Area Agency on Aging

937 Spring Street

Placerville, CA 95667

530-642-4833

County of El Dorado

Minutes - Final

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Location

Commission on Aging

Joan Fuquay, Chair, Community Representative

Raymond Wyatt, Vice Chair, Community Representative

Bob Kamrath, Community Representative

Steven Shervey, City of Placerville

Raelene Nunn, Member, District I

Linda Grimoldi, Member, District II

Roger Berger, Member, District III

Lisbeth Powell, Member, District IV

Loreen Sanchez, Member, District V

John Messina, City of South Lake Tahoe

Tita Bladen, Community Representative

Jim Wassner, Community Representative

Gail Lohmann, Community Representative

Julie Akin Bauer, Member at Large

Thursday, August 21, 2025

9:30 AM

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CALL TO ORDER/SALUTE TO THE FLAG/ROLL CALL

The meeting was called to order at 9:30am with a quorum present.

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Present:

Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Bladen,

Commissioner Wassner, Commissioner Wyatt, Commissioner Kamrath,

Commissioner Fuquay, Commissioner Sanchez, Commissioner Lohmann,

Commissioner Nunn, Commissioner Grimoldi, Commissioner Berger, Commissioner

Messina and Commissioner Akin Bauer

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR

A motion was made by Lisbeth Powell and seconded by Roger Berger. The

motion was approved.

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Yes:

Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Wassner,

Commissioner Wyatt, Commissioner Kamrath, Commissioner Fuquay,

Commissioner Sanchez, Commissioner Lohmann, Commissioner Nunn,

Commissioner Grimoldi, Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Messina and

Commissioner Akin Bauer

1 - Commissioner Bladen

Abstained:

CONSENT CALENDAR

25-1475

The Commission on Aging to review and approve the June 19, 2025

Commission on Aging Minutes.

Attachments: COA June 2025 Meeting Minutes - Draft

END CONSENT CALENDAR

Approved

CHAIRPERSON AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS: This is an opportunity for Board and

City Appointed Commissioners to provide short informational updates on matters of

commission concern.

Joan Fuquay, Chairperson, El Dorado County Board of Supervisor appointees, Raelene

Nunn, District I, Linda Grimoldi, District II, Roger Berger, District III, Lisbeth Powell,

District IV, and Loreen Sanchez, District V, provided reports. John Messina, City of

South Lake Tahoe appointee also provided a report.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: LYNETTE ENGELHARDT-STOTT,

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Lynette Engelhardt-Stott is the Deputy Director responsible for Community Services

Programs which include Older Adult Services, Animal Services, Veterans, Low Income

Home Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Community Services Block Grant, and the

Community Action Council.

GUEST SPEAKER: CAROLYN ROSS, MSW, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VILLAGE

MOVEMENT CALIFORNIA

Carolyn Ross presented information about the Village Movement California. The Village

Movement California is part of Village to Village network, a national initiative that

empowers communities to establish and manage their own “villages” aimed at supporting

healthy aging. There is a membership fee to join the network. Volunteerism is core to

the program.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Yvette Wencke provided the report.

--The one-time only ARPA funding is ending on September 30, 2025. The Area

Agency on Aging is requesting the purchase of two new vehicles and a large mixing bowl.

The items need to be ordered, received and paid by September 30, 2025 to qualify for

this funding.

--The new fee structure for the Club was effective July 1, 2025. The El Dorado Hills

location is closed, and 11 participants transferred to the Placerville location. El Dorado

Transit established a special route between the El Dorado Hills Senior Center and the

Placerville Club location and eight individuals are utilizing this service. A total of 36

individuals are currently enrolled in The Club.

--CalFresh funding was cancelled at the federal level. The Area Agency on Aging was

working with the California Department of Aging to implement a program. This has been

cancelled.

Jordan Brushia provided a report.

--Transportation/Assisted Transportation services are available on the West Slope. She

is still looking for a provider in the South Lake Tahoe area. There are three separate

funding sources for this service. Each funding source has its own eligibility

requirements.

--The Fall Prevention has served 40 clients. Interested individuals need to pre-register

online.

--The 2025 Farmers Market coupons are utilizing a new electronic process. Distribution

will be postponed until mid-August. There will be 150 Farmers Market vouchers

available.

--Bingocize will be restarting on August 26, 2025. Classes are two times per week for

ten weeks.

Rebecca Johnson provided a report.

--Senior Activities are continuing to be well attended.

--There is an increased interest for exercise and line dancing classes. The

Placerville Senior Center is unable to provide evening classes.

-- Volunteers are needed for the You Are Not Alone (YANA) program.

--The Community Action Council (CAC) has one vacant position representing the

low-income sector.

--The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program has funding available for wood,

propane and heating oil.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT

Lynette Engelhardt-Stott provided the report. The Area Agency on Aging was invited by

the California Department of Aging to participate in a Fall Prevention grant application. If

awarded, this grant would provide funding for four years. UC Davis and Marshall Medical

are also a part of the grant application. The County is starting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027

budget process. The Board is looking for General Fund cost savings. Lynette is hoping

the Commission can assist with ideas of new funding sources for Senior Programs.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Executive Committee - Joan Fuquay

No report was given.

Policy & Legislation Committee - Raelene Nunn/Tita Bladen

Raelene Nunn and Tita Bladen provided the report. The California Senior Legislature

(CSL) will resume in October 2025. Hopefully, the three bills that were previously

supported by California legislators will move forward during this session.

Outreach and Education Team - Raelene Nunn

Raelene Nunn provided the report. The Outreach Team will be attending several events

in October. The Outreach Team is collaborating with Yvette and Jordan to increase the

team’s impact and awareness in the community. Raelene has joined Marshall Hospital’s

”Blue Zone” kick-off team.

Housing for Seniors - Jim Wassner

A report was not given. Jim Wassner is presenting to the Commission under Unfinished

Business.

South Lake Tahoe - Loreen Sanchez & John Messina

John Messina and Loreen Sanchez provided the report. The Tahoe Senior Center

activities are experiencing increased participation. VOWS (Voices of Wise Seniors) will

be working with Seniors Inc. to develop programs to assist seniors.

TACC Report - Tita Bladen

No Report was given.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

25-1476

The Commission on Aging will receive a presentation from the Housing

for Seniors Committee outlining the "Statement of Purpose" and the types

of projects that the Commission has approved advocating to be built for

seniors within El Dorado County.

Jim Wassner provided the PowerPoint presentation that he had given to the Planning

Commission. The PowerPoint presentation provided an overview of the purpose of the

Housing for Seniors Committee and the projects that the committee advocates for and

supports being built within the county.

K. Lishman

25-1489

The Commissioners will bring forward and discuss their specific areas of

interest related to activities within the community. The areas of interest

may result in the formation of new committees or additional areas of focus

or projects for existing Commission on Aging committees.

This will be discussed at the next Commission meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

25-1499

The Membership Committee recommends re-appointing Tita Bladen as a

Commission on Aging Community Representative to a three (3) term

ending August 2028.

A motion was made by Bob Kamrath and seconded by Lisbeth Powell to

re-appoint Tita Bladen to a three-year term ending August 2028. The motion

was approved.

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Yes:

Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Wassner,

Commissioner Wyatt, Commissioner Kamrath, Commissioner Fuquay,

Commissioner Sanchez, Commissioner Lohmann, Commissioner Nunn,

Commissioner Grimoldi, Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Messina and

Commissioner Akin Bauer

1 - Commissioner Bladen

Abstained:

25-1490

The Commission on Aging will discuss the creation of a Strategic

Planning Committee. If it is determined that a Strategic Planning

Committee is needed for the Commission, the purpose and goals of the

committee will be discussed and commissioners will be appointed to

serve on this committee.

Lisbeth Powell made a motion to table Items 5 and 6. The motion was

seconded by Julie Bauer. The motion was approved.

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Yes:

Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Wassner,

Commissioner Wyatt, Commissioner Kamrath, Commissioner Fuquay,

Commissioner Sanchez, Commissioner Lohmann, Commissioner Nunn,

Commissioner Grimoldi, Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Messina and

Commissioner Akin Bauer

1 - Commissioner Bladen

Abstained:

25-1491

The Commission on Aging will discuss the Board of Supervisors agendas

and meeting minutes to identify topics of interest to El Dorado County's

older adult population.

This item was tabled.

25-1492

The Commission will discuss the planned tour of the new South Lake

Tahoe Multi-generational Recreation and Aquatic Center. The tour will be

in conjunction with the September 18, 2025 Commission on Aging

meeting which will be held in South Lake Tahoe.

The tour for the new South Lake Tahoe Multi-generational Recreation and Aquatic Center

is planned to occur at the end of the September 18, 2025 Commission on Aging meeting.

OPEN FORUM

Open Forum is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on subject

matter that is not on their meeting agenda and within their jurisdiction. Public comments during

Open Forum are limited to three minutes per person. The Commission Chair may limit public

comment during Open Forum.

There was no public comment given.

TOPICS FOR NEXT MEETING/ACTION ITEMS

ADJOURN

A motion was made by Ray Wyatt and seconded by Julie Bauer to adjourn the

meeting. The motion was approved, and the meeting adjourned at 12:30pm.

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Yes:

Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Wassner,

Commissioner Wyatt, Commissioner Kamrath, Commissioner Fuquay,

Commissioner Sanchez, Commissioner Lohmann, Commissioner Nunn,

Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Messina and Commissioner Akin Bauer

1 - Commissioner Grimoldi

1 - Commissioner Bladen

Absent:

Abstained:

Next Meeting: September 18, 2025 El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency

Large Conference Room, 3368 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA