TOWN OF REDDING
COMMISSION ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007
9:00 A.M.
HERITAGE CENTER
Present:
Sharon Rehme, Chairman
Jack Froehlich
Florence Hayes
Bill Morris
Alice Pardee
Tom Wylie
Rosalind Kopfstein
Alternates:
Janet Cianci
Staff: Marie Sibilio, Gail Schiron
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M.
I. Approval of Minutes from December 6, 2006
The Commission reviewed the minutes and the following change will be made:
“Ms. Rehme also announced that long time former Commissioner Nancy Morgan had passed away after recent surgery.”
Upon a motion by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Wylie, the Commission voted unanimously to accept the minutes as amended.
II. Reports
The Director of Human Services and Senior Center Coordinator reports were distributed and reviewed by the Commission.
Ms. Schiron reported that work on Heritage Center’s annual budget has begun, and she has been working with Larry Hutvagner, Town Comptroller on projected expenses.
One item initially proposed for next year was a new freezer for the Heritage Center food pantry. This will make it possible to purchase food in bulk. The cost of a new freezer should be approximately $500. Upon further review, Ms. Schiron believes that she has funds in her current budget to cover this expense.
Other proposed items for next year’s budget are:
· New computers for the Heritage Center and Senior Net. This would be an item to consider for a future year.
· A mobile phone system to improve accessibility of Heritage Center’s staff.
· Extra funds for temporary or back-up office staff; funds for future additional office space are also being considered.
Ms. Schiron also reported meeting with Doug Hartline and the Ridgefield VNA. The VNA will sponsor a town wide Health Fair on March 28th, to be held at the Heritage Center. Tentative hours are 10 am-2 pm, and services offered will include blood pressure and cholesterol screening, eye exams and other general tests.
III. Business- General Discussion
A list of areas of interest for Commission members has been updated and includes: Housing- Ms. Bonfanti, Ms. Metzger, Ms Rehme
Transportation- Mr. Froehlich, Ms. Rehme
Meals- Ms. Hayes, Ms. Metzger
Health/Medicare/Benefits- Ms. Kopfstein (Social Services),Sharon Rehme
Social Services and Activities- Ms. Kopfstein
General Activities: Jack Froelich(trips)Tom Wylie(SeniorNet)Sharon Rehme(general)
Publicity-
Communications- Mr. Morris (Meadow Ridge) Sharon Rehme (General)
Ms. Rehme reported that Annet Bonfanti has opted to become an Alternate Commission member. Rosalind Kopfstein will be assuming full membership in her stead.
There was additional discussion with regard to the revisions of the By-Laws.
At the December COA meeting, the initial review of the By-Laws was done, and the members were asked to review it further for any other modifications, which include:
· The word “aging” to replace “senior”.
· The input of the First Selectman and the COA when selecting new Commission members.
· Input in budget preparation, with regard to Commission incurred expenses.
Ms. Rehme will distribute the revised By-Laws prior to the Commission’s February meeting.
IV. Adjournment
The next COA meeting is scheduled for February 7 at 9:00 A.M.
There being no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 A.M.
Submitted by vaz 1/8/2007
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