Town of East Hampton
Commission on Aging (COA)
Thursday, April 8, 2010
East Hampton Town Hall Meeting Room
Minutes
Present: Vice Chairman Lance Johnson, Nelson Maurice, Ann McLaughlin and Mary Jo Shafer. Also present: Senior Center Director Jo Ann Ewing, Town Manager Jeffery O’Keefe and Recording Secretary Cathy Sirois.
Not Present: Chairperson Pauline Simko
Call to Order:
Vice Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Ms. Shafer, seconded by Mr. Maurice, to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2010 meeting as written. Voted (4-0).
Correspondence: A postcard was received from South Cove Interiors regarding assistance with home relocation, reorganization and modifications.
New Business:
Meeting Place Rotation and/or Information Sessions at the Senior Center: The Commission discussed the possibility of rotating the location of the Commission on Aging meetings between the Town Hall and the Senior Center. The Commission has established the meeting place as the Town Hall and it would be best to keep the main meeting at the Town Hall. Options included videotaping the meeting and showing the video at the Senior Center. Members of the commission could be speakers at the Senior Moment Meetings, Laurel Ridge meetings and at the Senior Housing locations. There was discussion on a booth at Old Home Day.
Ms. McLaughlin noted that there were complaints at the Senior Moment meeting that Commission on Aging meeting audience members could not hear the commission.
Unfinished Business:
The Community Development Block Grant application is in process. There will be a Public Hearing on April 27, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. prior to the Town Council Regular Meeting.
Ms. Shafer provided an update on restaurant discounts. The following restaurants are still pending: Governor’s Tavern, Dalton’s Pub, Main Street Pizza and DaVinci Pizza. China Dragon and Rossini’s will not offer a discount at this time.
Housing Authority Report:
Ms. McLaughlin reported that the Housing Authority has received sample copies of RFP’s to get a consultant to raise funds for congregate housing. They are reviewing housing policies. The sidewalks at the Chatham Acres and Bellwood Court will be reviewed.
Senior Services Presentation:
Jo Ann Ewing reported that the proposed budget contains the current 19 hour assistant position as well as an additional 19 hour position. She thanked the Commission for their letter of support for the additional position. They are still processing energy applications but it has slowed down. They are providing follow-up on medicare savings plan programs. The Senior Center will start a new WII tournament in the summer.
The Senior Center expansion project is in process. A few changes were made to the plans regarding the firewall that has to be installed in the new addition. There are Inland Wetlands concerns and questions regarding Friends of the Library. Additional meetings of the building committee will be scheduled. The agenda will be forwarded to the Commission on Aging for the building committee meetings.
Public Comment: None
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to adjourn the meeting at 3:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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