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Regular Meeting June 9, 2008
Present: Philip Mountain Mary Broga Carrie Janus Donna Palumbo Marge Caste Ilene Harris Jane Powers
Also Present: Cathy Wilson, Senior Services Coordinator
1. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
Chairman Mountain called the Commission on Aging Regular Meeting of June 9, 2008 to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was observed.
b. Delegations. There were no delegations.
c. Approval of Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2008. Mr. Mountain asked for additions, deletions or corrections to the Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2008.
MOTION: Marge Caste moved to accept the May 12, 2008 Commission on Aging Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mary Broga. Mr. Mountain and Mrs. Powers abstained from voting. (5-0-2) Motion carried.
d. Correspondence. Correspondence was made available for review.
2. STATUS REPORT
a. Transportation. Cathy Wilson reported there has been a significant increase in grant transportation usage. E-mail dated April 3, 2008 was received from ECTC Inc. regarding this matter. Eighty percent of the vehicle costs are for therapy or dialysis appointments.
Cathy Wilson, Sally Ritchie and Mary Jo Riley met and recommend that the number of rides be limited to 24 per person annually.
A letter is being sent to participants enclosing a Request for Mileage Reimbursement requesting that the form be returned to the Senior Center by June 15. A letter has also been sent to the Board of Selectmen regarding this matter.
All vehicles and transportation are doing well.
Ilene Harris asked how the new units at AHEPHA have been affecting the Senior Center. Cathy Wilson replied three individuals are using Meals-on-Wheels. There have been many individuals applying for renter’s rebate. She expects energy assistance will be needed in the fall.
b. Senior Trips.
(1) Enrichment Trips. The following Enrichment trips are planned: July 17 to the Ospry Winery, with lunch and shopping in Greenport, Long Island for a cost of $82; June 27 to Boston for an historical trip with a tour of Fenway Park for a cost of $82; August 3 to Tanglewood to hear the Boston Symphony Orchestra featuring Yo Yo Ma. Lunch is included for a cost of $96; August 16 for an evening trip to Providence, RI to see WaterFire for a cost of $40; September 27 for a trip to outlet stores and dinner in Kittery, Maine for a cost of $63.
(2) COA Sponsored Trips. The following COA sponsored trips are planned: July 9 to Thimble Islands for a cost of $12; July 23 to Clinton Crossings, with lunch for a cost of $2.75; August 14 to the Aqua Turf Banquet Facility in Plantsville, CT to see Bobby Vinton perform for a cost of $70. The Newport Playhouse trip was cancelled due to insufficient interest.
(3) Day/Overnight Trips. The following Day/Overnight trips are planned: The Niagara Falls trip was cancelled due to insufficient interest.
August 17-24 a Bermuda Cruise and November 9-19 a Panama Cruise.
c. Programs.
(1) Senior Nutrition Program. Cathy Wilson reported approximately twenty individuals come to the lunch program. Thirty-seven meals-on-wheels are being delivered. Commission members reviewed e-mail dated May 27, 2008 from Tia Bettencourt of TVCCA, regarding the need to reduce fuel costs.
(2) Senior Center Programs-Ongoing. Ongoing programs are doing well.
(3) Senior Center Programs – New. Beach Yoga will begin again.
On Tuesday afternoons information sessions are planned. This month the Disability Network of Eastern Connecticut will present a Hearing Program on different appliances that are available. Last month Living Wills were discussed. Investor Education will be discussed in July. The Planning Director would like to have the Open Space Committee give a talk and receive input from residents.
d. Budget. Next month Ms. Wilson will discuss transfers within the budget.
c. Revenues. Cathy Wilson stated revenues are doing fine.
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Renovation of Senior Center Office. Mr. Formica discussed renovation plans with Cathy Wilson.
b. Budget Request 2008/2009. The Commission on Aging 2008/2009 budget passed. Mr. Putnam, Ms. O’Brien and Ms. Wilson will try to create efficiencies within the three departments.
c. Job Description for New Position. Ms. Wilson plans to work on a job description for the new position.
d. Other Pertinent Business. Jane Powers informed the Commission participation in the Water Aerobics Program has increased from five to twenty members. Parking is great for the handicapped.
Donna Palumbo would like to see an evening Water Aerobics Program.
Donna Palumbo informed the Commission a donation of updated exercise equipment has been received.
The YMCA contract will not be renewed.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Expenditure from Parahus Account. Cathy Wilson would like to purchase new cushions for the two bench and two chairs at the Senior Center. She would also like a flat screen TV to display upcoming events. She will determine its cost.
MOTION: Ilene Harris moved to authorize Cathy Wilson to purchase new cushions for the two benches and two chairs in the Senior Center for an amount not to exceed $200. Seconded by Mrs. Powers. (7-0) Unanimous.
b. Other Pertinent Business. The Commission plans to honor Beverly DeFord on July 25 at Frank’s Restaurant for lunch at 1 p.m.
5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION
There was no public discussion.
6. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Ilene Harris moved to adjourn the June 9, 2008 Commission on Aging Regular Meeting at 7:40 p.m. Seconded by Mary Broga. (7-0) Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted
Frances Ghersi, Recording Secretary
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