Town of East Hampton
Commission on Aging (COA)
Thursday, July 8, 2010
East Hampton Town Hall Meeting Room
Minutes
Present: Chairperson Pauline Simko, 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.
Call to Order:
Chairperson Simko called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Mr. Maurice, to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2010 meeting as written. Voted (5-0).
Correspondence: None
New Business:
Ms. Shafer would like the Commission on Aging to meet with all of the East Hampton church ministers to discuss programs and ideas such as the gatekeepers program. The Commission discussed possibly inviting the ministers to the November meeting.
Unfinished Business:
Brochure: Ms. Shafer provided a draft of the Commission on Aging brochure. The Commission discussed possible changes. Changes to the brochure will be worked on prior to the next meeting.
A letter will be given to the Ambulance Association prior to their September meeting regarding a donation for myseniorcenter.com.
Senior Center Expansion: Mr. O’Keefe reported that a permanent home for the Friends of the Library is in the works which will provide more space at the Senior Center. The sycamore tree in front of the library was discussed. Residents do not want the tree removed.
Housing Authority Report: Ms. McLaughlin reported that painting and repairs at the complexes are almost complete. The TV towers are being taken down. The sidewalk from Route 66 to Chatham Acres is complete. They are still working on congregate housing.
Senior Services Presentation: Jo Ann Ewing, Senior Services Coordinator, provided an overview of the activities held at the Senior Center this past month.
Public Comment: None
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Ms. Shafer, seconded by Mr. Maurice, to adjourn the meeting at 4:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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