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MINUTES GEORGETOWN COA
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
The Board of the Georgetown COA met on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, noon at First Congregational Church. The Board was called to order at 12:08 p.m. by Chair Claire Maimone.
Present were: Claire Maimone, Esther Palardy, Chandler Noyes, Diane Prescott, Corona Magner, Jeannine DesJardins, Jean Perley and COA Director Colleen Ranshaw-Fiorello.
The Secretary’s Report for April 30, 2013 was approved with the correction that the COA had had met at the First Congregational Church on April 30, 2013 as opposed to Town Hall as incorrectly noted in the minutes. Treasurer Chandler Noyes’ move to accept the report was seconded by board member Corona Magner. The report was unanimously accepted.
Correspondence: There was no correspondence to review.
Old Business:
- The COA’s $89,856 annual budget for FY14 was approved at the May 6 Annual Town Meeting. The budget includes $63,348 budget for salaries and $26,508 for expenses. The annual town meeting also approved an increase the town’s tax work-off program by $5,000 in order to expand the program from 20 elder participants to 30 elder participants. The program will be funded with $15,000 from the town’s overlay account and may reduce or eliminate the need to hold a lottery for available positions. Town departments will help provide the additional positions for the program.
New Business:
- Corona Magner presented the following slate of officers:
- Chairwoman – Claire Maimone
- Vice-Chairwoman – Esther Palardy
- Treasurer – Chandler Noyes
- Secretary – Jean Perley
- The officers will be elected at the June 25, 2013 meeting. New officers will take office in July 2013.
- The COA agreed to recommend the following reappointments to the Board of Selectmen (BOS):
- Cynthia Tardif
- Diane Prescott
- Jean Perley
- Colleen will send the BOS an email regarding reappointments. Following their reappointment, board members must be sworn in by Town Clerk in July.
- Summer Schedule : The COA will not meet in July. Colleen will be on vacation the week of July 1 and the week of August 12. There will be no Men’s Breakfast in July.
The Treasurer’s Report:
- Colleen presented the Treasurer’s report explaining the spending in the COA Expense Line and Formula Grant for May and to-date in June. The report also included payroll information and the amount received in donations for the Council on Aging Gift Account and from participants in the Strength Training and Yoga Classes as well as van participants. Board member Corona Magner’s move to accept the report was seconded by board member Diane Prescott. Colleen reported that the town received a $4,998 payment from the state Executive Office of Elder Affairs as the second half of the FY13 Formula Grant in May. The report was unanimously accepted. Board member Jeannine Desjardin’s move to accept the report was seconded by board member Esther Palardy.
The Director’s Report:
- Colleen presented the Director’s Report noting May statistics which included General Information Services, Case Management, Home Visits, Reassurance Calls, Medical Equipment, Newsletters mailed, NEET, Congregate Meals, Elder Brown Bag, Van Service, Social Events, Cultural Events, Health Screening, Health Education and Classes. Colleen noted that the Music Masters concert was well-attended and the following reception which honored Robert Jeans on his 100th birthday was well-received.
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Upcoming events:
- SHINE, Monday June 3, 9 a.m.
- VNA, Wed. June 5, 10 a.m.
- Men’s Breakfast with Light Dept. Manager David Schofield, Thurs. June 6, 9:30 a.m. at Trestle Way
- Michele Ellicks, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Safe Driving Workshop, Thurs. June 11, 10 a.m.
- Garden Club Tea, Wed. June 12, 1 p.m.
- Elder Attorney Margot Birke, Financial Management as part of Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Tues. June 25, 10 a.m.
- MVNP Summer BBQ with Over the Hill Band, Tues. July 23, 10 a.m.
Upcoming meetings:
- Department Head meeting, Tues. June 4, 9 a.m.
- NEET, Mon. June 24, 11 a.m.
- ESMV Board of Directors, Lawrence, June 26, 12:30 p.m.
Adjourn: The COA adjourned at 12:55 p.m. Treasurer Chandler Noyes’ move to adjourn was seconded by Board member Esther Palardy and the motion was unanimously approved.
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, noon at First Congregational Church.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jean Perley, Secretary/Clerk
June 10, 2013
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