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Home My WebLink About1992-06-09-COA-min.pdf , r,,�.,•, � COUNCI � ON AGING BOARD MEETINQ - JUNE 9 . 1992 Present : Dorothy Boqgia , Kevin Qrimes . Harriet Onello , Beth Klarman . M�miel Taylor . , Monica Chana , Jack Eddison I (Selectmen liaison) , Donna Hooper (Human Service Committee tiaison) . Linda Crew Vine and Cathv Poirier (staff ) , Absent : Jim Fenske , Barbara Rubin , and Ed C�rant Meetina was called to ordar hv Chairoerson � Dorothv Boaaia at 4 : 40 o .m. Remarks : Dorothv announced her retirement from the COA Board which was followed bv remarks of thanks and aooreciation for her leadershin and dedication since 1980 . Beth Klarman also announced th�t she will leave the board , Thanks was given to her for her hard work on � the Senior Health Monitor Proqram. Kevin Q. oraised the enerpv and leadershia of both Dorothy and Beth , Dorothv will be reblace hv three Co-Chairs ; K.evin Qrimes . Harriet Onello , and Ed c�rant , Minutes of the Aaril meetina were reviewed and the foliowina comments made : Linda reported that barkina issues had been addressed with rogard to Muzzav residents and the suaaestions of � the board were favorabiv received bv the Trustees . Attempts will be made to develoo a closer liaison bet.ween the FCOA and the Hum2n SPrvice Committee , Linda , Jackie Davison , and Jim Fenske will serve on a committee to develop this relationshia . It was recommended and voted to delete the oortion of the minutes reaardin4 the Food Pantry report since it was not on the agenda for the April meetinq . 1 �� '�� r•�� i . I � Treasurer ' s Report - Highlights read bv Linda Vine The M , O ,W , oroaram continues to run at a �54 , 00� deficit , A transfer of �6 , 000+ wi11 he made to the account before the end ofi the fisca 'I vear , Jim recommends that the program olan a $ . 50 increase as of 1 / 1 /93 . Linda oroposed a M ,O , W , r.ommittee to review this oossibilitv , This review should take nlace over the summer to enahle chanaes to k�e implemenced hv 1 / 1 /y:i , Social Day Care continues to show a surplus of funds , Cathv P . reoorted that the Town ' s records have be.en reconciled reaardina t.he incorrec't daia ?nt.ry for FY90 ar�nt monies , The COA rpcords are coi^rec.r, showina a balance of $6671 , Education Report - Patriot ' s Dav Proaram - Dorothv B , reoarted that the � orogram was well attended , Neil Cronin snoke on l.exinaton ' s history which was follow��i bv �atriot. mi.isic and a make your own sundae activity , Housing Proaram - Linda Vine -Various aaencies and providers ie . Aolice , fire . handicap services , provided handauts and informeiion. -Videos were shown on safetv in vour home -Smoke detectors donated hv 'rCOA were raf 'r" lecl ort -Refreshments followed The proqram was well attended , more than usual . a follow-up proaram on retirement housinq ontions is planned for October . Director ' s Report - Linda V . - 1 , Personnel chanaes at the COa : -Staff . Pea Jemison , a bia loss io the COA , Applicants are beinq screened with aeth Klarman . Deborah Radway , and Steve Baran assistinq with interviews , 2 �� . r -MMHC Advisory Board : Lvnne Lees We need to find a replacement . and send a letter oP appreciation , -SHINE Program: Suzanne Hill ' s status as a � volunteerhas ended . Charles Roth of Newton will reolace her as a SHI'NE counselor , K9vin Qrimes suggested a SHINE presentation for the eoard . -Nutrition Site Manaaer : Rhoda Presti has been hired to replace Pe4 Stimmell who resianed due tfl illness . Beth Klarman noted that Rhoda will be a aood cat� lvst for oositive socializina , -Board member : Bob Cushman mav .ioin the board in the fall , he has resianed from the Human Service Committee , 2 , �exinqton Savinas Bank - offerina proaram to heln �' , elders with finances . Cambridaeport offered services also . Discussion results - oben oroaram to other banks and take an aporoach of aenerally educatinp peoole , 3 . Social Day Care uodate from Carolvn Grififith was oresented , Proaram evaluation bv Minuteman Home Care was very positive , Linda stated a commit.t.ee needs to analvze the increase in Dav Care and the decrease in Meals on Wheels . 4 . Library reports from Anne Novak were distrib�rted . 5 , Senior Health Monitor Propram - Linda stated that. chanaes in the biddinq iaw excuses biddina but the Town Manaaer asks that we do an RFP bv Seotember 15 , 1992 , Requests will be sent out shortiv . 6 . Successful Proarams - Health scre9ninas are very successful ; health lectures less 000ular . We should combine education with the screenina . SvmmPs Hosnital is working closely with the senior Center t.o �rovide health related activities . �. 3 1 � � -COA trios continue to be very heavilv subscribed , 7 . FCOA - annual meetina scheduled for June 10 . 1992 . Slate of officers : President - Jackie Davison Vice-Pres , - Peter Ke'IlSv Treasurer - Tim CJuinlan Secretary - Kittv Cullen Membershib-Clara Murohv 8 , Issue : Medical Emeraenci'es in the Center- -This issue occurs two or three times a month Concern for aooroariate staff i�eartion - liabilitv policies . etc . -Muriel T. suaaested "Vial of Life" � -Beth K . inauired if there is a Town policy for orocedure . � -Kevin raised the issue of oroblem behavior in the Center , 9 , Committees needed at this time : 1 . Meals on Wheels 2 . Education (member to I^9qld ,r,g porothvl 3, Client Satisfaction Survev 4 . Lona Ranae Plannina 5 . Linkaaes . . . . between tha Center and other entities -Kevin c3. or000sed combinina numbers 4 and 5 , 6 . 7own Renort - The Council on Aainq ' s presentation is too short of late , Linda would like thP eoarcl involved to assure the COA aets its best aresentation . Additional discussion - -Kevin o . sooke with Mary eranfman �f Mc�Pan hosaital reqardinq a bid for Meals on Wheels service . � �' a j � e i1 �.... -Dorothv inauired if she needs to resign her oosition of the Minuteman Man Cane Award Committee because of her resianina from the board . Nomination Committee - Muriel Tavlor ( in Barbara R . absence ) Slate of officers : CoChairs - Harriet Onello Kevin C�rimes Ed arant Treasurer - Jim Fenske Secretary - vacanev ( staaaeredl It was moved to amend the ev-Laws : i , to define officers to include one or more than one qerson to serve. as Chairnerson 2 . to permit council members oresent to vote ( bv voice votel whether officers shall be elected by closed ballot. j or by a voice vote. l Motions were aoproved . Meeting adjourned at 6 : 15 p .m , Harriet Onello , Secretary �� 5