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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEN 2026-10-14 Agendas t4RH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS AGENDA 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 REGULAR MEETING: 1:30 PM A. CALL TO ORDER A.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS B. ACTION ITEMS B.1 Approve Minutes of the August 4, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting. B.2 Review and Discuss ACSA Goals: Committee Member Feedback C. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS C.1 Discussion of Next Steps: Committee Member Roles C.2 NRH Neighborhood Services Department C.3 Social Transportation for Seniors (STS) CA NRH Fire Department D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS D.1 Upcoming City Events G. ADJOURNMENT Certification Wednesday, October 14, 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 Thursday, October 8, 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. Wednesday, October 14, 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: October 14, 2026 SUBJECT: Approve the Minutes of the August 4, 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 prepares 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 August 4, 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 AUGUST 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Compton called the meeting to order on August 4, 2026 at 1:32 p.m. Present: Committee Members: Suzy Compton, Chair, Place 4 Kathryn L. Vowels, Vice-Chair, Place 1 Carole Cross, Place 2 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 Caroline Waggoner, Assistant City Manager (arrived at 2:00 p.m.) Parks and Recreation Staff Members: Adrien Pekurney, Director Julie Adkins, NRH Senior Center Supervisor Cindy Dobbs, Office Coordinator Absent: Antonio Evangelista, Assistant Director A.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. B. ACTION ITEMS B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9, 2026 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS MEETING. August 04, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMITTEE MEMBER SCOMA, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ALEXANDER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9, 2026 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS MEETING. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. A MOTION WAS BROUGHT UP TO MOVE THE NEXT SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING FROM OCTOBER 6, 2026 TO OCTOBER 14, 2026 TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE MEMBER SCHEDULES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER WISSORE TO APPROVE THE DATE CHANGE. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS CA NRH POLICE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS Jessica Browning from the North Richland Hills Police Department delivered a presentation on scam and fraud prevention, with a particular focus on protecting senior citizens. C.2 AREA AGENCY ON AGING TARRANT COUNTY (UNITED WAY) OVERVIEW Shakita Johnson from the Area Agency on Aging provided an overview of the services they offer to senior citizens in Tarrant County as part of United Way. C.3 MEALS ON WHEELS OVERVIEW Philip Gonzales provided an overview of Meals on Wheels, highlighting their mission to offer nutritious meals and community support to residents and senior citizens of Tarrant County. C.4 DISCUSS ACSA GOALS SURVEY AND SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MEMBER RESPONSES Adrien Pekurney led a discussion on the ACSA goals survey completed by the committee members, highlighting three key focus areas: August 04, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 -Communication: Enhancing communication for NRH senior residents -Continuing Education. Expanding educational opportunities on services and programs for NRH senior residents -Community Engagement: Encouraging greater engagement with available services for NRH senior residents The committee reviewed several potential initiatives to enhance support and engagement for NRH senior residents: -Create a dedicated landing page on the City website as a centralized resource for senior-related information. -Increase senior-focused outreach at City community events. -Ensure committee members are familiar with all local organizations that provide assistance to seniors. -Develop strategies to encourage senior participation in community activities, including spotlight features. -Implement intergenerational programs, such as technology learning opportunities for seniors. -Hosted senior information events to provide education on available services and resources. The committee further discussed practical ways to implement these goals and integrate them into future planning. D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS D.1 UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Ms. Pekurney gave an overview of Community Events in North Richland Hills. E. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Compton adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m. August 04, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Suzy Compton, Chair ATTEST: Cindy Dobbs, Office Coordinator August 04, 2026 Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: October 14, 2026 SUBJECT: Review and Discuss 2026-2027 ACSA Strategic Roadmap and Committee Member Feedback PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs will review and discuss the committee's goals and the feedback that was received. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs will review and discuss the committee's established strategic goals, along with the feedback gathered from members throughout the development process. Committee members have provided thoughtful input and suggestions, which have been incorporated into the draft strategic roadmap goals document. This discussion will ensure alignment of priorities, clarify any remaining questions, and confirm that the final goals accurately reflect the shared direction of the committee. The review will serve as an opportunity to reinforce collaborative decision-making and set the foundation for implementing the finalized goals moving forward in 2026-2027. RECOMMENDATION: Approve and Implement the ACSA Strategic Roadmap Document Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs - Strategic Priorities (2026-2027) Overview:The ACSA Committee Member Goals Survey collected input from each member to identify the most important needs for seniors in the community. Survey themes focused on improving communication reach, expanding education on available services, and opportunities for community engagement. ACSA Survey results show a strong desire for clearer communication, better education on available resources, and more community engagement opportunities. The committee feedback provides a clear roadmap for strengthening senior support across the city. This plan positions ACSA to significantly improve the quality of life for NRH seniors. 1. COMMUNICATIONS: • Create a dedicated Senior Resources webpage with consolidated information. • Add recurring senior-focused content to the City newsletter and use multi-channel outreach. • Coordinate messaging through churches, nonprofits, clubs, and senior-serving organizations. • Offer digital communication training for seniors and families. 2. CONTINUING EDUCATION: • Launch a Quarterly Senior Education Series. • Provide caregiver workshops to support families. • Develop an online Senior Resource Directory. • Use of short surveys after programs to identify topic needs. 3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: • Publish a monthly senior-friendly activity calendar. • Host ACSA booths at major city events and community spaces. • Build intergenerational programs with schools and nonprofits. • Improve transportation awareness. STRATEGIC ROADMAP: Q1 —Website Content Development and Review, newsletter section, outreach communication. Q2 — Education series, caregiver workshops, resource directory. Q3 —Activity calendar, event booths, intergenerational programs. Q4 —Senior Information Fair, Senior Spotlight, expanded partnerships. Possible Year-End —annual senior survey, services report, metrics analysis. k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: October 14, 2026 SUBJECT: Discussion of Next Steps Communication Development and Committee Member Support Roles PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs will discuss and establish clear committee member roles in the development of content for both the senior services web page and the community resource directory. As the City works to strengthen its online presence and improve access to information for older adults, it is essential to identify who will contribute to content creation, resource verification, and ongoing content updates. Committee members have already offered valuable insight into the types of resources, topics, and service information that should be highlighted to best support the senior community. This agenda item will focus on organizing those contributions, defining responsibilities, and creating a structured, collaborative process to ensure the online materials remain accurate, comprehensive, and user-friendly. Establishing these roles will help the committee maintain high-quality digital resources and enhance outreach efforts to seniors and their caregivers. k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: October 14, 2026 SUBJECT: Presentations by Local Organizations: NRH Neighborhood Services Department PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: A series of presentations will be shared by local civic and non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting NRH senior citizens. Each group will highlight the important work taking place in the community and the resources available to older adults. • NRH Neighborhood Services Department presented by Kristin James, Assistant Director k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: October 14, 2026 SUBJECT: Presentations by Local Organizations: Social Transportation for Seniors (STS) PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: A series of presentations will be shared by local civic and non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting NRH senior citizens. Each group will highlight the important work taking place in the community and the resources available to older adults. • Social Transportation for Seniors (STS) presented by Faye Beaulieu k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFIARS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: October 14, 2026 SUBJECT: Presentations by Local Organizations: NRH Fire Department PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: A series of presentations will be shared by local civic and non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting NRH senior citizens. Each group will highlight the important work taking place in our community and the resources available to older adults. • NRH Fire Department k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: October 14, 2026 SUBJECT: Upcoming City Events PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY: • A list of upcoming 2026 Q1 (October— December) events will be presented to the Committee. MR Parks and Recreation • Fall at the Hall-Movies at the Plaza, Saturday, October 17, 6:OOpm-8:45pm • Fall at the Hall-NRH Pumpkin Point, Friday, October 23, 5:30pm -8:OOpm • Fall Movies in the Park-Friday, November 6, Green Valley Park, 6:OOpm-9:OOpm • NRH Veterans Day Celebration-Wednesday, November 11 at 11:00am, City Hall • NRH Christmas Tree Lighting-Thurs., December 3 6:OOpm-8:30pm, Hawk Ave. • NRH Run Run Rudolph Fun 5K-Saturday, December5, 8:30am, NRH Centre Neighborhood Services • Fall Fix It Bliltz, Saturday, October 17, time vary based on projects being conducted Fire Department and City Services In conjunction with the Fire Department's annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 17, the community is invited to get a first-hand look at the city facilities included in the November bond election. Stop by during these hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Fire Dept. Open House at the Fire Training Center, 7202 Dick Fisher Dr. Park at the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning, 7020 Mid Cities Blvd. • City Services Complex Open House, 7200-A&7200-B Dick Fisher Dr. S. Park at the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning, 7020 Mid Cities Blvd. • Library Open House, 9015 Grand Ave. Park in the Library or NRH Centre parking lot. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Fire Station 2 Open House, 4001 Rufe Snow Dr. Park in the field across the street from the fire station. • Fire Station 3 Open House, 5328 Davis Blvd. Park at the business next door to the fire station. Police Department Prescription Drug Take Back Event-Saturday, October 24, 2026 NRHPD is participating in the DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. at Walmart(9101 North Tarrant Parkway)to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. Note:Prior to dropping off medications, please remove pills from bottles;place them in a plastic bag. Items not accepted: Needles, Sharps, Inhalers, and Liquids. City Early Voting begins October 19-October 30 Early Voting Hours • October 19-23, Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • October 24, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. • October 25, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • October 26-30, Monday- Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early Voting Locations • NRH City Hall, Community Room, 4301 City Point Drive, North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 • Gary Fickes Northeast Courthouse, Community Room, 645 Grapevine Highway, H u rst, Tx 76054 View all Tarrant County Early Voting Locations. • Note:The NRH Library is NOT an early voting location for this election. • Election Day Tuesday, November SAVE THE DATES OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2 MOVIE ICI THE PLAZA. MONSTERS, INC. i OCT 6 PM TRUNK OR TREAT, 7 PM MOVIE 17 T. OSCAR TREVINO MUNICIPAL PLAZA OCT . .............. 2 �- OCT T SENIOR O%T " 28 & 9RANDA HALL lr NOV �q FOR MORE INFO «. WWW.NRHTX.COM/CALENDAR