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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 10/13/1998MANSFIELD COA BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1998 1. Present: S. Walgreen, E. Flint, M. Butler, D. Harrington, E. Sliney, Sr., F. Nilst G. Farrugia, A. Milliken Absent: G. Elliott Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m. Motion to approve September 8 minutes of COA Board Meeting. Unanimously passed. Motion to approve budget status, warrants, and treasurer's report. Unanimously passed. Gift account: $4,955.49 DIRECTOR'S REPORT MCOA - Held in Lowell, Ma on Oct. 7's through the 9's. Several different clinics held including discussions regarding future accreditation for centers. Also a talk about the potential problem of gambling with seniors, example: Foxwood trips. Concerns seniors might be dipping into life savings for these trips. Another clinic was held regarding the baby boomer generation and its effect on what services and programs will be needed in the future. Cavalo & Signoriello Insurance Agency — Donations on a weekly basis from their group discount insurance program. Unclear as to exact amount and Gail to check with town hall if appropriate for Council on Aging to directly receive this additional funding. If we were to receive these funds question there is the question of where best to direct the monies? Meeting with COA and Library Board at 7:45 p.m. Signage in front of center — Leslie Pasch will pursue three bids for signage to replace signage in front of the building now. Wood with recessed lettering was agreed upon by both boards for Leslie to get the bids on. Fencing — Leslie Pasch and Gale Farrugia met with the town manager with regards to fencing in back of the building to prevent vandalism to the property upon the completion of the multipurpose field abutting the property. After discussion is was decided to send a letter to the town manager to put the fencing issue on hold for now because there is concern if there is enough fencing to do a proper job or if it would only be a hindrance to the center and its occupants. 10 Year Anniversary — Discussion for a joint venture of the boards to do something to celebrate the upcoming tenth anniversary of the center in May of 1999. Suggestion if something could be done at the annual volunteer luncheon. F' Halloween Security — Security will once again be used for protection again vandalism to the building on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, October 31, from sundown `til 2 a.m. Motion to share expense of security with Library was voted upon by COA board and passed unanimously. COA Board meeting resumed at 8:25 pm Marie Vaisnoris- is currently at St. Elizabeth's hospital with question of either or heart attack or stroke. Best wishes were expressed for Marie. GATRA — Gail to contact Frank Gay from the GATRA agency to pursue the need of a second van for the center because of the increase in need of transportation for persons with disabilities to get to work. There is great difficulty at this time to accomplish this task with only one van assigned to the center. Flu Clinic — Wednesday, Oct. 14, there will be a flu clinic held at the center. There is a large crowd expected as there were 450 clients served last year. Willow Tree Crossing asked if they could pass out pamphlets about their facility at this time. Gale is to instruct Willow Tree to do so outside of the hall so there will not be any confusion within the clinic. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT The GATRA van traveled 1,781 miles and carried 388 passengers. 802 signed in at the center. The Friends held there annual Fair on Saturday. Bake sales did not do. as well as in past years but the White Elephant table was successful. OLD BUSINESS Jack Folan's Memorial - Ada Milliken reported hearing several nice comments on Frank Nilson's eulogy at Jack's memorial service. Prior to the service the tree was planted. Jack's family attended along with the seniors from the center and the town manager. Everything went well and the family and board were pleased with the memorial. Outreach Position — An Article has been placed for the upcoming Special Town Meeting to obtain additional help for the Outreach Position at the center. For board members to please attend the meeting if they can to support this article on Monday, Oct. 2e. Halloween Security — As discussed at the joint meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Cable Advisory — Waiting for negotiation results between cable and the town. Part of the negotiations was to obtain for the center a 36" TV, computer, and camcorder. Eileen Flint will keep us up to date on these negotiations. BESI —Frank Nilson just completed 3 1/2 years as an officer of BESI. Frank will remain active on their Executive Board. Upon completion of his term, Frank was able to set term limits for board members with BESI. There have been a lot of changes going on and with those changes the agency has had problems with phones and messages for the past 4-6 weeks. But they have just hired another secretary and they are hoping this problem will shortly resolve. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.