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COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEETING - DECEMBER 8 , 1992
Attending: Ed Grant , Kevin Grimes, Harriet Onello, Jim Fenske,
Monica Chang, Jack Eddison (Selectman liaison) , Donna
Hooper (Human Service liaison) , Joan Butler-West
(Minuteman Home Care) , Diana Grammont and Linda Crew
Vine (staff) .
Absent : Bob Cushman, Barbara Rubin, Muriel Taylor
Meeting was called to order by Ed Grant .
SPANS Report - Diana Grammont, SPANS Coordinator
A summary of the Spans Program for 1991-1992 was
presented. The Holiday Dinner for seniors is on hold
� this season and other avenues are being considered.
Programs in other communities are being explored for
experiences involving all age groups .
Linda V. noted Dr. Young, Superintendent of Schools ,
has expressed an interest in joint projects with the
( senior center.
Kevin G. reported on an interest expressed by residents
and child care board in having intergenerational
opportunities.
Jack E. reported an interest expressed by the Middle
School Pen Pal Program for interqenerational
experiences .
Discussion followed regarding the budget for the SPANS
Program.
The minutes oi the November meetin� were read. Harriet O. moved
and Kevin G. seconded a motion to accept the minutes as
read.
Treasurer's Report - Jim Fenske
Ed G. raised questions regarding the SPANS budget . Jim
F. noted the COA portion ($10,500) is under Personal
Services and not reflected in our Fiscal Report .
BUDGET A was presented which reflected a significant
increase in Home Care Services . R &, L Minor, �
Telephone, and Stationery Line Items are reduced.
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BUDGET 8 includes provision for the Center beinq open
one (1) evening a week hich translates into a $1500
increase. Jim a� the Muzzey 'Trustees and
residents reaction to this change as being a
significant factor to consider. Factoring the staffing
cost in the budget was considered.
Linda expects increased participation in the Senior
Health Monitor Program which is reflected margin in the
budqet . The Town Manager has had discussions on this
matter but it has not yet been presented to the
Selectmen.
Local Share & Annual Service Report- Joan Butler-West
"How many people in the community use service? How do
they feel about it?"
New Home Care board members were announced: Frank Chen
and Theresa MacKenna.
Case Management : The state is undergoing an
independent assessment to identify qaps in services .
( Two (2) Minuteman case managers work closely with the
COA as well as other service providers.
Respite Services : Joan discussed the high level of �
effort required for Protective Services . Managed care
in Housing was outlined and a list was distributed with
information pertaining to Legal Services .
� Alzheimer's Services are privately funded at this time.
Minuteman Home Care reports to the Department of Elder
Affairs who monitors federal monies (oontracted
services) .
Local share assessments increase as elder population in
town increases . The local share is part ot the COA
annual budget .
Director's Report - Linda Crew Vine
The Friends of the COA have scheduled an "Auction" for
April at Cary Hall . ,
The Spanish Dinner has been re-scheduled for March, no
specific date set .as yet .
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� Copies of inemos and other communication with the Muzzey
Condo Association were distributed. There is an
interest by some condo owner to have the COA's condo
fees increased.
The on-going Banking Program is well attended with 30
participants present for the Direct Deposit
presentation.
' The Lion's Club (contact - Bob Hopwood) will be
delivering cookies to home bound seniors for us on
December 22 . They will also deliver Christmas Dinner°s
for us this year. In addition, the Lion's Club is
donating the food for our annual New Year's Eve social
at the Senior • Center.
Handouts were distributed regarding the nutrition
� program.
The American Chinese Art Society and the Chinese Church
will be presentinq at the Center on December 29th.
The next COA Board meeting is scheduled for January 12 . A motion
to adjourn was made by Jim Fenske.
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Respectfully submitted, Ke�vin Grimes , secretary pro tem.
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