HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 05/19/2024Minutes of the COA Board Meeting of March 19, 2024
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Present: Chair LeeAnn Cerretani, Vice Chair Paula Deming;.iMemb(Wt-%n Hoey,
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Wendy Adams.
Residents: Eileen Berenson, Kathy Fasoli, Gail Gilman, Nagcy�Glaj,VaVle Grygienc,
Maureen Moran, Anna O'Brien, Ruth Schepis
Absent: Treasurer Pat Comperchio, Secretary Mary Hourigan
Call to Order: By LeeAnn Cerretani at 3:33
Building Update- Mike Ahern
1. State Grants and Town Funds were utilized to fund the Project to date. Currently
we have committed $660,250.
2. We have completed the Schematic Design phase along with the 50% Design
Development phase. We are in the Final Design phase.
3. We have had numerous meetings with the MBC. We feel, along with the MBC,
that we are in a good position to complete the Construction Document phase by
July 2024.
4. We are at the point where Neal and Josephine and Wendy should focus on what
is needed.
5. Preliminary Conservation Committee and Planning Board approvals.
6. Capital Improvement Projects; Early Release Packages.
7. Unsuitable Materials.
8. Survey Questions.
9. Ground Penetrating Radar.
10. Recreation Department Design.
11. Present budget: with Recreation=21.5 million without Recreation=17 million.
12. Multipurpose room is larger that original plans.
13. Parking 85-90 spots
14. Circuit Trail and Pickleball courts
Friends Update:
Annual Fundraising Calendar- See handout.
Committee: VP Carol Smith, Sec. Sue Hamilton, Sara Dwyer, Kathy Fasoli
(both experienced fundraiser from other organizations)
Furry Friends Fundraiser Saturday, April 27th
• Craft and Treats Sale for Pets
• Bake Sale for Humans
• Appearance by Bentley
• Collection for the Mansfield Animal Shelter
• 50/50 Raffle
• Donated Gift Basket Raffles
BC/BS Service Day
Application due April 12
Manpower, 25 persons Funding, $2500-$10,000
Service Date, Thursday Sept. 26 (4 hours)
Membership Drive Advertising
Area Wide FB pages
Display Case (Annual Accomplishments)
Need to be 18+ to join
Next FRIENDS Meeting April
Annual Report (Accomplishments)
2023-24 Annual Budget (Review)
2024-25 Annual Budget (Proposal and Vote)
FRIENDS Treasurer (Open Position)
Streamlined Financial Process
■ Less Deposits Per Month
■ Banking
• Online Viewing, Payment
■ QuickBooks NFP
• Digitally Links to our Bank Statements
• Quicker Reporting Statements
Paula made a motion to accept the minutes from February meeting and Dick 2"d
Treasurer's Report: Josephine mentioned an increase in the gift account and the
other accounts remain the same.
Paula made a motion to accept the treasurer's report and Dick 2"d
Director's report:
Budget- The town is still working on ways to reduce the budget
Programming-
• Knock on Wood — folk &rock music concert sponsored by MCC and Friends
4/24
• Songs and Stories of the American Folk Revival — MCC program 4/10
• Adventures in Cartooning with Richard Paxton 4/29
• Ames Mansion — Virtual Tour and Talk Paul Clifford Friends of Borderland 4/22
• Healing Through Letters with Shelley Leahy MCC 4-1/8/29
o Writing a letter to a lost loved one is an effective way to try and make
sense of your past and look forward to your future.
Harry Cook- is receiving a Pioneer Award from the Rohde Island Bluegrass Music
Association for his contribution to local Bluegrass Music.
Old Business
Nomination of Officers
Neal nominated Paula for Chairperson and Lee Ann 2"d. Paula nominated
Mary for Vice Chairperson and Neal 2"d. Pat will remain as Treasurer. Dick nominated
Joan for Secretary and Paula 2"d
Advocacy Day —Mary, Leeann, Wendy, and Josephine participated in Advocacy Day
at the State House and met with our legislators. We asked them to support four bills
that will:
1. Strengthen our public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer's and all
dementia.
2. Strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce.
3. Improve Alzheimer's and Dementia Care in Senior Care Options.
4. Expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer's and Dementia.
New Business
Family Fun Night planning:
Scheduled for Tuesday July 9th. Question of asking Kelly Sipe to do "Drums
Alive." Everyone agreed. Dick asked about bringing the plans for the new building,
Neal wants to revisit this idea. Selling water bottles would be a great idea. LeeAnn
mentioned making a large board with the different activities. Paula suggested each
member bring an idea to the next meeting. Marie suggested using the Sales book to
promote positive aging.
Neal made a motion to adjourn and Dick 2nd.
Next meeting April 23, 2024.