COMMISSION ON AGING
70 CANTERBURY ST
EAST HARTFORD, CT 06118
JUNE 7, 2011
Minutes
Call to Order: Meeting began at 2:05pm.
Present: Marie Fredrickson, Debra Gaudette, chairperson, Ed Laliberte, Priscilla Lancaster, Mary Ann Lee
Absent: Fran Rago, C Edwin Carlson
Ex-Officio Members: Lillian Miceli, Senior Services, Michelle Pantaleo, Senior Services, Roger Moss, Director, Park & Rec/Senior Services
Old Business:
1. May Commission Meeting – Marie presented a recap of the short meeting held prior to the start of the Mayor's breakfast. Because there was no quorum present, Debbie mentioned that Dale - “in the groove” agreed to once
again be at our senior picnic. She also mentioned that he submitted his bill for $200.
2. Bills – A motion was made to pay Dale -”in the grove” $300 by Mary Ann, and seconded by Pat Lancaster; all agreed that $200 was inadequate for his services.
3. Pat Lancaster, commissioner volunteered to attend the Senior Health Fair held at the Hartford Plaza Hotel. Pat Lancaster acted as host beside Michelle and Lillian at the well received senior fair.
4. During a very brief discussion it was suggested that we look into the possibility of having two alternates.
5. Roger purchased 30 new chairs for the senior center for the approved amount and delivered them. Thank you.
6. Mary Ann spoke to Judge Barall regarding the possibility of he and Reggie to perform dances for the 25th anniversary. Mary Ann is waiting to hear from them. Mary Ann, also, reported that she visited the “iparty shop” in
search of “Silver Anniversary” items. Debbie suggested that if in our passing we see something that is suitable, purchase it and will be reimbursed. Selling of tickets will begin in August.
New Business:
1. Debbie reported that we had $3,234.62 that was to be moved to our “S” account and designated usage for the picnic and miscellaneous. Motion made by Mary Ann and seconded by Pat; all in agreement.
2. Mary Ann and Debbie reported that they attended the meeting regarding the issue of a new senior center. A brief discussion followed. A survey was mentioned and Michelle presented the survey that was already in use.
3. Lillian will be sending out requests to caterers for the picnic. There is no change to the menu. She will be emphasizing that Hoodsie ice cream cups be used as deserts and the need for more soda, diet soda and water. A short
discussion ensued as to how to serve the handicap what they preferred to have on their plate. This issue was pended until the next meeting.
4. Michelle reported that all was well with the “new to you” store as they are doing very well.
5. Pending issues:
• The purchase of new card tables
• Price of tickets for the senior picnic (hopefully there will be no change in the cost to the seniors)
• Lillian will be sending out invitations
• Marie will be doing the program
• Solicitations for prizes will also be addressed
Adjournment: With no further issues to be presented the motion was made by Pat Lancaster to adjourn and seconded by Ed Laliberte. Meeting adjourned at 2:55pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Marie Fredrickson, Secretary
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