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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTriad - 02/25/2016Mansfield Triad Minutes to Meeting t#ED February 25, 2016 r p dv s OFF ICE ,�r%�{ a 22 A 8' 22 Present: Nancy Graf, Eileen Berenson, Gale Farrugia, Mary Burns, Dick Kelsay, Rose K i, Debra Surprenant, Tina LePage, Neal Boldrighini, Beverly Lishman and Eric Poulin {� 5- �rT Call to Order: The Meeting was called to order by Board Chair Richard Kelsay at 1:37 PM. Secretary's Report: The Minutes to the Meeting of January 28, 2016, were read by Richard Kelsay. Rose Kimmel offered a motion to accept the Minutes to the Triad Meeting of January 28, 2016, as presented. With a second from Eileen Berenson, the motion was passed by a unanimous vote. Treasurer's Report: Tina LePage issued the Treasurer's Report. She informed the membership that the balance in the account was $2,644.89. She said that there was a $10 debit for the raffle permit. Gale Farrugia offed a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented. With a second from Eileen Berenson, the motion was passed by a unanimous vote. Old Business: Basket Bingo—Gale informed the group that the ticket sales for Basket Bingo were slow. Tina LePage requested 10 additional tickets to give to Taunton Triad. Nancy Graf gave a report regarding the donations from businesses and there was a discussion about assembling the gift baskets. Dick Kelsay also announced that the COA Board has donated $50to be used for raffle items. Gale said that she had spoken to a woman from Taunton Triad who has given her some great ideas and information. She also said that this woman will be donating 2 gift baskets. There was a discussion about how Taunton puts together the baskets using new but regifted items. It was decided that a 50/50 raffle would also be held and that we would keep it simple with the food—just snacks and beverages. Tina LePage has offered to give left over daubers from the Sheriffs Office . There was a discussion about who will be calling the bingo, and it was left undecided. House Signs—Gale informed the membership that Phase 17 of the House Signs project has just been completed. She also reported that Triad has provided 340 numbered signs. There was a discussion about how to better publicize our projects, and how to target neighborhoods so that it is easier to find properties. New Business: Senior Safety Day—Gale informed the group that Senior Safety Day is scheduled for Friday, April 29th at 11:30 AM. She led a discussion about what speakers we should have. It was decided that Chiefs Ron Sellon and Neal Boldrighini should present about the opiate epidemic, how it affects families and how to get help. It was also decided that the Sheriffs Office would do a presentation about the Iris Scan program. Sheriff's Department Updates: Tina LePage informed the Triad members that Lt. Rapoza has now taken over the Iris Scan program. She also said that she is still learning and enjoying her new job. Fire and Police Updates: Fire Chief Neal Boldrighini issued the update report. He informed the membership that the Fire and Police have been very busy with incidents over the previous three week. He said that there have been 4 fires and accidents with fatalities. He also spoke about the work on the new Public Safety complex, and that it has been a lot of work, but all good. He said that it has been great working with the Police Department on this project. District Attorney's Office Updates: Eric Poulin issued the District Attorney's Office Updates. He informed the membership that the Elder Issues Conference will be held on June 15th at a place to be determined. He also said that there is a meeting with the Attorney General's Office. The District Attorney's Office, AARP, BESI and COA Directors about developing community safety programming. March Meeting Date: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 24`h at 1:30 PM. Adjourn: With all business being completed, Mary Burns offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:18 PM. With a second from Neal Boldrighini, the motion was passed by a unanimous vote.