COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES
MAY 8, 2013
Present: Council on Aging members Jack Jordan, Mary Gaffney, Virginia McIntyre, Marijo Gorney, Jack Dorsey, Lynne Waterman, Council on Aging Director, and Darlene Perkins, Outreach Coordinator
Absent: Irving Goldberg, Jeanne Nousse and Norah McCormick
Acting Chairman Jack Jordan opened the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 13, 2013
Motion: Jack Dorsey moved to accept the minutes of April 13, 2013 with one correction, seconded by Virginia McIntyre. Vote was unanimous
No Public Comments
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Lynne Waterman distributed her Director’s report for the month of April and reviewed it with the Council members. She highlighted that she and the Activity Coordinator met with Megan Landrene of Royal Megansett Nursing and Retirement Center to plan an ice cream social in July and they also requested a presentation by their dietitian; Susan Rourke of Comfort Keepers to plan a wreath making program in July as well as other season wreath making workshops; Elaine Robinson to schedule monthly poetry sessions beginning in June and Adrienne Baumann of Geek Girls to plan two presentations in August and September on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Lynne informed the members that she also met with Linda Zevitas, Nutrition Manager of Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands to review and sign the annual memorandum of understanding. Director Waterman also met with Joanne Gangemi of the Lyme Awareness Program who decorated the Senior Center entryway with lime green ribbons. This will coincide with the lime disease /tick presentation.
The Director stated she and the Volunteer Coordinator met with the three volunteers who represented the Mashpee Council on Aging for the first Living Well Mashpee event sponsored by the Mashpee School Department.
The Council on Aging van was serviced by the DPW for its ongoing maintenance. One repair issue was addressed and the van was serviced by the Ford Dealer.
All of the COA staff attended the CPR/first aide training on April 25 except for two. She noted the trainers looked at the defibrillator. There is an expiration date and they had to be replaced so we are now up to speed on this. She asked them to put us on their list to update the defibrillator and for our required CPR classes. They also went thru our first aid kit which was inadequate. They will be putting one on the wall in the dining room and a professional kit in the office area. Two permanent van drivers attended a training sponsored by Human Resources on avoiding back injuries. Lynne stated she added to her goals to strengthen training for the Council on Aging staff.
There were some concerns regarding the building such as the ceiling tiles in the library, wood rot on the outside patio area and the need for painting in sink area in the ladies bathroom. The town’s building manager will be addressing these issues. Lynne reported that the chairs in the lobby have arrived.
The Director attended the monthly meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Network of Cape Cod and the COAST (Cape Cod Senior Center Directors) monthly meeting.
Lynne Waterman is continuing the training process of the Outreach Coordintor
Lynne also reported a new camera was purchased and the Activity Coordinator has already begun to photograph the Council’s activities. She thanked the Mashpee Men’s Club for the donation of some kitchen items.
Lynne spoke about her short term goals which are to schedule annual fire and building inspections of the Senior Center, update annual inventory of Senior Center and plan three new programs for the summer.
Jack Jordan suggested sending a letter of appreciation to Arthur Eisenberg who resigned as a Council member. All members agreed.
Motion: Jack Dorsey moved to accept the Director’s Report, seconded by Virginia McIntyre. Vote unanimous
TREASURER’S REPORT
Lynne distributed the budget report. She reviewed the operating budget.
Motion: Jack Dorsey moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Marijo Gorney. Vote unanimous.
OUTREACH COORDINATOR’S REPORT
Outreach Coordinator Darlene Perkins distributed her report for the month of April. Darlene reviewed her report with the members highlighting her home visits. Darlene stated she attended the Care Plan meeting and met with community members regarding the interest in applying for the Housing Assistance “Big Fix Program”. This program helps Mashpee residents who are low income homeowners with home repairs and yard clean up.
Darlene also stated she worked with seniors who were looking for services, transportation, homecare, and other needs. She also met the Mashpee Police department concerning various issues.
Darlene stated she started to work with the volunteers and met with the person who delivers books to homebound elders. She is working with the director to recruit and train new volunteers.
The Director thanked Darlene for the good job that she is doing.
Motion: Jack Dorsey moved to accept the Outreach Coordinator Report, seconded by Virginia McIntyre. Vote unanimous
Jack Dorsey said the Housing Authority is building a new set of units and they are going to tie into the sewage at the high school. It will be housing available to the elderly. He suggested having a speaker come in to see what is available and how it is done.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT
The Director distributed the Volunteer Coordinator Report prepared by Judith Genge and reviewed it with the members. Lynne highlighted new volunteers, National Volunteer Week and the Volunteer Recognition Lunch which will be held May 16. She asked if the Council members could arrive at 11:00 a.m. to greet the volunteers. Lynne noted that Judy Genge attended the Cape Cod Volunteers Spring Fair at the Mashpee Library
Motion: Marijo Gorney moved to accept the Volunteer Coordinator Report, seconded by Jack Dorsey. Vote Unanimous.
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR REPORT
Lynne distributed the Activity Coordinator’s report from Christine Foisy and reviewed it with the members. She noted the Coyote Program held on April 19th was excellent, the Volunteer Appreciation Week Program held on April 22 enjoyed the sing along with Rob Shain and the feedback was excellent. The Children’s Singing Program which consisted of 81 second graders, teachers and Mashpee Senior Singer volunteers enjoyed the program presented by the students. The men’s Wii golf did not have any participants so she is changing the venue to all the sports in the Wii. The Knitting Group is going well and the Portuguese Group finished their session. The Social and Wellness Activity List Handout is 95% completed. The staff has been given their copies and input from
them has been requested. This will be handed out to persons inquiring about programs and activities available and the Center.
Jack commented that at South Cape Beach there is a nature walk on Fridays.
Motion: Jack Dorsey moved to accept the Activity Coordinator Report, seconded by Marijo Gorney. Vote unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
Director Lynne Waterman reviewed the Selectmen Policy #1 regarding the Council on Aging vacancy. She noted that the Chairperson is required to notify the Selectmen in writing of the vacancy. The town manager’s office will advertise the vacancy. Any person interested should send a letter in writing along with a resume to the Board of Selectmen.
NEW BUSINESS
Mary Gaffney inquired about the policy for the front office and staff on how to handle someone who wants services who may have a criminal background. The Director said she notifies her supervisor and may contact the police chief and/or the town attorney. There was a brief discussion regarding the Senior Center’s liability.
Motion: Jack Dorsey moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Virginia McIntyre. Vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Daigneault
Recording Secretary
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