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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 12/08/1998MANSFIELD COA BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1998 Present: S. Walgreen, E. Flint, M. Butler, D. Harrington, E. Sliney; Sr., F. Nilson; Cr. ;> Elliott, G. Farrugia, A. Milliken Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Motion to approve November 10, 1998 minutes of COA Board Meeting. Unanimously passed. Motion to approve budget status, warrants, and treasurer's report. Unanimously passed. Gift account: $4,478.41 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mansfield Cultural Council — Grant of $350. for the presentation of "The Helping Hand," by Folksinger and Storyteller Tim Van Egmond will take place at the luncheon on Volunteer Appreciation Day, May 21, 1999. Grandparents Program — Grant has ended as of December 7. Program has ended at this time. Outreach Position — To date, 10 applications have been received for the outreach position. Four of which have LSW. Applications close December 15. GATRA — There is a good possibility that the COA will receive a new van January or February to replace the old van. Staff Christmas Party — The staff is having their annual Christmas Parry on December 17 at the Blackington Inn. Newsletter Donation - $1000. from Pricilla Douglas for Newsletter mailings was donated for future mailings. Approximately $92. A month is the cost to mail the newsletter. Renewal for COA Board Members positions — Donna H., Frank N., and Mary B. are up for reappointment. And a new applicant Steve Greco has also applied for a board membership. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT Due to vacation, unable to report mileage for the van this month and passengers. However, there were 810 who signed in at the center. During one of the outings for the seniors, there was a medical emergency that occurred in Holyoke. Paramedics were needed to help one of our clients who was brought to the hospital. She is doing fine now. OLD BUSINESS Vote for funds for two new signs — A motion to approve the funding for two new signs for $1400. at the center was made. Passed unanimously. Woods Trust Fund — Plans for use of the Woods Trust Fund to provide in-home services of those Elders 70 and older and who were in need of financial assistance and on a temporary basis was discussed. Funds would be used if applicant met the criteria after an application had been filled out and after an extensive intake evaluation had been performed. NEW BUSINESS ADA Regulations — Barbara Chandler has been passing information along to the COAs with regard to new regulations the centers are going to need to meet in the near future for mentally retarded clients. Clients cannot be denied services because of any disability. The centers are going to need to make every possible accommodation for clients with disabilities. There was some discussion that a meeting in the near future including Barbara, the Town Manager, Finance Committee and Selectmen to discuss future funding necessary to meet these new regulations should take place. GATRA Meeting — Gale met with Frank Gay of GATRA and John D'Agostino, the Town Manager, to discuss the future needs of bus service provided by the COA. There were different options presented such as another provider providing the services along with the possibility of a second van on a part time basis could be put into use. Possible grant money could help with the addition of the second van. Gale will be meeting again with GATRA and the town manager and will keep us apprised of the on going discussions. COMMITTEE REPORTS Charter Commission Report — There was a meeting with all the boards and selectmen to discuss the outcome of the Charter Commissions findings and recommendations. There will be a future meeting at a selectmen's meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.