Services for the Elderly Commission
Minutes – Monday, September 22, 2008
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Maureen Matava at 2:37 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Maureen Matava, Donald MacLeod, Evelyn Lukes, Aldo Bergonzi, Peter Bronzi, Archie Perez, Adele Reale and Alternates Frank McGowan and Doris Richards
Staff: ENP Supervisor Joel Sekorski
Excused: Director Nancy S. Hodkoski
Approval of Minutes: Motion to accept June 16, 2008 minutes, made by Commissioners Aldo Bergonzi and Adele Reale. Passed
Announcements & Correspondence
· Thank you letter from Director Nancy Hodkoski
· Letter from Mayor Bingham reappointment of Commissioners Donald MacLeod and Maureen Matava to a 2nd term. Adele Reale elevated to Commissioner to fill vacancy created by Marty Boyajian. Approved by City Council on July 2, 2008.
· Thank you letter from T.H.S. in support of annual scholarship program.
· Copy of proposed structure of the new Department on Aging.
· Thank you letter for the Blood Drive held on September 15, 2008.
· Thank you letter from Jackie Mott.
· Thank you from Warner Theatre for donation and partnership.
· Letter from Beatrice M.D. AS MD FAAD
· Copy of letter from CHH Bereavement Council. Service of Remembrance.
· CHH Fall 2008 Events and Screenings.
· Thank you letter from Christopher Tokarz.
· Thank you note from Josephine Valle.
· Thank you note from Congressman Chris Murphy.
· Thank you note from Marty Boyajian.
· Thank you letter to Senior Center and Elderly Nutrition Program from Torrington Area Youth Service.
· Letter to Valerie Manor for contributions for summer picnic.
· Letter to Dean Pisante for donations to summer picnic.
· Letter to John Silano for donations to Senior Center.
Sullivan Senior Center Report.
· Thrift Shop cash pool equity balance as of September 15, 2008 is $22,583.00.
· Community Based Regional Transportation System: The study has been completed. The Advisory Council will meet to begin implementation. Pilot program will include Torrington.
· Warner Theatre – A partnership has been formed with Warner Theatre.
· Nutmeg Ballet – Sharon Dante interested in developing a “Ballet for Life”. Artwell representatives visited to discuss a grant opportunity also to include the senior population.
· Review of financials: Home Management & Special Diets, Chore & Transportation.
· Reviewed newsletter and upcoming events.
· Charlie Perlotto reported on client issue report July 7th to August 28th, 2008.
Motion to accept Senior Center Report made by Commissioners Donald MacLeod, 2nd by Peter Bronzi. Passed.
Elderly Nutrition Report
· Budget & Contract – Amended WCAAA contract is signed & available as of Sept. 17, 2008. Request for use and shifting of funds was granted. New rate of $3.18 MOW & $6.03 Congregate will be in effect the whole year. Approx. $21,000.00 to be added to this year’s budget.
· Donation of $900.00 received from an unsolicited charitable fund.
· MCOA Conference October 14th – 17th.
· Reviewed financial reports.
Motion to accept Elderly Nutrition Report made by Commissioners Donald MacLeod, 2nd by Aldo Bergonzi. Passed.
Old Business
None
New Business
· Add to agenda 2/3 vote to recommend purchase of 2 new vehicles delivery MOW trucks. Passed
· Add to agenda 2/3 vote recommendation for alternate for Elderly Services Commission. Passed.
· Motion made by Donald MacLeod to table decision action program evaluation, 2nd by Peter Bronzi. Passed.
· Recommendation to the City Council to purchase two new vehicles for M.O.W.’s from Delivery Concepts who is a sole vendor & to wave bidding process. Motion made by Commissioners Adele Reale, 2nd by Aldo Bergonzi. Passed.
· Motion to recommend to City Council Carol Buice as an alternate to the Elderly Service Commission made by Commissioners Donald MacLeod, 2nd by Adele Reale. Passed
· A new statute to have agenda posted on the city website and have 72 hours from close of meeting to post the minutes on the website.
Motion to adjourn Monday, September 22, 2008 meeting made by Commissioner Donald MacLeod, 2nd by Adele Reale. Passed
Meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2008 at the Sullivan Senior Center.
Respectfully submitted by:
Commissioner Evelyn Lukes
Recording Secretary
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