Town of East Hampton
Commission on Aging (COA)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
East Hampton Town Hall Meeting Room
MINUTES
Present: ~Chairman Lance Johnson, Vice Chairperson Mary Jo Shafer, Cynthia DelFavero and Ann McLaughlin. ~Also present: Senior Center Director Jo Ann Ewing and Recording Secretary Cathy Sirois.
Call to Order:
Chairman Lance Johnson called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2011 meeting as written. ~Voted (3-01). Ms. DelFavero abstained as she was not present at that meeting.
Correspondence: ~None
New Business:
Welcome New Commissioner: Cynthia DelFavero:
Chairman Johnson welcomed new commissioner Cynthia DelFavero.
A motion was made by Ms. Shafer, seconded by Ms. McLaughlin, to add an item to the agenda related to Senior Discounts. Voted (4-0).
Gil Danaher of Danaher Does It was present to provide information on his business and noted they will offer a discount to seniors. The Commission members discussed different types of businesses that could be included in the senior discounts. An opinion from the Town Attorney may be needed regarding senior discount opportunities to be sure the Commission on Aging cannot be held responsible for any issues arising out of seniors utilizing the discounts from the various companies.
Periodic Seminars:
Jo Ann Ewing discussed the possibility of the Commission on Aging sponsoring different educational seminars. At least one member from the Commission would need to attend the seminar and could hand out information on the Commission on Aging.
Emergency Preparedness:
Chairman Johnson handed out an Emergency Notification Consent Form that could possibly be incorporated into the questionnaire being prepared by Emergency Management for the Emergency Notification System. The Commission discussed ways to sign people up for the notification system. Mr. Johnson will prepare a letter to Thad King and Richard Klotzbier regarding the form.
Old Business:
Senior Center Construction Update:
The contract signing for the project is scheduled for April 19, 2011.
Brochure:
The Commission discussed the wording of the mission statement that will be used on the brochure.
Housing Authority Report: ~
Ms. McLaughlin reported that they are still working on the weatherization program. At the next meeting it will be recommended to do the property walkthrough.
Senior Services Report: ~
Ms. Ewing provided an overview of the activities at the Senior Center.
Public Remarks:
None
Chairman Johnson reported that he will be resigning from the Commission following the May meeting.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 p.m. Voted (4-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
| 
