City of Galt
COMMISSION ON AGING
MINUTES
610 CHABOLLA AVENUE, GALT, CA
Thursday, April 23, 2026
10:00 AM
Chairperson: Joan Werblun
Vice Chairperson: Dennis McCall
Commissioners: Brendan Moore, Libby Robbins, Nicole Hemenover Call Meeting to Order – Werblun called meeting to order at 10:04am Roll Call: Brendan Moore, Dennis McCall, Libby Robbins, Joan Werblun, Nicole Hemenover
Advisor: Monica Lopez – 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: McCall moved to approve the minutes for 3/26/2026, seconded by Hemenover.
Robbins abstained due to absence.
A. New Business:
1. Healthy Aging – Werblun
- Werblun presented that she would like to see what Commission on Aging’s needs are for creating the Healthy Aging Series before promoting and going forward with the series. - She stated that she would like to bring out a representative from MSSP to do a presentation during a future meeting.
- Werblun proposed to begin creating special meetings specifically for the commissioners to gather and bring their plans and ideas for events each month. All were in favor.
2. Red Hawk Bus – Werblun
- Werblun stated that she did not receive too much information from Red Hawk Casino Bus Transportations.
- She stated that they were not completely willing to come into Galt. - Paul Salinas, a representative of Helping Hands Association, mentioned that Red Hawk Casino was now offering smaller buses with wheelchair access. - He also stated that Helping Hands had recently booked a smaller bus for an event that they were putting on within the month and would give their contact information to McCall.
3. GSRC Open House – McCall
- This topic will be moved to the next agenda.
4. Agency on Aging Area 4 – Danielle Neef-Dawes
- Danielle, a representative from Agency on Aging Area 4, presented herself and stated that she works in case management and offers free services to anyone in the county. - She stated information on a few of their programs that AAA4 offers. See below the programs:
- PEARLS Program: this program is for depressed seniors. Coaches offer home visits to seniors and help them to create a list of problems and solutions. They go over each problem and solution each visit, in turn helping the senior to have a pleasant social activity and become more active.
- CALFRESH Program: Danielle stated that she could help seniors in need, to sign up - She also stated that AAA4 offers many different online and in-person courses and classes and is interested in bringing more services into Galt.
- Danielle provided the 1800 number to the commissioners to give to seniors in need. - She also presented information on the ADRC program for disabled seniors. This program allows disabled seniors to get access to necessary resources.
B. Old Business:
1. Financial Report – Revenue and Expenditures
- Budget
- Lopez stated that the Fiscal year is July 1 through June 30 - Paul Salinas suggested that the commissioners create a budget form that breaks down and states how much they are able to and willing to spend within the year. - He also expressed the importance of having that budget in place so that the Helping Hands Association could better assist with requesting grants.
2. Volunteer Hours Tracking
- Werblun stated that all commissioners are continuing to track their volunteer hours. - Moore explained to Hemenover why and how they track their volunteer hours
3. Recurring Items: Bingo, Senior Walk, Senior Bus Tickets - Robbins stated that they will start up the Senior Walk on May 6th. - They will now have the walks every first Wednesday of the month at 9am at Community Park
4. Memorial for former Vice Chairperson, Phyllis Johnson - Robbins and Werblun looked at putting a bench in the patio area at the Chabolla Center - Lopez stated that she would speak with Director Solis regarding this topic
5. Adopt a Grandparent
- Lopez stated that she would speak with Jackie Garcia regarding this topic and would report back to the commissioners next meeting.
Commissioners’ Reports:
Chairperson J. Werblun: Werblun stated that she had concerns about the restrooms in the Parks and Recreation building no longer having wheelchair access on the doors. Lopez stated that the mechanisms were removed and she would speak to Director Solis on this topic.
Vice Chairperson D. McCall: McCall had no further comments Commissioner B. Moore: Moore thanked Danielle for her support and presentation Commissioner L. Robbins: Robbins stated the commission should be receiving the new sponsor tablecloth soon.
Commissioner Nicole Hemenover: Hemenover had no further comments.
ADJOURNMENT: McCall moved to adjourn at 11:11am, Hemenover seconded. All in Favor.
NOTE: ADELINE BARTH, OFFICE ASSISTANT II: The agenda for this Commission on Aging meeting is posted in the following listed sites before 10:00am 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