1996-06-17BERLIN SENIOR CENTER
TOWN OF BERLINECEf` ED FOR F11 6116
33 COLONIAL DRIVE • KENSINGTON, CT O603TJ6 JUM ? 0 P'al 4. 18
(203) 828-7006
MINUTES
COMMISSION FOR THE AGING
JUNE 179 1996
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The June 17, 19.96 meeting of the Commission for the Aging was called
to order at 7:00 PM by Chairlady Lorraine Clark.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lorraine Clark, Chairlady
Betty Baldyga
Marilyn Meigs
Rev. Hugh B. Penney
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Mary Wilcox
MEMBERS ABSENT`: Leo Melowicz
OTHERS PRESENT: Ellen Burbridge, Director
JoAnn Budzinski, Assistant.to the Director
OTHERS EXCUSED: Debbie D. Fiumara, Recording Secretary
Audience of Citizens
No discussion.
Minutes - March .18,. 1996
Motion was made by Betty Baldyga,
to accept the minutes of the March
voted in favor.
Old Business
seconded by Mari-lyn Meigs and voted
189 1996 meeting as written, All
Spring Fling - Lorraine Clark stated that she has spoken with Pam Dennis,
Home Economics teacher at Berlin High School, about making food items,
such as finger sandwiches, desserts, for the social to be held at the
Berlin Senior Center. Chairlady Clark noted that Mrs. Dennis is.willing
to cater this event. She noted that she will speak with Mrs. Dennis again
in September to finalize.the details.
A discussion then ensued about costumes and awarding prizes for different
categories. The Commission decided to ask Mayor Ida Ragazzi, Town Manager
The Commission
then
discussed.renaming
the Spring Fling to the Halloween
Harvest Fling.
The
Commission decided
on Thursday, October -:24,,1996
from 3 PM to 5
PM as
the::.date and time
for this social.
A discussion then ensued about costumes and awarding prizes for different
categories. The Commission decided to ask Mayor Ida Ragazzi, Town Manager
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Bonnie Therrien, and State Representative, Ann Dandrow, to act as judges
for the Halloween -costume cont.esta
The Commission then decided to donate the prizes for this contest. Each
Commission member to donate one prize.
Chairlady Clark noted that Mary Wilcox will be asked to look into
obtaining musical entertainment for the Halloween Harvest Fling. She
noted that in the past Mrs. Wilcox has stated that she knows of some
musical groups that would be appropriate for this social,
Rev. Penney stated that he also knows of a good musical group from New
Britain who might be willing to entertain at this event.
Food Share - Ellen Burbridge,-Director, stated that she is still in
the process of contacting the Share Connecticut Program to set up a
presentation at the Senior Center.
Bus Fare Increase - Ellen Burbridge noted that the proposed increase in
bus fare is on hold.. She stated that she needs to pursue this request
with the new Town Manager and with the Town Council. ,
Commission Lunch - The Commission members discussed having lunch at
the Senior Center with the participants of the congregate meal program.
It was decided to schedule this event for Thursday, September 19, 19968
Other Business - Chairlady Clark noted that she felt it would be
appropriate to send a letter from the Commission to the new Town Manager,
Bonnie Therrien, welcoming her to Berlin,, The members of the Commission
agreed and Chairlady Clark will send this letter as soon as possible.
New Business
Information— FOI Meeting .- Chairlady Clark noted that she had attended
the April 17, 1996 meeting. She stated that the FOI attorney had gone
over different points of law in regard to posting an agenda, what can
appear on an agenda, etc.. She also stated that she found this meeting
to be very informative.
Correspondence from Mayor- Ragazzi.- Chairlady Clark noted that she had
received a copy of the new travel -policy instituted by the Town as of
January, 1996. She noted that this policy is available for any board
member who wishes to review it.
Chairlady-Clark also stated that she had received a letter from Mayor
Ragazzi regarding requests for Corporation Counsel opinions. She noted
that a new procedure must be adhered to and that this procedure is
available to any member of this Commission who wishes to review it.
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Other Business - Chairlady Clark asked Ellen Burbridge, Director, about
her thoughts regarding opening the Senior Center in the evening'for specia
events. Ms. Burbridge noted that this has happened in the past. She
also noted that in her opinion many seniors are apprehensive about traveling
in the evening and prefer to schedule their social appointments in the day.
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LAdjournment
Motion was made by Betty Baldyga, seconded by Rev. Hugh B. Penney, and
voted to adjourn this meeting at 7:45 PM. All voted in favor.
The next scheduled meeting of the Commission for the Aging will be held
on Monday, September 16, 1996.
Respectfully submitted,
JoAnn Budzinski
Acting Secretary
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