HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 03/08/1994i ED
MANSFIELD COA BOARD MEETING
MINUTES: MARCH 8, 1994 94 APR _5 M, 12: 5S
PRESENT: M.Butler, J.Eppes, J. Folan, M.Vasnaris, B.,Ydood; L;4J
G.Farrugia, A.Milliken 'N i
Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM. TS
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February Board meeting cancelled due to inclement weather.
Motion to approve January Board meeting minutes. Unanimously
approved.
Motion to approve Budget Status, Warrants and Treasurer's
Report: $206.55 in the Gift Account. So voted.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: New van will be delivered as soon as
adjustments completed.
Volunteers not allowed drive GATRA van. Drivers must be
Town employee. Arthur Remillard added to payroll. Funds
from Support Services line item - $8/hour.
Darla O'Donnell is back up driver for Meals on Wheels.
The Health Department's Mental Health Funds will be availale for COA use.
Monies already expended through Versa Care will take care of Social Workers
Field Placement work. Funding of $5400 will be transferred to COA Budget
in 95/96 if everything is satisfactory with Health Department.
Recent Newspaper story indicated that Gale's Title had been changed. This
was reported incorrectly, there is no new offical title for Gale's position
to date.
An additional allocation of $2 million was added to the Council on Aging
State Line Item of the Budget. If legislation is passed it will mean $3
per elder verses the $1.65 per elder we are now receiving for Formula
Grant funding. There is no guarentee that this will be voted in.
NCOA (Natinal Council on Aging) Conference will be held in Washington
D.C. this year. Gale to attend.
L. Begnini resigned Senior Aid Position at COA.
Gale to host Elder Affairs Formula Grant Funding Seminar - Thurs. Mar. 19
for Grant application process. All COA Directors to attend.
ASST. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Van usage: 853 miles in
363 transported in Jan.;
459 signed in at Center
Jan.; 812 miles in Feb.
339 in Feb,
in Jan.; 551 in Feb.
Bermuda trip - 11 all paid for
Atlantic City trip in works; $189/person
Booth Bay Harbor trip in works
"Bill Sutherland Tours" coordinates trips for COA.
OLD BUSINESS: Change in Custodian's position.
D.Mercier had questions regarding some of the changes.
J.Eppes seting up meeting with representatives of Library
and Library Trustees, the COA, W.Williams and D.Mercier.
NEW BUSINESS: Althea Sankey, COA Volunteer Program
addressed COA Board and explained her
duties and activities. Activities planned for the coming
months include: March - St. Patricks Day Luncheon
April - Tea Party
?Iay - Breakfast Maypole Party
Volunteer Recognition
Althea commended for dedication to the Seniors, the COA and
her postion.
Meeting adjourned, 9:O5PM