Commission on Aging
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Monday, November 15, 2010
The Commission on Aging held a regular meeting on Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT. Chairman Thomas Dwyer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Thomas Dwyer, Mary Ellen Lydem, Karin Aurelia, LeReine Frampton, Joan Plouffe, Edward Rees, Barbara Wadleigh, Anna Wiedemann.
Member Excused: James Bernardi. Member Absent: Carol Mattegat.
Support & Advisory Present: Marilyn Place, Director of Senior Services, Ann Piccini, Municipal Agent for the Elderly, Bob Sharpe of the Senior Action Committee.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. None noted.
CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. None reported.
MINUTES Upon motion of Mrs. Wiedemann, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 2010 were unanimously accepted as presented.
TREASURER’S REPORT (Attachment A to original minutes). Mrs. Aurelia reported that the current balance in the Gift Fund is $40,551.28 and the Trip Account $3,032.00. A donation of $1,000.00 to the Gift Fund was received from Mr. and Mrs. Macey
DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES REPORT (Attachment B to original minutes). Mrs. Place thanked the Commission and volunteers for attending the Wine Tasting held before the Bazaar. Mrs. Place noted that we need a new van to replace the current aging van. Mrs. Place noted that First Selectman Llodra asked to conduct another survey to Analyze the Changes for the Growth of the Services to Meet the Needs of Current and Future Seniors.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUILDING. Mr. Dwyer reported that he has discussed the matter of obtaining a stand alone senior center with Mrs. Place and learned that she did not submit a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) request for one in a 2010 because she does not have construction cost estimates and it's possible that an existing building owned by the town may become available for this purpose.~Mrs. Place stated that the Senior Center van will have to be replaced in the near future and Mrs. Lydem suggested that the cost for one be included in her CIP submission in 2011. ~
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NEW BUSINESS. Mr. Dwyer met with Finance Director Bob Tait concerning the Frank Knott Trust. The Trust balance for the Commission on Aging is $65,000. Mr. Dwyer will report further on the Trust at the next meeting. Mr. Dwyer reported that an ad was posted in the October 22nd issue of the Bee advertising that there are two alternate memberships available on the Commission on Aging. One is open to a registered voter in any political party; the other to a registered Republican or unaffiliated voter. Mr. Dwyer said that Building Official John Poeltl said that moving the handicapped parking area closer to the south entrance of the new Town Hall is in the works.~Mr. Dwyer said Mr. Tait agreed that the budget summary will be entitled “Senior Services” rather than “Commission on Aging.”
MUNICIPAL AGENT FOR THE ELDERLY REPORT. (Attachment C to original minutes).
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2011. Upon motion of Mrs. Frampton, the 2011 Meeting Schedule was accepted as presented. Mrs. Lydem will not be here for the January through April meetings.
ADJOURNMENT. Upon motion of Mrs. Wiedemann, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Ann M. Mazur, Clerk
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