HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEN 2026-08-04 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
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.
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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 I DISCUSSION ITEMS
C.1 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:
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-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.
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