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October 13,2020 Minutes
Meeting date: 
Tuesday, October 13, 2020

East Hartford Commission on Services for Persons with Disabilities

Commission Meeting

Tuesday October 13, 2020 6:30pm Zoom/conference call

                                                  Minutes

Meeting called to order at 6:30pm – Pledge of Allegiance

Attendance: Marie Beaulier, Bernie Corona, Vanessa Jenkins, Art Parker, Veronica Rosario

Absent: Sunilda Caminero, Kim Tipton and Joseph Garabedian

Secretary’s report – Read the minutes for March’s meeting. Also, Vanessa spoke to Jessica in The Mayor’s office who was able to explain how virtual meetings work when sending to IT. In addition, Jessica informed Vanessa that there will be a letter going out this week to all members of commissions stating that Raymond Library will be able to host some in person meetings in their conference rooms abiding by COVID-19 guidelines. More information to come.

If you haven’t yet please visit the Pitkin Playground on Hills Street, bring a child or grandchild or not. Its beautiful.

Liaison report from Commission on Aging- On Tuesday October 20,2020 Beginning at 1pm the Senior Center will host a mini fall event. Also, there is a vacancy on the Commission for Aging the board will be reviewing two applications

Old Business – Art motioned to table the business cards and pamphlet that were in the works until we get together in person. Seconded by Vanessa.

New Business – Zoom upgrade. Vanessa presented to the commission the cost to purchase a Zoom account for the commission. The cost is $149.00 for a year. This would allow us to have telephone access to the meetings and video access. Veronica volunteered to investigate Google Meets which has no cost and no limitations. We will also check into Microsoft teams.

Next meeting will be November 10 6:30pm-Vitual? Commission adjourned at 6:58 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Vanessa Jenkins - Secretary