HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-21-COA-min.pdf MINUTES OF THE C.O,A. BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, August 21, 1989 at 2 00 P M at the LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER
Present Dorothy Boggia, Terry Gent, Kevin Grimes, John Curry, Linda Vine
The Executive Committee met to review the following issues
— Fees for the Meals on Wheels Program
- Social Day Care Program Transportation Issues
- Role of the Human Services Committee
MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM
It was felt that the cost of the MOW Program should be increased from $4 40/day to $5 00/day
The last increase was 31/2 years ago John Curry will work on a fiscal analysis to present to
the C O.A Board in September in regards to the proposed increase
It was also agreed that individuals not able to pay the additional cost could seek a scholar-
ship The F C 0 A will be contacted to request additional funds
TRANSPORTATION ANAYLSIS OF THE SOCIAL DAY CARE PROGRAM CLIENTS
Statistics Represent Period July 1, 1988 - June 30, 1989
MMHC paid one (1) way trips 1,330
Private paid one (1) way trips 1 ,056
Total paid one (1) way trips 2,386
Proposed FY90 Budget (Based on Reimbursement of $5 50/1 way trip)
MMHC 1 way trip (2) 1 ,100 trips x $5 50 = $6,050
Private (Title III-B) 1 way trip (2) 1 ,400 trips x $5 50 = $7,700
Collect $ 50 per one (1) way trip(3) -$ 700
$7,000
Total one (1) way FY90 SDC Trips (1) 2,500 trips
Rationale
(1) This will allow for the continuation of the SDC services for three (3) days per week
(2) The change in the number of trips paid for by State Home Care Funds and Private Pay
Funds (Title III-B) represent our projections for FY90 client pay sources
(3) Town transportation policy allows for a collection from clients for in-Town trips of
$ 50 per one (1) way trip Anything charged above that amount would be discriminatory
to SDC clients
(4) The $11 ,000 the Town of Lexington contributes for transportation services will provide
the following types of transportation trips as prioritized by the Town of Lexington
Transportation Committee on 8/16/89
A) Medical
B) Nutrition
C) Shopping
Note that approximately 2,200 one (1) way trips could be provided in FY90 for the above
services This is based upon the Town reimbursing $5 00 one (1) way, plus $ 50 collected
from the client
Town $11 ,000 SHARE-A-RIDE operating cost/hour - $25 44 x 12 hours per week
Client fees $ 1,100 = $305 28 (Town contracts for service) x 50 weeks per year =
Cost $12,100 $15,264 (3,164)*
tConsider the Town of Lexington provides SHARE-A-RIDE subsidized housing and $5 50 per one
(1) way trip is generous for in-Town transportation
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Human Services Committee should act as an oversight committee They should NOT be
involved in the DIRECT MANAGEMENT of any program. They may review operations and REPORT
DIRECTLY to the Board of Selectmen
The Town Manager should be involved in the direct management of Human Services Programs
through the appropriate support staff; each independent of the other
RECOMMENDATIONS
1) Present Human Services Contracts should be placed under the appropriate agency for review
and monitoring
2) Appointment of a liaison from the Human Services Committee to attend Council on Aging
Board Meetings This would allow for regular review of program activity that could be
reported back to the Human Services Committee Positive rapport could be developed
between the two (2) Boards and at this point constructive feedback would be effective
if program changes were suggested
3) NO year end budget review by the Human Services Committee It is too late in the budget
process to effect any change and is viewed as a punitive exercise