HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 11/10/1998MANSFIELD COA BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 1998
Present: S. Walgreen, E. F1int,M. Butler, E. Sliney, Sr!;S
Gale Farrugia, A. Milliken
Excused: D. Harrington, G. Elliott
Absent: F. Nilson
Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM
Motion to approve October 13th minutes of meeting. Unanimously
approved.
Motion to approve Treasurer's report, Budget status, warrants of
October, Gift account $4,873.99. Unanimously approved.
Director's Report - Gale discussed the Fire Safety Program to be
held on November 18, 1998 by the Fire Dept. Gale reported on
the Train station advisory meeting she had attended and advised
those interested to attend the next meeting on December 10, 1998
at 7:00 PM at Town Hall. Gale presented an application form to
be used for clients requesting in home service. Expenses to come
out -of The COA Trust and Woods Trust. It was discussed and suggested
it be put on our:next meeting agenda.
Gale reported she will be meeting next week with Frank Gay for
additional Van service.
Gale reported the video camera purchase has been put on hold,
Benny Boynton will be filming all the programs.
The telephone bills for FY" -97/98
Social Services. It was agreed
budget.
for $425.00 COA_.and $210.00
to absorb them into this year's
Outreach position had been advertised this past week in the
Sun Chronicle. Gale had received a few responses.
Assist. Director's Report - The Gatra van traveled 1826 miles and
carried 413 passengers. 865 signed in at The COA.
Old Business - The special Town Meeting was discussed. Gale
commented for a job well done.
Donations from Cavallo & Signoriello Ins. Co. was discussed.
There was a question about where the donations would be used
(Trust Fund, Fuel Assistance, etc.)
,( Gale had checked with Boston on the possibility: -,of a conflict
of interest and was advised that under certain conditions there
would not be a conflict (that thecompany did not use The COA to
promote their business?)
Ed Sliney:=suggested that we get an opinion from the Town Counsel.
Gale to check with the Town Manager.
FY 99/2000 Budget Process - FY Budget due in by November 13th -
Increases in: Postage, Telephone and Salaries -
Budget Total - $279,529.00 (includes Social Services).
Possibility of losing one telephone line - Memo sent out by
Town Manager - possibility ofloss of one phone line due to the
Special Town Meeting Article 2 which was not voted in. Each
department head was asked to see if they could absorb it into
this year's budget.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM