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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVE CHANGES TO GRAPEVINE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDATION: Consider a resolution amending the Grapevine Senior Advisory Committee
meeting times.
FUNDING SOURCE: NA
BACKGROUND: On July 31, 2000 the City of Grapevine Senior Advisory Board was
formally established by City Council via Resolution 20-39.The board
serves in an advisory role to the City Council and staff regarding matters
pertaining to broader senior issues and operation of the Grapevine Senior
Center. The general functions of the Senior Advisory Board include
supporting the Senior Center through sharing of resources, senior issues,
educational workshops, programs and training targeted to the senior
community.
The Committee consists of seven members and meets six times per year.
Since 2000, the active adults have moved from the Senior Center to The
REC.Programming has changed and the role of the board has been in
flux the last few years. Chairman Dick Guckel engaged staff and City
Council Liaison Duff O'Dell to look at the role and purpose of the board.
After several months of workshops and planning, the current Senior
Advisory Board recommends changing the meetings to quarterly. The
meetings will now be hosted on the community side of The REC,
immediately after lunch so all present can participate.
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR
MEMBERSHIP, TERMS AND APPOINTMENTS
THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF
OFFICERS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, it is the considered belief and opinion of the Grapevine City Council
that certain aspects of City Government functions in a manner that best serves the needs
of the community when interested citizens participate and assist in the formulation of
policies; and
WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council is of the considered belief and opinion that
such participation may be effectively manifested through a Senior Citizen Advisory Board;
and
WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council is of the considered belief and opinion that
a Senior Citizens Advisory Board would benefit and be in the best interest of the City of
Grapevine, Texas and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
ordinance have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this ordinance to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That a Senior Citizens Advisory Board for the City of Grapevine,
Texas, be and is hereby established.
Section 3. That the purposes of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board shall be:
a. To act in an advisory capacity to the City in matters pertaining to
its senior citizens.
b. To help identify the needs of senior citizens and enhance their
quality of life.
c. To use all available resources to inform senior citizens of
community services.
Section 4. That the organization of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board shall be
as follows:
a. The Board shall consist of seven members, four of whom will be
appointed by the City Council as regular members and three ex-
officio members representing the Senior Activities Center Advisory
Council, Grapevine Housing Authority, and GRACE Board of
Directors. All regular members must be residents of Grapevine. All
seven members shall be voting members.
b. Initially, two regular members shall be appointed to serve a one
year terms, and two regular members shall be appointed to serve
two year terms. Thereafter, all appointments shall be made for two
year terms.
c. The Mayor shall appoint one City Council Member to serve as
Liaison.
d. The Mayor shall appoint from the membership a Chairman, who
will preside at the meetings. The Chairman must be a resident of
Grapevine. The Board will act upon the majority vote of its members,
e. The Board shall meet quarterly and at other special meetings
called by the Chairman.
Section 5. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on the 19th day of November, 2019.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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