HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 04/09/2002MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING ;-
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MINUTES TO MEETING II: lis
4/9/2002
PRESENT: Eileen Flint, Ben Boynton, Mary Butler, Frank Nilson, Gale Farrugia, and t %s
Debra Surprenant. Excused were Ed Sliney, Sr., Sonia Walgreen and Donna
Harrington. `
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 by Frank Nilson.'
TREASURER'S REPORT MINUTES AND BUDGET: Mary reported that the balance in the
gift account was $3,612.32. The minutes from the March 12, 2002, meeting
were reviewed. The budget to date was examined and discussed. A motion was
made by Mary, with a second by Ben, to accept all as presented. The vote was
unanimous.
WARRANTS AND CORRESPONDENCE: The warrants were examined. Gale referenced
a letter sent to Town Departments by John D'Agostmo calling for a non-essential
spending freeze. With a motion made by Mary, and a second from Eileen, the
Warrants and Correspondence were accepted as presented.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Town Meetinst—Gate reminded the Board that the annual town
meeting is scheduled for May 6y 2002. EOEA Formula Funds --Gale reported to
the Board that the Formula Grant money is higher than expected. It appears
that Mansfield is actually receiving an increase to $9,554.00.
Conference -Gale attended the annual NCOA conference in Colorado. She
indicated that the conference was very good, and returned with a lotof material
and helpful information. She discovered that many states are having the same
problems that we are in Massachusetts in services to elders. ` The main focus of
the conference was caregiving. Community Resource Network—Gale explained
that the COA and Social Services has initiated the reinstitution of the
Community Resource Network, a working group of people who represent the
various civic organizations in the town. The Ia meeting was very well attended
with about 20 to 25 people present. At that meeting, it was decided that a
survey would be developed to send out to serve as an update for available
services for citizens of the town. A directory will be published and circulated
for networking. Affordable housing seems to be a concern for all who were in
attendance. Legislation—There is some new legislation regarding the privacy
rights of elderly persons, mating it unlawful to publish the names, addresses
and telephone numbers of elderly persons. Finance Committee --Gale reported
that Sonia went before the Finance Committee. There were very few questions.
The Finance Committee cut only, $7,000 from our 2003 budget. The areas
affected are Professional Development, Out of State Travel, Food Services, Office
Supplies, Electric, Heat, Training, Special; Services, and Mental Health.
Home Maintenance and Repair -Gale informed the Board that the Request for
Proposals has been released for the Home Maintenance and Repair Program.
The Bid opening is scheduled for April 24a'.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Statistics—Debi reported that the following statistics were
compiled for the month of March, 2002-517 incoming telephone calls, and
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932 persons signing in. Triad Conference—Debi will be attending the Triad
Conference with Louis Bamncelli;and Bernice Bourne, the Co -Coordinators of
Mansfield SALT Council. The conference is on the 23rd of April, and is in
Holyoke. Other Programs The other programs, the binding group and the
Alzheimer's support group, are continuing, and are going very well.
OLD BUSINESS: Update—Work on the new telephone system will begin on Tuesday,
April 16.
NEW BUSINESS: Friends—The Friends has just had election of officers. Ada Milliken
has decided to step down as Treasurer after serving in that role for several years.
Althea Sankey has agreed to serve as Treasurer and the election will happen at
the next Fiend's meeting. BESI-Frank did not have an update because he had
been away at the time of the last meeting.
ADJOURNMENT'.Mary made a motion to adjourn, with a second from Ben. The vote
was unanimous, and the meeting adjourned at 8:15.