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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 02/10/2004MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES TO BOARD MEETING 2A0104 Present: Ben Boynton, Sonia Walgreen, Dorma Harrington, Frank Nilson, and Debra Surprenant. Ed Sliney, Norma Smith, Mary Butler and Gale Farrugia are excused. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:30 PM. Sonia noted that Mary Butler would not be present because her mother had passed away. Debi informed the Board that Gale had arranged to have a flower arrangement sent to Mary. Correspondence: The correspondence file was circulated. Minutes: The minutes to the January 131h meeting were examined. On a motion from Frank, with a second from Ben, the minutes were unanimously accepted as presented. Budget, Warrants and Treasurer's Report: The budget was examined, as well as the warrants. The Treasurer's Report was not issued. Donna asked if the figure of $6,740.00 in the Gift Account included the $2,000.00 gift from Karl Klemmey. Debi responded that it appeared as though it did. Donna also discussed the issue of buying software for Debi to be able to update the website with the newsletter items. Donna will talk to Gale about this and about placing it on the agenda for the next meeting. With a motion offered by Ben, and a second from Donna, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Budget and Warrants as presented. Assistant Director's Report: lanuary Statistics — Louise noted that with 18 working days, the COA logged 417 incoming calls, and 574 people signed in for programming. Alzheimer's Support Group—There have been several inquiries about the Alzheimer's education and support group. Debi has met with Christine at the Village at Willow Crossings. Christine and Debi have taken on a new partner from Willow Crossings, Charlotte, who is the Activities Director. The group will be starting on March 101h. Meals Program—Sonia commented on a conversation she had with Gale concerning the Meals Program. She informed that Board that the numbers of consistent households receiving Home Delivered Meals has increased. Debi reaffirmed that the daily numbers range between 35 and 40 meals being delivered. The meals delivery is now being split between Jennifer, Tom's back-up, and a new temporary part-time person, Mary. It seems to be working out well. The site program serves about 12 to 15 people per day. Y Old Business: Gale met with the Town Manager on February 51h. Debi reported that Gale indicated that John told department heads to develop budgets that reflect each departments needs. New Business: Debi informed the Board that there are two Triad programs coming up in March and June. The March program is at the regularly scheduled Triad meeting and features a guest speaker from the American Red Cross. The program is on preparing for an emergency or disaster. The June program is a fundraiser barbeque to be held at a facility in Norton. There will be entertainment, k-9 demonstrations, and other activities. Seniors from other towns will be invited. Housing Task Force: Donna reported that the Housing Task Force has been doing some positive work. The results of a survey done by COG, the consulting group, indicate that there are not enough affordable housing options for Seniors. The Housing Task Force has reported that the focus and priority of affordable housing creation in Mansfield should be for seniors. Adjournment: Donna presented a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ben offered a second, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 PM.