RECEIVED APRIL 7, 2009 @ 8:56 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
TOWN OF REDDING
COMMISSION ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009
9:00 a.m.
HERITAGE CENTER
(Subject to Revision)
Commissioners Present: Alternates Present:
Rosalind Kopfstein, Chairman
Bill Morris Janet Cianci
Florence Hayes
Alice Pardee
Sharon Rehme
Jean Whitham
Staff: Gail Schiron, Marie Sibilio
Also present: Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman
The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m.
The Commission briefly discussed the names of several residents that could be considered as Alternate members of the COA. At the present time, one Alternate position is still vacant.
I. Approval of Minutes from March 4, 2009
The minutes were unanimously approved.
II. Reports
Ms. Schiron presented the Municipal Agent’s Report to the Commission.
Ms. Sibilio presented the Heritage Center Report to the Commission. There were 241 van trips in March for a total of 1,901 miles.
The Programs Sub-Committee will temporarily be put on hold so that a more defined purpose can be sought. Family Game Night was a success. Parks and Rec. and the Heritage Center are both sending out each other’s activities in their respective bulletins.
Ms. Kopfstein read a report from Janet Metzger providing a brief update for the Georgetown Land Development project. GLD applied to the State of CT for stimulus funds but was declined. Through lobbying of the local and state delegation, the decision is under negotiation. Discussion is ongoing concerning possible commitments to include the train platform, rail crossing, parking garage and funding for state road improvements. First Selectman Natalie Ketcham attended a meeting with Stephen Soler and the new Commissioner of the Department of Transportation to review funding sources through the stimulus program as well as other programs.
III. Adjournment
The next COA meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
Submitted by vak 4/7/09
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