Town of East Hampton
Commission on Aging (COA)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
East Hampton Town Hall Meeting Room
MINUTES
Present: Chairperson Cynthia DelFavero, Vice Chairperson Mary Jo Shafer, Commission Members Sue Greeno and Robert Petell and Alternate Patricia Dufour. ~Also present: Senior Center Director Jo Ann Ewing and Recording Secretary Cathy Sirois.
Not Present: Ann McLaughlin
Call to Order:
Chairperson Cynthia DelFavero called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
A motion was made by Ms. Shafer, seconded by Ms. Greeno, to seat alternate Pat Dufour. Voted (4-0).
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Ms. Dufour, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2012 meeting as written. Voted (5-0)
Public Remarks: None
Correspondence: None
New Business:
The Commission discussed how to approach Comcast for a senior discount. Ms. Ewing indicated there is a package for seniors but it is very basic. Ms. Dufour will talk with Ms. Bobbi at the Housing Authority.
Ms. Greeno asked about a senior needs assessment survey. The Commission discussed the best delivery methods for a survey.
The Commission on Aging presentation to the Town Council is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the High School Library.
The Commission discussed moving the location of the meetings to the Senior Center.
A motion was made by Ms. Shafer, seconded by Ms. Dufour, to move the location of the Commission on Aging meetings to the Senior Center. Voted (5-0).
Old Business:
Yellow Dot/TRIAD:
Jodi Brazal from the Housing Authority reported that the fire and police are ready to begin the Yellow Dot program. She will be meeting with the Ambulance Association on Monday. She is still awaiting the yellow dot stickers. The process for the photo id is still being determined.
Emergency Preparedness Update:
Ms. Ewing met with Francis Willett from Everbridge. The town will review the Commission on Aging’s form to see if it can be used for the town’s purposes.
Laurel Ridge:
Ms. DelFavero met with Linda Merit and Diane Kimball from Laurel Ridge to discuss upcoming events.
Banners & Display:
Ms. DelFavero researched banner and display materials at Staples.
Housing Authority Report:
Ms. Dufour reported that they are in the process of possibly eliminating smoking in all areas of the housing authority property. She also discussed congregate housing.
Senior Services Report:
Ms. Ewing reported that they are settled in and getting organized in the newly expanded senior center. Myseniorcenter is up and running. It is generating very useful data. She also discussed upcoming seminars.
Public Remarks:
Linda Merit, Laurel Ridge, thanked the Commission members for working with Laurel Ridge.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Ms. Shafer, seconded by Mr. Petell, to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 p.m. Voted (5-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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