Commission on Aging
70 Canterbury Street
East Hartford, CT 06118
Minutes of March 5, 2013 meeting
Present: Mary Ann Lee, Marie Fredrickson, Priscilla (Pat) Lancaster, Debbie Gaudette, Chair, Lillian Miceli, Senior Services
Absent: Edmond La Liberte, Jacqueline Pencz, C. Edward Carlson
Guest: Marie Bolin, Michael Brinius –representatives of the commission on services for person with disabilities.
Call to Order: meeting began at 2:00pm
Motion to Accept: A motion to accept February minutes was made by Pat Lancaster, seconded by Mary Ann Lee.
Old Business:
- Mayor’s Breakfast - Debbie confirm mayor’s presences for mayor’s breakfast that will be held on May 7, 2013 at 9:30am. Menu for the breakfast will be “best of East Hartford” provided by Sodexo was reported by Marie. Lillian will be sending the invitations in April.
- Senior Picnic - Debbie confirmed with the Mayor the date of September 17th for our senior picnic as well as the use of Pratt & Whitney facility on Clements Street.
- Chair Purchase - Motion made to approve $500 for the purchase of 25 new chairs for the south end senior center was made by Mary Ann and seconded by Pat. Lillian will be checking with parks and recreation for their assistance in obtaining the chairs.
New Business: Motion was made by Mary Ann to have “into the groove” (dale) receive the sum of $325 for his participation at our picnic. Seconded by Pat. Marie to contact Christine Beane regarding sponsorship of entertainment for the seniors at the South End Senior Center.
Motion made by Mary Ann for Marie to purchase supplies (ink), seconded by Pat.
Marie will be notifying that a time change on submitted schedule of meeting should be on May 7th at 9:30am.
Pending: Mike Walsh to be contacted for date of our shopping for theme decorations for our picnic, in order for his participation. Marie is to contact Walter Martin for his availability to perform at our senior picnic. Also mentioned was the possibility of Ernie Ricato to perform the star spangle banner.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn was made by Pat Lancaster and seconded by Mary Ann.
Meeting adjourned at 2:38pm.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 2:00pm
Marie Frederickson,
Commissioner/Secretary
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