HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEN 2026-06-09 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
J U N E 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
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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
C.1 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
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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.
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ATTEST:
Cindy DO, Office Coordiw
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