Town of East Hampton
Commission on Aging (COA)
Thursday, November 8, 2012
East Hampton Senior Center
MINUTES
Present: Chairperson Cynthia DelFavero, Vice Chairperson Mary Jo Shafer and Commission Member Ann McLaughlin. Also present: Senior Center Director Jo Ann Ewing.
Not Present: Sue Greeno, Robert Petell and Alternate Patricia Dufour
Call to Order:
Chairperson Cynthia DelFavero called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2012 meeting as written. Voted (3-0).
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to add the following items: New Business – Policy, Old Business – Parking Lot and Old Business – Brochures. Voted (3-0).
Public Remarks:
None
Correspondence:
A letter was received back from Stop & Shop regarding the recommendation that seniors get grocery points instead of gas points for grocery purchases. The request was denied as that program that was implemented in New Jersey has been discontinued.
Senior Services Report:
Ms. Ewing provided an update on the following:
- Update on the meal program
- Senior center closed two days due to the hurricane
New Business:
Sub-Committee Reports:
Transportation – Ms. McLauglin and Ms. Ewing – A survey of transportation in surrounding towns is in progress.
Health & Wellness – Ms. DelFavero and Ms. Shafer – Ms. DelFavero spoke to Ms. Plummer from Parks & Recreation. The Airline Trail is owned by the State and the town shares the responsibility for maintaining. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) was emailed regarding the adult playground.
Approval of 2013 Meeting Dates:
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to approve the 2013 meeting dates as presented. Voted (3-0).
Policy:
Ms. Ewing discussed a possible policy on volunteer confidentiality. Two samples were distributed for review for future discussion.
Old Business:
Stop & Shop Letter:
This item was discussed under Correspondence.
Emergency Preparedness Update:
Suggestions for possible changes to the phone calls included the voice on the calls, the Caller ID information and the number of simultaneous calls to the same household.
Senior Survey:
No update.
Comcast:
The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex County Cable TV Advisory Board is November 19th at 7:00 p.m.
Parking Lot:
There was a discussion regarding handicap parking spaces at the Senior Center.
Brochure:
Brochures were given out to the churches in town. They were not handed out at the elections due to logistics issues.
Housing Authority Report:
Ms. McLaughlin reported the following:
- Several members of the Housing Authority attended a recent convention
- RFP for congregate housing was prepared
Public Remarks:
Ivy Maurice, Mallard Cove, asked why spaces in the parking lot near the street couldn’t be handicap. It was noted that they were not made for handicap accessibility.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Ms. Shafer, seconded by Ms. McLaughlin, to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Voted (3-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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