of the Community Enrichment Center (CEC), provided a comprehensive overview of the organization and its mission. He highlighted the many ways the CEC connects with and supports the community each day, emphasizing their outreach efforts, partnerships, and the programs they offer to assist individuals and families in need. C.3 SERVING OUR SENIORS OVERVIEW - SOS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH GRACE Ms. Elizabeth Grace, Executive Director of Serving Our Seniors (SOS), delivered an informative presentation outlining the impactful work the organization is doing within the community. She highlighted the wide range of resources SOS provides to support older adults, including essential services, outreach efforts, and programs designed to promote independence, safety, and overall well-being. C.4 COMMITTEE INITIATIVES & DISCUSSION ITEMS Ms. Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation, facilitated a discussion with the group reviewing the key topics covered during the April meeting and outlining the committee's top three priorities moving forward. She also shared next steps for refining these goals and announced that she will distribute a survey to gather additional input and perspectives from committee members. D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS June 09, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 D.1 UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Ms. Valencia J. Alexander informed the group that the upcoming Empowering Seniors Expo is scheduled to take place on October 1, 2026, at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth. E. ADJOURNMENT Chair Compton adjourned the meeting at 3:26 p.m. Suzy Compton, Chair ATTEST: Cindy Dobbs, Office Coordinator June 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: August 4, 2026 SUBJECT: Presentations by Local Organizations: NRH Police Department PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: A series of presentations will be shared by local organizations dedicated to supporting NRH senior citizens. Each group will highlight the important work they're doing in the community and the resources available to older adults. • NRH Police Department Overview of Senior Education Programs k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: August 4, 2026 SUBJECT: Presentations by Local Organizations: Area Agency on Aging PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: A series of presentations will be shared by local organizations dedicated to supporting senior citizens. Each group will highlight the important work they're doing in the NRH community and the resources available to older adults. • Area Agency on Aging Tarrant County (United Way) k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: August 4, 2026 SUBJECT: Presentations by Local Organizations: Meals on Wheels 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. • Meals on Wheels k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: August 4, 2026 SUBJECT: Presentation and Discussion of ACSA Goals Survey Responses PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: Staff will review the ACSA goals survey responses completed by the committee members. This feedback will help to align the NRH ACSA with tangible and attainable goals in the areas of: • Improved Communication for NRH Senior Residents • Continuing Education on various services and programs for NRH senior residents • Encouragement of Services engagement for NRH senior residents k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: August 4, 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.