Services for the Elderly Commission
Regular MeetingTorrington, CT · June 19, 2023
Minutes
Services for the Elderly Commission
Minutes - Monday June 19, 2023 Time at 1:00 PM
Zoom and Phone Meeting
Meeting called to order by Director Sekorski & Chairman Wilmot 1:02 pm
Commissioners (7): Art Mattiello, Dennis Pezze, Jean McGarrity, John Riggs Gloria
Novak and Mary Ann Berlinski, Ed Wilmot
Alternates (3) Michael Gardinello, Tina Vanini, Janet Recidivi
Winsted Rep. Candy Perez.
Staff: Director Joel Sekorski & Supervisor Christine Trudeau-Brown-
Excused: Commissioner Perez, Tina Vanini., Janet Recidivi.
Absent: Mattiello Appointed to Vote: Gardinello For Mattiello
Public Input: None
Approval of Minutes:
Motion to accept the minutes made by
Commissioner Novak
2nd by Commissioner Pezze
Passed
Announcements & Correspondence: As Presented
Reviewed announcements and correspondence.
Sullivan Senior Center Report:
Reviewed Sullivan Senior Center Report as reported by Director Joel Sekorski
Motion to accept Senior Center Report made by
Commissioner Riggs
2nd by Commissioner Novak
Passed.
Elderly Nutrition Report:
Reviewed Elderly Nutrition Report as reported by Supervisor Christine Trudeau-
Brown. Motion to accept Elderly Nutrition Report made by
Commissioner Pezze
2nd by Commissioner Riggs
Passed
Old Business 1: Commission Appointments Commissioner Gloria Novak has completed her
second term and will be leaving the commission. A past Chair ofthe commission we would
like to thank Gloria for her time and expertise.
1. Recommendation to Promote Alt. Mike Gardinello to Gloria Novak Spot, 3 year 1st term 2023 to 2026
2. Janice Colangelo of 157 Roosevelt Ave, Torrington CT 067 to Alternate Member
3. Ed Wilmot to Begin his l " term2023 to 2026 as he has completed past commissioner A. Perez to J.
Silano Final Term.2020 to 2023
4. Mary Ann Berlinski appointed to second Term 2023 to 2026
Motion to accept Commissioner McGarrity
2nd by Commissioner Mattiello
Passed
New Business:
1. Motion to adjourn the July and August Meetings to September 18th for summer Break
unless an emergency meeting becomes necessary.
Motion to accept Commissioner Pezze
2nd by Commissioner Riggs
Passed
2. Summer Projects- As previously discussed were motioned for Action
a. Walk-in Cooler to accept Lowest Bid and or recommendation from Director and
Purchasing Agent.
Motion to accept Commissioner Pezze
2nd by Commissioner Riggs
Passed
B.Awnings to award the job to Awnings Plus of Torrington as passed in the February 27th
Meeting Novak, Mattiello
Motion to accept Commissioner Gardinello
2nd by Commissioner McGarrity
Passed
C.2 Phase Landscaping Quotes from vendors
Motion to accept Commissioner Riggs
2nd by Commissioner Novak
Passed
D. Dumpster Fencing Quotes Received Lowest qualified
Motion to accept Commissioner McGarrity
2nd by Commissioner Gardinello
Passed
Motion to adjourn the meeting
Commissioner Mattiello
2nd by Commissioner McGarrity
Passed.
Meeting adjourned at 1:59 pm
Next meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Sullivan Senior Center at 1:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Recording Secretary, Mary Ann Berlinski
Notes Taken by Director Sekorski
Agenda
Services for the Elderly
Commission
Regular Meeting 1:00 May 15 to June 19, 2023
Sullivan Senior Center
88 East Albert Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Meeting called by: Ed Wilmot, Chairperson
Type of meeting: Regular Meeting 6-19-23
Note taker: Mary Ann Berlinski Secretary
Attendees: Commissioners (7): Ed Wilmot Chair, John Riggs Vice Chair, Art Mattiello,
Dennis Pezze, Jean McGarrity, Gloria Novak, Mary Ann Berlinski Secretary
Alternates (3) Michael Gardinello, Tina Vanini, Janet Recidivi
Winsted Rep. Candy Perez.
Staff: Joel Sekorski, Director and Christine Trudeau-Brown, Nutrition
Supervisor
Agenda topics Page
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call -
Public Input: Thank you for your service Gloria
Approval of Minutes: May 15, 2023
Correspondence and Announcement:
Sullivan Senior Center Report: as presented
Nutrition Report: as presented
Old Business: Commission Appointments and
advancements Vote
New Business: Awnings, Landscaping, Walk in
cooler
Adjournment:
Observers:
Resource persons:
Special notes:
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