City of Galt
COMMISSION ON AGING
MINUTES
610 CHABOLLA AVENUE, GALT, CA
Thursday, July 24, 2025
10:00 AM
Chairperson: Joan Werblun
Vice Chairperson: Phyllis Johnson
Commissioners: Dennis McCall, Brendan Moore, Libby Robbins Call Meeting to Order – Joan Werblun Call to order – 10:02 a.m.
Roll Call: Phyllis Johnson, Brendan Moore-Absent, Dennis McCall, Libby Robbins, Joan Werblun
Advisor: Jackie Garcia – Parks & Recreation
Public Comment: Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the audience may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public or any agenda item before or during the Commission's consideration of the item.
Speakers shall restrict their comments to issues that are within the subject matter authority of the Commission and limit comments to a maximum of five (5) minutes.
Acceptance of Minutes: Meeting of Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Joan motioned the acceptance and Libby seconded
Presentation:
- Helping Hands –
- Requesting goals and objectives of the COA, this way it can guide Helping Hands on supporting.
- Introduction of Jack Jenkins, Liaison of Helping Hands - Met with Maria regarding status of senior luncheon, COA may need to financially help support lunch
- Would like to venture and find ways how we can collaborate with COA on providing affordable fees to City senior activities.
- Discussion of memorable plaque – Bob Wilson
A. New Business:
1. Volunteer Hours Tracking
- Joan: A tracking sheet of all volunteer hours will be located at the Senior Resource Center.
2. Market Vendor Procedure
- Sub-committee created to include Commissioner Libby and Joan
3. Senior Transportation
4. New Purchases - TV for Bingo, Printer , Chromecast Device - Approved by Commissioner Libby Robbins and Dennis McCall
5. Financial Update
- Commissioner Joan Werblun provided an expenditure tracking sheet of monthly expenses.
- Advisor Jackie Garcia reported she would bring a financial report to next meeting.
6. Business Card Update
- Advisor Jackie Garcia reported that per the City Clerk’s Office COA does not get business cards due to being an advisory body.
7. Be Prepared Event
- Commissioner Joan will be meeting with Jackie Garcia to discuss plan.
A. Old Business:
1. Talk to a Commissioner Program
2. Senior Walks
3. Volunteer Hours Tracking
4. Market Vendor Procedure
5. Senior Transportation
Commissioners’ Reports:
Chairperson J. Werblun: None
Vice Chairperson P. Johnson: None
Commissioner D. McCall: None
Commissioner B. Moore: Absent
Commissioner L. Robbins: None
ADJOURNMENT: Jackie adjourned at 11:04 a.m. – Joan Second followed by Phyllis NOTE: JACKIEGARCIA, DEPUTY DIRECTOR: The agenda for this Commission on Aging meeting is posted in the following listed sites before 5:00pm on the Monday before the meeting.
1. City Hall Lobby
2. U.S. Post Office 600 N, Lincoln Way
3. Galt Parks & Recreation Office, 610 Chabolla Avenue
4. City Website