Commission on Aging
M I N U T E S
January 26, 2009
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on Aging held on Monday, January 26, 2009 in the Multi-purpose Building, 14 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT. Mr. Rees called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Ed Rees, Karin Aurelia, Tom Dwyer, LeReine Frampton, Mary Ellen Lydem, Lenore Niedzielski, Glenna Rees; EXCUSED ABSENCE: Norma Gray; ALSO PRESENT: Marilyn Place, Director of Senior Services and Ann Piccini, Director of Social Services/Municipal Agent.
VOTER PARTICIPATION: No members of the public were present.
CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: No correspondence noted.
MINUTES: Ms. Lydem motioned to approve the minutes of December 15, 2008 as amended. Ms. Aurelia seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT: (Attachment A). Ms. Niedzielski reported that as of December 26, 2008, 47.2% of the budget has been spent with a balance of $1,200.00 in the trip account and $31,778.28 in the Gift Fund.
DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES REPORT
Budget: Ms. Place reviewed the budget (Attachment B) and discussed her budget meeting with the Board of Selectmen on Thursday, January 22nd. For a formal motion, Ms. Lydem motioned that a $12.00 annual membership fee be implemented for all persons who utilize the Senior Center and that the fee is to be payable by July 1st. Motion seconded by Ms. Aurelia. Motion carried unanimously.
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES/MUNICIPAL AGENT REPORT
Ms. Piccini reviewed her report (Attachment C) with the Commission and noted there were 218 fuel applications received 87 seniors 57 disabled. She explained how an elderly woman who was approved for fuel assistance ran out of fuel on a Saturday night. The fuel company that she regularly uses refused to deliver oil because of a past due bill. ABC fuel came to the rescue and delivered 50 gallons of fuel to her home at 11:00 p.m. that night. The food pantry is still receiving donations and is continuing to help residents on a daily basis.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
TRIAD: Nothing to report.
Senior Center Expansion/New Building: Mr. Rees discussed an agreement from O & G that was sent to the First Selectman on December 18, 2008. The agreement notes that there will be a coordination meeting. Mr. Rees urged the members of the Commission to attend this meeting when it is held.
Commission Members: The Commission discussed vacant seats on the commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Niedzielski motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Tammy Hazen, Clerk.
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