Town of East Hampton
Commission on Aging (COA)
Thursday, March 8, 2012
East Hampton Senior Center
MINUTES
Present: ~Chairperson Cynthia DelFavero, Commission Members Sue Greeno and Ann McLaughlin and Alternate Patricia Dufour. ~Also present: Senior Center Director Jo Ann Ewing and Recording Secretary Cathy Sirois.
Not Present: Mary Jo Shafer and Robert Petell
Call to Order:
Chairperson Cynthia DelFavero called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. in the East Hampton Senior Center.
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Greeno, to seat alternate Pat Dufour. Voted (3-0).
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Ms. Dufour, seconded by Ms. Greeno, to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2012 meeting as written. ~Voted (3-0-1) Ms. McLaughlin abstained as she was not present at that meeting.
Public Remarks: None
Correspondence: ~None
New Business: None
Old Business:
Yellow Dot/TRIAD:
Jodi Brazal from the Housing Authority reported that she will be picking up the stickers for the Yellow Dot program this week.
Emergency Preparedness Update:
Ms. DelFavero provided an overview of the Everbridge system to those in attendance at the meeting.
Laurel Ridge:
Ms. DelFavero provided flyers regarding upcoming seminars at Laurel Ridge.
Senior Survey:
Ms. Greeno provided draft surveys used by other towns/groups for General Needs Assessment for Seniors. The Commission discussed the surveys and will discuss next steps at the April meeting.
Town Council Meeting Schedule:
The following is the schedule for members to attend the Town Council meetings:
March 13 – Ms. DelFavero; March 27 – Ms. Greeno; April 10th – Presentation; April 24th – Ms. McLaughlin (tentative).
SMP Seminar:
New training is coming up for the Senior Medical Patrol Seminar. More information will be presented at a future meeting.
Housing Authority Report: ~
Ms. McLaughlin reported that the congregate housing project is shovel ready. Letters need to be sent to the Governor and Senator Eileen Daily encouraging funding for the project. A piece of property adjacent to Chatham Acres is available for sale and the Housing Authority is hoping to make an offer soon.
Senior Services Report: ~
Ms. Ewing provided an overview of the activities at the newly renovated Senior Center.
Public Remarks: None
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Dufour, to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 p.m. Voted (4-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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