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1-4-11 Commission on Aging
Commission on Aging
January 4, 2011
Minutes

Call to Order: Meeting began at 2:02pm.

Present: Edmond LaLiberte, Marie Fredrickson, Mary Ann Lee

Lillian Miceli, Senior Services
Michelle Pantaleo, Senior services

Absent: Fran Rago, Debra Gaudette, CHAIRPERSON, C Edwin Carlson


Opening Statement: The Commission on Aging would like to extend their congratulations to Mayor Melody Currey on her appointment as the Commissioner of Motor Vechicle. The Town of East Hartford loss is the states gain.


Approval of Minutes: As there was no formal meeting in December, a motion was made by Mary Ann to accept the minutes for the November 9, 2010 meeting   and Seconded by Ed LaLiberte.


Old Business:

The following issues are pending:

        Chairs - Purchase of 25 new chairs for the senior center amount approved by commissioners $600 at the November 9, 2010 meeting.

        Mayor's breakfast – the Mayor’s Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2011. Mary Ann Lee will be contacting the new mayor. Marie is to contact Debbie regarding funds available for this event. A Motion to
        change the caterer for the Mayor's Breakfast was made by Mary Ann and seconded by Pat.
  

New Business:

        Senior Center Funding - Michelle stated the Town of East Hartford has obtained $900,000 bonding from the state for the senior center. Debbie is our spokesperson on the volunteer panel doing research. A brief
        discussion of the pros and cons of building a brand new center which would upgrade the two centers into one and its location vs. rejuvenating the south end senior center.

        February Meeting - Mary Ann will be extending a verbal invitation to the new mayor followed by a written invitation to attend our February meeting if possible.


Adjournment: A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Mary Ann and seconded by Pat Lancaster. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 2:38PM.

Minutes Subject to Approval