August 6, 2007
Members Present: Reverend Phyllis Norman; Chair. Richard Cipriano, Inez Bramhall, Joe Thompson, Bernice Wilson, Ruby DeCosta, and Elaine PIzzuto.
Members Absent: Rev. Mark Suslenko and Evelyn Laliberte
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Reverend Norman at 10:05 A.M. All recited the Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes: Inez Bramhall made a correction to the Senior Report. The cost of the Senior Picnic was $18.00 of which $12.00 was paid by the Center. Cost was $6.00 per person; one third of the cost. Motion to approve the minutes as amended made by Ruby DeCosta and seconded by Elaine Pizzuto. All in favor. Unanimous
Director's Report: Lucy stated all is going well. Social dance today. A desk was donated for Bernice Sullivan. Very useful. Susan DaSilva is on vacation. The needs of the Center are being met. The Songbirds will be going to the Capitol in February. Senator Hartley
Unfinished Business: The article in the Republican -American was discussed regarding the Scott Road Project. Mayor Chatfield stated in the article that he doesn't expect to provide services for the 366-unit, age restricted development since snow removal and recycling will be provided by the developer. According to the article, the company broke ground for the Prospect development in January and plans to have the first phase of the project for residents by February of 2008.
Richard Cipriano also discussed an article in the newspaper about freezing taxes for older homeowners. It has been proposed that those seniors 65 or older would pay the same amount in taxes each year -- they would not be increased. Some towns have adoped some changes. Richard will follow up on the latest information from the State Legislature on the tax freeze.
New Business: Toll Brothers homes project. Availablity was discussed. Price tag $190,000. Concern about increased traffic.
Prospect Senior Report: Inez reported that the Center has 680 members. Most of the members are from Prospect, remainingare from Waterbury and Naugatuck. She will have a breakdown at the next meeting. Inez also stated that the "Highlites" will no longer be mailed out. In the future, they will have to be picked up at the Senior Center. Too price consuming. Lucy has someone helping out and the "Highlites" will be out close to the first of the month. Inez suggested we inform people that the "Highlites" has to be picked up.
Bus Report: The Bus Report was handed in for the months of April, May and June of 2007. All members agreed the mini-bus provides many useful services. Motion made by Joe Thompson seconded by Richard Cipriano to accept the bus report. All in favor. Unanimous
Public Participation: none
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 A.M. Motion made by Ruby DeCosta, seconded by Elaine Pizzuto. All in favor. Unanimous
The next meeting will be on October 1, 2007 at 10:00 at the Senior Center.
Respectfully submitted,
Carey Miele
Clerk