Town of East Hampton
Commission on Aging (COA)
Thursday, January 12, 2012
East Hampton Town Hall Meeting Room
MINUTES
Present: Chairperson Cynthia DelFavero, Vice Chairperson Mary Jo Shafer, Commission Members Sue Greeno and Ann McLaughlin and Alternate Patricia Dufour. ~Also present: Senior Center Director Jo Ann Ewing and Recording Secretary Cathy Sirois.
Not Present: Robert Petell
Call to Order:
Chairperson Cynthia DelFavero called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to seat alternate Pat Dufour. Voted (4-0).
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2011 meeting as amended. Voted (5-0)
Public Remarks: None
Correspondence: None
New Business:
Laurel Ridge
Ms. DelFavero met with two residents of Laurel Ridge regarding programs to be discussed. They will be holding a seminar on safety. Someone from the Commission will attend that seminar in February to discuss the yellow dot program. The Decide/Create/Share program will also be presented there later in the year, sponsored by the Commission on Aging.
Yellow Ribbon Project
A welcome home ceremony will be held on Saturday, January 14th at 1:00 pm at the new tree in the Village Center.
Other
Ms. Greeno discussed a program that would help educate seniors who would then educate their peers on Medicare fraud and abuse. The course will tentatively be set for April at the Senior Center.
Old Business:
Yellow Dot/TRIAD:
No new information is available regarding Yellow Dot/Triad.
Emergency Preparedness Update:
Ms. Ewing is working with Everbridge staff regarding the system. The Commission discussed the Everbridge system and the form that was created.
Housing Authority Report:
Ms. McLaughlin reported that the tree work due to the storm has been completed. There is a waiting list of 15 to 20 people for apartments.
Senior Services Report:
Ms. Ewing reported that they have moved back to the Senior Center from the church. She provided an overview of the details of the move. A dedication will be held but the date has not yet been determined.
Public Remarks: None
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to adjourn the meeting at 4:07 p.m. Voted (5-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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