TOWN OF REDDING
COMMISSION ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008
9:00 a.m.
HERITAGE CENTER
Commissioners Present: Alternates Present:
Sam Crocker Janet Cianci
Jack Froehlich Sam Crocker
Florence Hayes Lore Handy
Janet Metzger
Bill Morris
Alice Pardee
Sharon Rehme
Jean Whitham
Staff: Gail Schiron, Marie Sibilio
Also present: Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m.
Ms. Rehme served as Acting Chair for Ms. Kopfstein who was not present.
I. Approval of Minutes from September 3, 2008
Under Reports, Line 2, "Highlights included an update on the affordable senior housing list."
Same paragraph, second to last line, add an apostrophe to the word "program's". The minutes were approved as corrected.
II. Reports
Ms. Schiron presented the Municipal Agents Report to the Commission. Ms. Schiron asked Commission members for ideas to raise money for assisting seniors in Redding with fuel costs this winter.
Ms. Sibilio presented the Heritage Center Report to the Commission. Ms. Sibilio gave a brief update on the Meals on Wheels program. Because the Heritage Center is closed on Friday, those meals will be dropped off at the Congregational Church. A grant is available to assist volunteers with gasoline costs, and Ms. Sibilio will apply for it.
Ms. Rehme said there is no affordable senior housing update.
III. Mark Twain Library Centennial in 2008
Ms. Whitham reported that the collected materials for the book, "Pages Turned", will soon be on their way to being bound. The Heritage Center presentation is scheduled for Saturday, October 11th at 2:00 p.m. at the Mark Twain Library.
On behalf of the Commission, Mr. Morris motioned thanks to Ms. Whitham for her hard work creating this book. Mr. Froehlich seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
IV. Quality of Living in Ridgefield and Redding
Ms. Rehme asked for the Commissioners reaction to the concept presented at the last meeting. Mr. Crocker was present to address the questions and concerns of the Commission. Several issues were discussed, including the cost of the program and that residents who could benefit from it may not be able to afford it. Mr. Crocker said that costs would be minimal, particularly for those who could not afford the program. Reduced fees from service providers such as lawn services and snow plowing were also discussed. Questionnaires will be available at the Flu Shot Clinic to generate some public input.
V. Adjournment
The next COA meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m.
Submitted by vak 10/6/2008
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