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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 03/14/2006h-- i r , •'i MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD OF DIRECTORS f " „ ; AV, `ut h5 MINUTES TO MEETING 3/14/06 ' _ LL Present: Ben Boynton, Sonia Walgreen, Mary Butler, Donna Harrington, Debra Surprenant. Norma Smith, Ed Sliney, Sr., Frank Nilson and Gale Farrugia were excused. Call To Order: President Sonia Walgreen called the meeting to order at 3:55 PM. Correspondence: The Correspondence File was circulated. Minutes, Warrant, Budget, Treasurer's Report: The Board members examined the Minutes to the Board Meeting of February 14, 2006, the Warrants and the Budget. Mary issues the Treasurer's Report. She informed the Board that the balance in the gift account was $3,917.17. Ben issued a motion to accept all as presented. With a second from Donna, the motion passed by a unanimous vote. Director's Report: None. Assistant Director's Report: S atistics—Debi issued the statistics report for the month of February 2006. She reported that there were 678 people who signed in for programs, and 404 logged telephone calls. There were 20 work days. Weight and Lifestyle Management Classesr—Debi informed the Board that the Weight and Lifestyle Management series began at the end of February. The classes are well attended by a group of enthusiastic seniors-many of whom are new to COA programs. It appears to be very successful. Triad Conference— Debi reported that the annual Hampshire and Franklin Counties Triad Conference is coming up and some members may be attending. Debi said that she may be driving. NIMS Training—Debi told the Board that she attended a training operated by Homeland Security about organizing a command during an emergency.'; Most town employees will be trained and certified at the conclusion of the project. Dot Graves—Debi informed the Board that Dot Graves, the art teacher, passed away after several months of being sick with cancer. She will be missed by the members of the art class, who liked her very much. Newsletter Format-Debi told the Board that she and Gale have been talking about changing the format of the newsletter. Because these next few months are very busy, the newsletter will be 8 pages. This will be for a trial. The summer issues maybe reduced to 4 pages with an insert, since programs are slower. Old Business: Legislative Breakfast—Debi reported that the COA Directors from the Southeast Region held a legislative breakfast for state legislators recently. Gale said that it was very well attended. Triad Senior Safety Day—Mansfield Triad will be holding an exhibition and program on Monday, April 24a' from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Debi explained that Senior Safety Day will feature booths and displays of Triad sponsored programs, and demonstrations. New Business: New Facility—Debi reported that Gale was informed by the Town Manager that there will be a feasibility study for a new senior facility. The question was asked regarding the study already conducted, and Debi informed the Board that the feasibility study conducted last year was done by the school department for an addition to the high school. This would be for a stand alone facility. Debi also told the Board that Gale reported that Janet Campbell is interested in exploring the feasibility of building a new library. Mailbox Repair— Debi reported that the DPW will no longer be repairing mailboxes damaged from snow plowing. The only mailboxes to be repaired will be referrals through the COA, and will be for seniors who have financial issues or are too frail to arrange to have their boxes replaced or repaired. Housing Task Force: Donna had nothing new to report. BESI Report: Mary issued the BESI report. She said that the Makem Brothers concert will be held on April 7th. She also had raffle tickets for the fundraiser for the BESI Emergency Fund. Adjournment: With all business being completed, Donna offered a motion to adjourn the meeting. With a 2nd from Ben, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM by a unanimous vote.