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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-12-COA-min.pdf COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEETING - FEBRUARY 12 , 1991 Present Dorothy Boggia, Kevin Grimes , Sumner Harris , Monica Chang, Beth Klarman , Jim Fenske , Ed Grant , Bob Borshay , Jack Eddison ( Board of Selectmen liaison) , Jim Nicoloro (Senior Citizen' s Club , President ) , and Linda Crew Vine (Director) Meeting was called to order at 4 30 p m Remarks Dorothy Boggia Don Wilson from the Lexington Housing Board was unable to attend the meeting but asked Dorothy to inform the board of the situation at Emerson Gardens regarding elderly tenants Dorothy reported that at the end of 1991 , potentially forty people may be displaced from their rental units Approximately half of the forty people are over age sixty Mr Wilson wanted to encourage the board to investigate ways that they could assist the elderly ( tenants in finding a new rental unit The board decided that an educational forum may be useful Before any decisions are made, however , Linda will contact the President of Emerson Gardens Tenant Association to solicit input Bob Borshay suggested we might consider sponsoring a forum on housing which could be larger in scope Financial Report - Jim Fenske The following documents were reviewed -FY 1991 Budget Report expenses were discussed regarding 1st month of the third quarter Reports indicate we are underspent , however , 3rd quarter expenses are already higher than a full 2nd quarter -Jurisdictional and Special accounts were reviewed It was noted that $16 00 remains in the training account for the remainder of the year Out-of-state travel has not been used to date -Under Special accounts , new State Grant monies ($10 ,001 ) were received and credited to personal service accounts -Social Day Care Revenues and Expenses were reviewed Pg 2 -Meals on Wheels Report was reviewed and Jim reported that the meal cost would be increasing in March from S3 50 per day to S4 00 per day The M 0 W accounts have enough surplus available so that we may not have to increase the cost to clients until July 1991 -A copy of the budget presentation made to the Board of Selectmen and a comprehensive budget was distributed and reviewed Jim reported that the budget hearing went well with the Selectmen Senior Health Monitor Program - Beth Klarman Beth reported on a recent meeting with Jayne Tapia , Director of Visiting Nurse & Community Health Inc Also present at the meeting were Deborah Radway, Assistant Town Manager; Jim McLaughlin, Purchasing Agent ; Peg Jemison, COA Social Worker; and Linda Vine The intent of the meeting was to get clarification on this new division of VNCH, named VNCH Services ; and secondly , to discuss a personnel matter Beth explained the personnel matter regarding the professional behavior of one of the Senior Health Monitor Program nurses Beth also reviewed the time frame for the bid procedure and several changes that were made in the new bid specification packet Director' s Report - Linda Vine The following issues were discussed -Recent building problems in Muzzey and the effects on the Senior Center -A new committee will be formed to discuss the kinds of services we might offer at the Health Clinics Representatives from the Board of Health, Housing , VNCH MMHC, and a consumer will comprise this committee -The April 26th Fund Raiser was announced -A Volunteer Recognition is scheduled for February 22 The board is involved and a representative is asked to speak a ♦ m Pg 3 -January copy of the Library report was distributed -A memo from Minuteman Home Care announced an increase in the cost for meal donations to $1 50 per meal -Linda reviewed the recent budget impacts felt at MMHC Senior Citizen's Club - Jim Nicoloro, Club President A report was given regarding the expenditure of the funds from the Town Details included were -History of the Senior Citizen' s Club -Dues collected for year = $1 , 950 -Money from trips is used to supplement other activities ( in the budget -Funding from the Town ($2 , 500 ) is used to partially fund three (3) major banquets -Increase in Club membership , presently have approximately 400 members (all Lexington residents ) -Dues have been increased from $3 to $5 per person per year The Board inquired about other ways the Club might raise additional revenues examples included increasing fees or fund raising campaigns The Board agreed to reduce the Club's budget allocation by $500 It was acknowledged that recreational programs should be fee for service The $500 may be needed in the area of support service or building maintenance Goal Setting Discussion - Postponed until the March Board meeting Linda noted that the minutes were left off the agenda , and a motion to accept was needed A motion was made and accepted Meeting adjourned at 6 15 p m Linda Crew Vine Secretary Pro tem