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MINUTES GEORGETOWN COA
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
The Board of the Georgetown COA met on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, noon at Town Hall. The Board was called to order at 12:15 p.m. by Chair Jeannine DesJardins.
Present were: Jean Perley, Esther Palardy, Sue Gardiner, Jeannine DesJardins, Carol Sheehan, Corona Magner, Nancy Thompson, Ann Stewart, Diane Prescott and COA Director Colleen Ranshaw-Fiorello.
The Secretary’s Report for September 23, 2014 was read and approved. Board member Corona Magner’s move to accept the report was seconded by board member Esther Palardy.
Correspondence: There was no correspondence to review.
Old Business:
- Colleen reported that the annual MCOA Conference, held Oct. 8-10 in Falmouth, was successful. Colleen and Merrimac COA Director Laura Dillingham-Mailman presented a workshop on building relationships within the community to support COA programs and services, using examples of how collaboration between local boards, other town boards and community resources can be beneficial to the Town and local elders. The workshop attracted over 30 attendees and was helpful to other directors.
New Business:
- The Annual Flu Clinic will be held Wednesday Nov. 5, 9:30 -11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church. There will be no Blood Pressure Clinic on that day.
- The Harvest Birthday Party will be held on Wednesday October 29, 2014.
- The annual Holiday Party will be held Monday Dec. 8 at Trestle Way.
- Colleen presented the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) proposed budget, which outlines the need for a future Senior Center facility. With a motion by Sue Gardiner that was seconded by Carol Sheehan, board members agreed to recommend the budget to the Capital Improvement Committee and the Board of Selectmen.
The Treasurer’s Report:
- Colleen presented the Treasurer’s report explaining the spending in the COA Expense Line and Formula Grant for September and to-date in October. Colleen reported that Town Administrator Michael Farrell has signed the contract for the state Formula Grant. The contract has been mailed to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. The reports were approved with a motion by board member Esther Palardy and seconded by Nancy Thompson.
The Director’s Report:
- Colleen presented the Director’s Report noting September 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 reviewed the results of the 2014 COA Needs Assessment and reported that work on the 2014 Tax Incentive Program should be complete by the end of October. Applications for the 2015 Tax Incentive Program will be available at the COA in December. Colleen will ask Town Departments to provide volunteer opportunities for participants in the upcoming year. The report was accepted with a motion by Nancy Thompson, seconded by Carol Sheehan.
Upcoming events:
- A Matter of Balance, Wed. Sept. 10 – Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-noon (one session planned
for Town Hall during the week of the church fair)
- Harvest Birthday Party, Wed. Oct. 29, 11 a.m.
- Flu Clinic, Wed. Nov. 5, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Men’s Breakfast, Thurs. Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m.
- Harvest craft, Wed. Nov. 12, 10 a.m.
- Am I Just Forgetful or Do I Have Alzheimer’s?, Tues. Nov. 25, 10 a.m.
- COA Holiday Party, Monday Dec. 8, 1 p.m., Trestle Way
- Georgetown Light Dept. Holiday Safety, Tues. Dec. 9, 10 a.m.
- Holiday craft, Wed. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.
- Bob Simons and Renee Goodwin, Holiday Music, Tues. Dec. 16, 10 a.m.
Upcoming meetings:
- NEET Annual Luncheon, Bradford, Oct. 30
- ESMV Annual Meeting, Bradford, Nov. 21
Adjourn: The COA adjourned at 1 p.m. with a motion by Diane Prescott, seconded by Esther Palardy.
Next meeting: Tuesday, November 25, 2014, noon at First Congregational Church
Respectfully Submitted,
Jean Perley, Secretary/Clerk
October 31, 2014
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