The Senior Citizens Advisory Board met on April 2, 2026, at 1 p.m. (call to order at 19:58 UTC). Chair O’Rearch Cameron presided. A quorum was present with members Mosdeen (Ward 6), Tilser (Ward 4), Lee (Ward 5), and Vice Chair Graham (Ward 1). Members Galotti and Drum were excused. The meeting featured a detailed presentation on the city’s SHIFT housing program, a report on senior issues, and updates from board members on events and concerns in their wards.
SHIFT Program Presentation (Item 5) – Pat Petrie, Community Resources Manager, presented the Safe Home Improvements Funding and Training (SHIFT) program. He outlined the Department of Neighborhood Services’ five pillars, focusing on affordable housing, code enforcement, lead‑based paint abatement, housing rehabilitation (up to $24,999 per home), a new older adult home modification program for residents 62+ (with an occupational therapist assessment), a DRIP leak repair program, and the Knox Lockbox pilot in Ward 4. Petrie explained that most programs are federally funded with Area Median Income (AMI) limits (80% AMI for most, 120% AMI for code enforcement). Board members asked about contractor registration, eligibility for HOAs, and the Knox Box program’s expansion. Petrie provided the SHIFT team’s phone number (702-229-744) and email (SHIFT@lasvegasnevada.gov).
Senior Issues Report (Item 6) – Olga Flowers, Community Program Technician, summarized common challenges reported by seniors: access to affordable healthcare, reliable transportation, accessible housing, social isolation, and financial limitations affecting basic needs.
Board Member Reports (Item 7) –
Future Meeting Topics (Item 8) – The board discussed its existing list of target speakers (housing, transportation, etc.) and confirmed no new topics were added.
Hello, can you hear us? Yes, I can. Can you hear me? Yes. Thank you so much. Our meeting will start shortly. Thank you. I now call the April Second, Twenty Twenty Six Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting to Order. Has this meeting been properly noticed and posted in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law? Yes, Chair, it has. Thank you. Would the Deputy City Clerk call the roll place? Chair O'Rearch Cameron. Present. Present. Member Galotti. Excused. Member Mosdeen. Present. Member Drum. Excused. Member Lee. Member Tilser. Present. Thank you, Chair. You have a quorum. Thank you, Deputy City Clerk. Item number three, public comment. Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. If you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion as well as the amount of time and any single speaker is allowed may be limited. Seeing and hearing none, item number four for possible action to approve the final minutes by reference of the regular meeting of February fifth, twenty twenty-six. Do I have any amendments or a motion? Oh, we again, okay. Caroline Mosdean, Ward 6. Um make motion to approve the minutes from the February 5th meeting as written and submitted. Uh David Tills Award 4. I uh second. Thank you. So we do have a motion for the approval of the minutes of the regular meeting, February 5th, 2026. All in favor. Aye. Item number five report by Pat. Is it Petrie or Patri? Petri. Petrie, thank you. Pat Petrie, Community Resources Manager regarding the SHIFT, Safe Home Improvements Funding and Training Program, all wards. Please state your name for the record. Sure. Good afternoon.