Holland Council on Aging
Holland Community/Senior Center
40 Brimfield Road
Holland, Massachusetts
Minutes of Meeting - July 13, 2016
Meeting called to order at 10:15 by Chris Haller, Chairperson.
Board Members in attendance: Chris Haller, Chairperson; Sue Sanders, Treasurer; Jack Reed, Member at Large; Lowell Nixon, Member at Large; Cindi Harris, Member at Large.
Absent Members: Tina Rootes-Hunter, Vice Chairperson, Linda Racine, Secretary.
Other: Paula Bak, Community Center Coordinator; Deb Tierney, Outreach Worker.
Motion by Sue Sanders to accept the minutes of the May 11, 2016 meeting. Second by Cindi H. All in favor. Motion passed. Meeting minutes from meeting of June 15, 2016 were unavailable.
Treasurer Report
- Treasurer's report filed for audit.
Outreach Report
Coordinator's Report
- Request from Paula B. for $50 for the Ice Cream Social. (Friends of Seniors has given $50.)
Motion by Sue S. Second by Jack R. All in favor. Motion passed.
- Request from Paula B. for reimbursement of $27.94 for purchase of movie. Motion by Cindi H. Second by Jack R. All in favor. Motion passed.
- Request from Paula B. to purchase new coffee maker for $428.54 with available funds. Motion by Jack R. Second by Chris H. All in favor. Motion passed.
Paula B. reported she is looking to replace the Wednesday morning exercise class, and she reviewed activities proposed for August and possible future programs. The status of the movie license was discussed.
Old Business
- Article 6 Meetings: Motion by Chris H. to adopt change that monthly meetings shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:15 in the Senior Center. Second by Cindi H. All in favor (unanimous). Motion passed.
- Article 12 Annual Meeting: Motion by Chris H. to adopt change that the annual meeting of the Council shall be held the Second Tuesday in June for the purpose of electing officers. Second by Cindi H. All in favor. Motion passed.
Paula B. will follow up regarding the Emergency Preparedness Kits (Senior SAFE Grant) and report at next meeting.
- Deb T. reported on June 27, 2016 meeting of the Senior Housing Committee. The Committee wants to re-explore town owned properties. The next meeting is Monday, July 25, 2016.
- Paula B. and Deb T. reported that the Senior Survey will be in the next newsletter.
- Walking trail construction is still in progress. Ideas for promoting the club will be discussed at next meeting.
- Volunteer Recognition Evening is scheduled for Thurs., July 21st at 6:00 PM.
New Business
- Chris H. reported that forms have been received for Formula Grant 2017 (application and annual report).
- Chris H. will follow up about Council Alternate Member status.
- Chris H. advised members that the town’s All Boards Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13th at 7:00 PM.
- Chris H. discussed 2 items voted on at the June meeting which were not purchased, and are being proposed again. Motion by Chris H. to purchase two replacement saw blades at $39.00 each for the stained glass class. Second by Jack R. All in favor. Motion passed. Motion by Cindi H. to purchase a third mahjong set for the Center at $119.95. Second by Jack R. All in favor. Motion passed.
- Chris H. reminded members that online Ethics Training must be updated every 2 years.
- Chris H. stated that any member whose term was over as of June 30th must get sworn in at town Hall.
Motion to adjourn by Chris H.; Second by Jack R. All in Favor. Meeting adjourned at 11:48.
Next COA Meeting Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 10:15 am.
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