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MINUTES GEORGETOWN COA
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
The Board of the Georgetown COA met on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, noon at First Congregational Church. The Board was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chair Claire Maimone.
Present were: Claire Maimone, Corona Magner, Jean Perley, Carol Sheehan, Esther Palardy, Sue Gardiner, Jeannine DesJardins, Chandler Noyes and COA Director Colleen Ranshaw-Fiorello.
The Secretary’s Report for January 28, 2014 was approved after two minor corrections. Board member Chandler Noyes move to accept the report was seconded by board member Esther Palardy.
Correspondence: There was no correspondence to review.
Old Business:
- Director Colleen Ranshaw-Fiorello and Board Member Sue Gardiner presented the proposed FY15 budget of $95,280 to Town Administrator Michael Farrell and the Finance Committee on Saturday Feb. 8. As part of the level service budget, Colleen is seeking 3.5 additional hours for the Outreach Worker’s position as well as three additional hours for the Administrative Assistant’s position. The budget outline was well-received.
- COA board members have all signed Acknowledgment of Receipts indicating that they have received state Conflict of Interest information and returned the receipts to Town Clerk Jan McGrane.
New Business:
- The Board of Selectmen have approved the appointment of Ann Stewart to fill a vacant alternate position available on the board at this time. Ann has been sworn into office by Town Clerk Jan McGrane.
- The Council on Aging has received a $450 grant from the Georgetown Cultural Council to provide musical programs in 2014.
- The Delvena Theater group has also received a grant from the Cultural Council to present the play “Louisa’s Girls” based on the life of Louisa May Alcott at Trestle Way next fall.
The Treasurer’s Report:
- Colleen presented the Treasurer’s report explaining the spending in the COA Expense Line and Formula Grant for January and to-date in February. The reports were approved with a motion by board member Corona Magner and seconded by Esther Palardy.
The Director’s Report:
- Colleen presented the Director’s Report noting January 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 COA office received 100 more telephone calls for information in January than it had received in December. The report was accepted with a motion by Chandler Noyes, seconded by Esther Palardy.
Upcoming events:
- Income Tax preparation, Feb. 6 - April 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with two preparers (80 slots)
- Better Business Bureau, Scams & Safe Charitable Giving, Wed. Feb. 26, 10 a.m.
- February birthday party, Wed. Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m.
- Essential Skills for Caregivers, Tuesdays March 4, 11 and 25
Men’s Breakfast, Thurs. March 6, BOS Chair Stephen Smith
VNA, Mon. March 10, 10 a.m. – this month only
Attorney Margot Birke, elder law, Wed. March 12, 10 a.m.
St. Pat’s Day lunch party, Wed. March 12, 11 a.m.
March birthday party, Wed. March 26, 11:30 a.m.
- Men’s Breakfast with Allyson Fiorello & Brittany Kaminski, Attorney General’s Office, Thurs. April 3, 9:30 a.m.
- Earth Day craft, Tues. April 8, 10 a.m.
- Social Security benefits program, Wed. April 9, 10 a.m.
- First Congregational Church closed the week of April 14
- Volunteer breakfast, Tues. April 29, 9:30 a.m.
- April birthday party, Wed. April 30, 11:30 a.m.
- Men’s Breakfast with Water Dpt. Mgr. Lou Mammolette part 2, Thurs. May 1, 9:30 a.m.
- Mother’s Day Breakfast Tea, Wed. May 7, 9:30 a.m.
- Prescription Advantage program, Tues. May 13, 10 a.m.
- Consumer Protection, Allyson Fiorello & Brittany Kaminski, Attorney General’s Office, Wed. May 14, 10 a.m.
- Music Masters, Mon. May 19, 1 p.m.
- May birthday party, Wed. May 28, 11:30 a.m.
Upcoming meetings:
- ESMV, Lawrence, Feb. 26 and March 26, 2014
- NEET, West Newbury, Mon. March 31, 11 a.m.
Adjourn: The COA adjourned at 12:35 p.m. with a motion by Esther Palardy, seconded by Sue Gardiner.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, noon at First Congregational Church.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jean Perley, Secretary/Clerk
March
4, 2014
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