Senior Citizens Commission - Minutes - 09/22/2026

Waterford Senior Citizens Commission 
Meeting 
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 4:00pm

Present: Joyce Vlaun (Chairwoman), Dina Lopes (Vice-Chair), Dan Rissi (Vice-Chair), Anne Darling, Rick Beany, Marilyn Lusher, and Richard Muckle (Selectman)

Absent: Susan Marelli, Cathy Gonyo, Tom Kennedy (Senior Liaison)

Also Present: Dani Gorman (Human Services Administrator), Terry Wheeler (Assistant Director Senior Services), Heidi McSwain (Human Services Coordinator), Mary Beth Shea (Senior Services Office Support Technician) and Casey Startz (Senior Services Assistant)

Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:04pm 

Establish a Quorum: Quorum was established 

Approval of the minutes of the August 25, 2026 regular meeting: Joyce Vlaun made a motion to accept the minutes. Second Dina Lopes. Motion passed unanimously 

Public Comment: No public comment

Correspondence: No Correspondence 

Committee Reports: 
Budget: No report
Nomination Committee: No report
Endowment Fund Request: No report
Planned Giving Sub-Committee: Dan Rissi motioned to transfer the requested spendable balance amount. Second by Marilyn Lusher. (5 approved-1 abstained)
Transportation: New policies are being distributed and returned by October 31st. New policies will be officially effective November 1st. 
Policies Ad Hoc Committee:  No report

Director/Assistant Director Report
Dani reported that Senior Services programs and services have been busy and filling up. Renter’s Rebate and the Farmers Market are coming to a close and we are beginning enrollment for Energy Assistance and Medicare. Updated transportation packets are in the process of being mailed out to participants. We have a new driver and in the process of training and two new Meals on Wheels substitute drivers. Waterford Cares remains busy with many referrals, many including seniors living alone that require assistance. We are continuing seeing many reported scams in the senior population. The Veterans Liaison remains busy helping assist and connecting them with services and resources. 
Assistant Director Terry Wheeler reported fall registration started September 17th and many of the programs are filling up.
New Business: No new business

Adjournment: Rick Beany made a motion to adjourn at 5:39pm. Motion was seconded by Dan Rissi
Motion passed unanimous

Respectfully submitted 
Casey Startz 
Acting Recording Secretary