HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 12/09/1997MANSFIELD COA BOARD MEETING
MINUTES: DECEMBER 9, 1997
PRESENT: S. Walgreen; E. Flint, M. Butler, D. Harrington, F. Nilson, G. Elliott, G.
Farrugsia, Ada Milliken and special guest Ed Sliney, Sr.
Motion to approve minutes of October 14 board meeting. Unanimously approved.
Motion to approve Budget Status, Warrants and Treasure's report. So Voted.
Gift Account: Balance $1203.97 ($000.00) ($643. Donations and $3000 by Great
Woods)
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Friend's Christmas Party - To be held Friday, Dec. 12 (86 attending including new town
manager and selectmen) $500 of Great Woods Donation is being used for the party.
Meals Driver - Susan Roy resigned her position on Nov. I Oh. Tom Malay who is
volunteering under the Tax Abatement Program is now delivering meals. After Tom's
volunteer committment is complete the job will be posted. Tom has shown interest in the
position.
Staff Christmas Parry - Is being planned for December 12a' at Luciano's.
Holiday Closing - Motion for I/2 day after Thanksgiving and day off after Christmas and
New Year's for this year only. Unanimously approved.
Repairs on COA building - numerous repairs totalling $1,300 coming out of special
services account. To discuss with finance committee maintenance line item to be entered
into new fiscal year budget.
ASST DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Gatra carried 331 passengers for the month of November and logged 1231 miles. Senior
center had 839 sign -in.
Friend's Annual Fair - To date has raised $1,250.
Future Trips - Trip to Foxwoods on Mar. 23, 1998, Pat Boone Apr. 27, and Newport are
planned for future trips for the seniors.
OLD BUSINESS
Jack Folan Memorial - Red Maple to be purchased and planted for Spring 98 along with
plaque. Sonya Walgreen to follow up with Library Board of Trustees of our decision
Budget FY 98/99 - A) Review of meeting w/ selectmen -- Sonya Walgreen attended a
meeting with new Town Manager and Board of Selectmen, and other chairs of boards.
Different boards presented what were important issues with their boards.
B) Trust Funds - Discussion of Trust Funds and program funding.
C) Outreach Worker - Also looking at new 20 hr position for new outreach worker. With
new laws being passed and increased workload, present employee unable to keep up
with demand now in town. Presentation to be made to finance committee.
NEW BUSINESS
Donation to COA - $1000 donation from Priscilla Douglas to Friends for postage for
newsletter. $6000 coming from Dawn VanFleet for respite care for trust fund. $5500 from
E, Great Woods ($2500 to Friends and $3000 to Gift Account.)
BESIREPORT
Meals Program - Going well. Clients happy with meals. (Increased attendance at site in
Mansfield)
Frank Nilson has had several meetings to attend lately.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:10 p.m.