HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 12/13/1994MANSFIELD COA BOARD MEETING
MINUTES: DECEMBER 13, 1994
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PRESENT: M. Butler, J. Eppes, B. Wood, G. Farrugia, A.
Milliken, J. Folan, S..Walgreen, M. Vaisnoris, F. Nielson
Meeting called to order: 7:35 pm
Guest: Bill Williams - Town Manager. Discussion with B:
Williams and Board Members regarding two Budgets being
presented to Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen. (COA
& Social Service Budget).
Seven members of COA Board stand behind Bill Williams coming
up with figures and funding regarding stipend meme-
ntioned in
Social Service Budget. Mr. Williams left at 8:15 pm.
Motion to approve November B, 1994 Board Meeting Minutes.
Unanimously approved.
Treasurer's report made and accepted.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Budget Transfer may be needed at end of
year. Gale will use old figures of salary account until end,
of year. Changes were due to Union contract percentage
increase.
Linda Adams is now in the Union as of this year. Both Linda
and Bob are Union and paid under the Technical Support Line
Item. Althea Sankey is paid under the Expense Account of
Special Services Account. She is not Union and does not
receive benefits.
Budget Status - overage in the Professional Development
Line Item due to joining LOSCH (Local Officials Human
Services Council).
American Flag was donated in memory of Arthur Havey.
Maurice Mexoff donated the tapestry now hanging in the
dining room.
Women of Today will be giving a donation to COO at the end
of December.
Escort Driver position - Gale said three people applied. Two
were interviewed so far. It does not look too good. We are
now using more volunteers and the van for service. Stipend
is low and 30% tax bracket under self-employment seems to
prevent people from taking the job. Gale will advertise
again after the Holidays.
Gatra Van - Is being used for longer distance transportation
runs in the Gatra Area. Contract states van to be utilized
other than Mansfield area.
COA - pg. 2
Selectmen's Meeting for COA set-up for Jan. 1B, 1995 - 8:15
pm. for the purpose of presenting Social Service Budget. All
are urged to attend.
Finance Committee Meeting for Budgets set-up for Jan 21,
1995. NCOA Conference to be held on Jan 20 -25th. Gale may
have to change date. Second Finance Committee Meeting will
be held Feb. 11, 1995.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT: 791 signed in for mon tha'
November. Van has traveled 1.312 miles, transporting 460
passengers. Van has approx. 10-11 thousand miles on it and
is scheduled to go in for service shortly.
Christmas party at COA was lovely everyone enjoyed the meal
and the entertainment.
The Trip to Delaney House and Aside trip to the Yankee
Candle Factory in Deerfield was a huge success.
OLD BUSINESS: Library/CDA Joint Meeting on Dec. 3 went very
well. Beth up -dated the meeting.
Re-application for use of room. Consensus regarding
redefining application process. Mr. Ken Butler may come to
January meeting with regard to applying for, use of multi-
purpose room. Frank Nielson questions the problems with the
use of the room.
Leslie - Library Director made special note at combined
COA/Library Meetings that the Seniors were being very
cooperative with regard to parking problems. She and all at
Library appreciate this.
NEW BUSINESS: Cable Advisory committee - Selectmen would
like a COA Board member to serve on the Board.
Jack Folan said he might be interested in applying for this
position.
Grant - $10,000 applied for through EOEA - awarded $2,500 to
be used for Social Day Care Aide for Hillside.
Hillside is having problems regarding leasing of space at
old Sannies building. Cost to install ramp $25,000
approximately. Also elevator has to be up -dated to meet ADA
Safety regulations at a cost of $25,000. total cost $50,000.
Hillside want to do fundraising. They will meet with Gale
and Joy Lee regarding this problem, they will let Board
members know what is happening.
Frank N. attended a mini White House conference and was most
impressed with the members of the group. Various items were
discussed, specifically Long Term Care. In the near future
the Theme will be picked depending on the accomplishments of
the many items the group discussed and will be presented to
White House Conference on Aging.
Meeting adjourned 9:30 pm.