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Committee reviews senior fair results and explores lawn-care, safety and outreach resources
Summary
Committee members recapped the recent senior fair—34 vendors, $2,534 revenue, and roughly 230–250 attendees—praised communications and safety partners, and discussed lawn-care help options for homebound seniors including nonprofit programs and local contractors.
The Senior Resident Advisory Committee on April 14 reviewed results from this year's senior fair and discussed community services to help homebound seniors, including lawn-care options and safety outreach.
Staff reported that the communications department prepared a video recap and provided event metrics: 34 vendors (three more than the prior year), $2,534 in revenue and an estimated 230–250 attendees. Vendor satisfaction scores averaged 4.5 or higher across location, communication and organization, and committee members praised entertainment, giveaways and participation by the local fire and police departments.
An agency representative who participated in the fair described proactive outreach priorities such as smoke-detector checks, fire-blanket education and fire-extinguisher awareness to reduce emergency incidents among seniors. Committee members credited the Senior Resident Advisory Committee and volunteers for helping the event run smoothly.
During discussion of ongoing needs, a committee member said constituents have asked about grass-cutting and landscaping assistance for seniors. That member named nonprofit and private options, citing a national nonprofit called "I Want to Mow Your Lawn," the platform GreenPal, and resources listed through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services; the member also offered a nearly three-page local list of highly rated lawn-care companies and volunteered to pursue partnership or discount opportunities.
The chair reviewed existing senior discounts related to city services (trash and utility discount policies for veterans and qualifying seniors), and noted the city water and sewer context including O'Fallon Water District and other local providers. The committee agreed to research partnerships and outreach to connect seniors who need help with lawn care or other services.
The meeting adjourned following a motion and voice vote.
