Town of East Hampton
Commission on Aging (COA)
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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 and Recording Secretary Cathy Sirois.
Not Present: Chairperson Pauline Simko
Call to Order:
Vice Chairman Lance 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 December 9, 2010 meeting as written. ~Voted (3-0-1). Mr. Johnson abstained as he was not present at that meeting.
Correspondence: ~None
New Business:
Vacancy: Mr. Maurice’s term was up in December, 2010. He has chosen not to seek reappointment. The Town Council will be looking for a replacement for his seat as well as holding a Public Hearing to consider changing the ordinance to include 2 alternates for the Commission. Mr. Johnson commended Mr. Maurice for his service to the Commission.
Unfinished Business:
My Senior Center.com: ~ A presentation will be done at the February Rotary Club meeting regarding myseniorcenter.com. A member of the commission will be scheduled to meet with the Village Lions. There has been no word back from the Lions Club and Liberty Bank has donated $100 toward the program purchase.
Town Brochure: Ms. Shafer is still collecting photographs for the brochure. The work on the brochure will continue after funds are approved, possibly in the spring. It was noted that the original payment for the designer of the brochure came from the Senior Center budget. The commission does not feel the funds should come from that department. Ms. Simko is working to correct that with the Interim Town Manager.
Grant Reports: Paperwork will be coming from the Rockfall Foundation to process a grant request. No progress has been made with the National Commission on Aging.
Emergency Preparedness: Emergency Management Director, Richard Klotzbier, will meet with the commission in February regarding the town’s emergency plan. Questions for Mr. Klotzbier should be forwarded to JoAnn Ewing. Ms. McLaughlin feels the commission needs to do more to identify seniors in the community, especially in case of emergency situations.
Informational Session – Churches: Ms. Simko sent an email to the local churches to determine the dates of their meetings.
Ms. McLaughlin reported that the bid opening for the Senior Center expansion will be January 25th at 11:00 a.m. The commission discussed activities being reorganized during the construction.
Ms. Shafer reported that the substance abuse counselor presentation will be postponed until March.
Housing Authority Report:
Ms. McLaughlin reported that the meeting with the state representatives for funding for congregate housing has been postponed until their next meeting. The Housing Authority will most likely get the funding for the weatherization project. They will again do a spring walk through for upcoming projects.
Senior Services Report:
Ms. Ewing provided an overview of the activities that were held during the holiday season.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Voted (4-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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