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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 06/10/19804° Y TOWN OF MANSFIELD \�\ Council on Aging 184 NURTH MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 232 MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048 TAIaaphone (617) 339.4424 3395261 COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES June 10, 1980 MEMBERS PRESENT: Rev. William F. Fl.ug, Ruth Noonan, Dorothy Fielding, Betty Mugford, and Barry Nordberg. Th:: rreeting was called to order by President Rev. William F. Fl.ug at 8:00 P.M. The secretary's report was accepted. She treasurer's report and warrants of 5/20 and 6/3 were accepted. " (-'orrespondenee was received as follows: resignati.cn letter from Linda rima-ti.nelli. It was moved, seconded, and voted to accept her resign- ation. Council members received and invitation to the Community Health Agency's open House on June 19, 1980. Paula was directed to send, a letter of thanks and congratulations but regrets that members would be unable to attend. Meeting notice of Rural C.O.A. in Fairhaven, Mass. Two clay conference on Primary Prevention and the Elderly on June 23 and 24, 1980 at Amherst College. Correspondence or: transportation available (GAPRA) from Rep. Leon J. Lombardi, a Letter from Kathleen Rowe Cox of the Senior Citizen!; Law Project stating dates and times outreach si.tcs are scheduled. Ruth also presented an article on the "Fraud Squad" in Postal Life along with a name and number to conrFct in An,atran. Paula was direct - ad to get more :information on this for the next reqular meeting Fruth also presented personal correspondence from neighbors congrat- ulating her and Council members on getting through rough times. Thee wished the C.O.A. good luck in future work. Ada presented a news article of a poor trip to the Tall Ships to compare how successful. the D.I.C.'s was. Betty expressed concern of speed of traffic on North Main expressed to her by Percy Burrows. C.O.A. asks Paula to draft a er to Police Chef, Selectmen, News expr_c s ;i.ng concern. CAlso,Atr0 Fire oepartmentiv{v Vc Q civrs) TOWN OF MANSFIELD Council on Aging 184 NORTH MAIN STREET P.O. 00), 232 MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02040 Telephone (617) 3314424 3391261 -2- Staff reports; Paula noted meetings attended,. Under old business it was noted that the motion to take the bus to Li'l Abner was con-- t:ingent upon 1.5 people going, 31 are aoi.ng but only 1.2 by bus. Motion was amended and voted for the bus to gn with 12, Due to tight budgets for Fiscal Year. 80-81, there will be no expan- sion :in any State Nutrition Program. However, there may be a small percentage increase in the budget which may allow some leeway. `L'h:i.s will not be established until September 1980 though. Paula and Ada's personal time status was brought up (seeking a decision). What happened to personal time accumulated before the February 13, 1980 job description in which definition of such changed? Moved and voted to allow said time to be taken. Woodworking class: $12/hour --- 2 hours per week. One month starting June 19 --.- resumes in fall depending on money. Mentioned that line daDn nq will - 4rid in Sootcyhor at i'icenten.ial.. Still seeking instructor. It was noted that Senior Sentinel was v ,zated and match paid by Friends. Paula was asked to write thank you's. It was noted that Dot Fielding was transporting a PchCE client week- ly until June 30. (Gil Wilson's death). At that hoinL the mini- bus will transport (solve violation problem) . Under new business: Paula will take vacation from Ji_>ne 27 - July E. Affirmative Action, GATRA, and newsletter to be covered, ander new business on agenda. Senior. Aide ---- talked with E. Gold about temporary worker and maintaining positions until Marie can come back. Passed out nomination papers for Silver Haired Leg. Upcoming: White House Conference Adopt -A -Grandchild. 1'OWN OF MANSFIELD Council on Aima 184 NORTH MAIN STRFI-'.T P.O. BOX 23.2 MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048 Telephone (617) 339.4424 339-5261 --3-- Ada: -3-- Ada: Bus report on mileage Bus for Brickman's will not be set up until August Friends of the D.I.C. donated Y.A. System Reported on Tall Ships trip Future trips announced. Old Business: Bingo. Motion made to turn Bingc over to Friends. Passed 3-2. Later amended to state that i_eserves the right to revoke or retain the program if it. 19 not work- able under the Friends. Dates for C.O.A. meeting were established through April :1981. The second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 P,M, gext evalua- t:i.on meeting - September for director. "dew B'asiness: Job description. Paula made a couple of corrections. Line 2. Page 1. "a consultant" change to L4sponsikble. Line 3 under duties should read at the regular meetings rather than at these meetings. 13'_11 appointed Betty, Brad and himself to draft r.ouch copy at Meth- odist Church. Paula to make copies of job descri.pt:i_on for those committee members that don't have there. 10:00 A.M. June 16. GA" RA: Bill brought to selectman's <rttenti.on the fact that there is a charge. Collect $1800 from seniors to qet reimbursed Mann frn,n GATRA. Mohana upset. Paula inPnt onaiI Mohana had seen her and expressed some feelinga. Give her Francis Gay's number. Mohana had talked with hi.m and requested he call Paula. If not., asked we t -o call hi.m. 1t is a wav to get around the charge. will seek more information. Nws1.e.t.ter: Senior Citizen's Publishing ComPany discussed. Received a letter about free newsletter. Can be mailed. C.O.A. asked Paula to see -if Mr. Rel..lelrer Could attend. Next melting to discuss this. Also, gave o.k. to seek grant for postage.. Find out if penalty :if we don't accept grant monev after seeking it. hall. Dental Full Denture: Discussed before. �. asked Paula to seek more information in reoards to financial ouide]_ines, etc. TOWN OF MANSFIELD Council on Aging '184 NORTH MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 232 MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048 Telephone (611 339.4424 339.52651 _4_. Common garden plots brought up by Lill. General consensus, it wa.a a worthwhile idea for next. summer. Several sites. Transportation? :eek Conservation Commission to speak in August or September as to what town land might be available. Ad'ou.rned at 9:35 Y.M. R TOWN OF MANSFIELD Council on Aging 184 NORTH MAIN STREET N.O. BOX 232 MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048 Telephone (617) 339.4424 3395261 JOB DESCRIPTION - DIRECTOR. 0 1/U� ^A�4 The Director of services and programs for the aging shall be responsible to the Council on Aging of &4na field. The director shall be responsible for assisting the Cou"wil an Aging in marrying out its statutory oblira-- t:i.ons. The director develops and implements programs and services, approved by the Council on Aging, designed to meet the needs of the aging in ?Mansfield. The director supervises and manages such programs and ser,Lces, along with the Council's employees, subject to the review of the Council. The Director should have specific knowledge of available opportunities for the elderly including such specifics as available monies and grants, and knowledge of the process of aging together with an understanding of Lho needs and behavior of those in their later stages of life. Qualifications: High School graduate, plus degree in public/business a dn.ni.stration. Gerontology, psychology, sociology, public relations { courses desirable. Thorough knowledge of office practices and proce- duy0s. Ability to keep complex records and to prepare financial and statistical reports. Typing skills desirable. Experience may be substituted for specific qualifications. Duties: The Director- is to attend all regular meetings of the Council. on Aging and other meetings as designated by the Council and will provide a report to the Council at the regular meetings regarding the over. -all operation of the Drop In Center. The Director's work weak shall be the regular hours of the DIC as estab- lished by the Council, between Monday and Friday. The Director shall define work, delegate tasks and supervise the same. The Director is to supervise the work of the personnel of. the DTC. The Director shall establish basic procedures and processes for the daily ope:^ation of the DIC, including employee records, bus usage and daily attendance. The Director shall manage all fiscal matters including grants, contracts and payment of: bills, establish accounting procedures and prepare budget { rel aro s fcr Council review. Pagel of 3 The Director shall support established program policies of. the Council and search, for and implement projects that will broaden the base:: of service to the aging in Mansfield. The: Director shall show concern for publicity and public relations, interpret the work of the agency in the community, maintain with 'Down officials and with providers of services and the State Department of Elderly Affairs. The Director shall support and carry out the Council on Aging By -Laws andoperating procedures H, they .. ; i v u wro wa Gf ' ho PIC. The Director shall be familiar with and able to _._...ono We iuwou"bl- bil:ities of the Assistant Director when ne^cssapy. General. Remarks: In case of illness, vacation, use of personal time or absence or official reasons, the Director will contact both the Assistant. Director and the Council President. All letters and meeting notices will be brought to the Council for discussion and action. The Director will bring ideas concerning grants to the Council for discussion and approval to seek same. Completed grant applications will be signed by the President of the Council and appropriate town officials before submission to the proper. agencies. Once a grant application has been approved by the Council it shall not be substan- tially changed by the Director without resubmission to the Council.. Completed grant applications, however, shall not be subject to change by the Council after agency approval. The Director's position is strictly contract labor. Salary increases are subject to Town Meeting vote. overtime pay is at the discretion of the Council. Client's personal files are confidential. Access by all persons will be as defined by the Council. The Director will have quarterly evaluations of her/his lob performance at regular Council meetings, scheduled in advance and attended by all members, whenever possible. The Council and director will establish together the style and substance of each evaluation and offer creative evaluation of the job and the director's performance. Benefits: VACATION PAY: Shall be based on a regular work week and availability of funds. Two week's vacation pay after one full year of service. Less than one year, a two daft vacation period Page 3 of 3 shall be allowed. Vacation pay is based on first day of employment. Vacation time shall not be cumulative from year to year. After five years of continuous service - three weeks. After ten years of continuous service - four weeks. STICK TIME: Sick leave shall start January lst. Employees shall be entitled to si.ck,leave up to 15 days per annum, pro -rated to the days of his employment in his first year. Unused sick leave shall be accumulated to a maximum of 143 stays. The employer may reouire the employee to verify his illness by a physician's certificate. Employees must notify the chairman prior to reporting time of any illness requiring absence. Sick leave shall accumulate during vacation time, and when an employee is absent due to injury or illness. After sick leave absence of two weeks or more, the employee must present a doctor's certificate before returning to normal duties. At time of termination of e.mpkyment, for any reason, all accumulated sick leave shall be cancelled. ! PERSONP-L TIME: Shall be paid up to three days - this includes bereave- ment time for (ti,R.; : � L . _pjzzo. cniin, nrotne.r. , sister, grandmother, grandfather, or in-law rom idem in the empl9yee's household.) PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Martin Luther Icing Day, Patriot's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. If If holiday occurs on Sunday, it shallbe observed on the following Monday. Should any holiday listed -above fall on a Saturday, the holiday shall be observed on the Friday preceding such holiday.