COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES
January 14, 2015
Present: Council on Aging Members Irving Goldberg, Jack Jordan, Virginia McIntyre, Marijo Gorney, Jean Noussee, Jack Dorsey, Ernest Cornelssen, Norah McCormick, Council on Aging Director Lynne Waterman, Outreach Coordinator Darlene Perkins and Volunteer Coordinator Deborah Converse
Chairman Irving Goldberg opened the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 10, 2014
Motion: Jack Jordan moved to approve the minutes of December 10, 2014, seconded by Jack Dorsey. Vote unanimous 8-0
Public Comments
None
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Lynne Waterman distributed her report for the month of December. She noted the initial meeting of the activity subcommittee met and thanked Jack Jordan, Marijo Gorney and Ginny McIntyre for participating and giving her guidance.
The Director reported there were no issues with the van in December. She thanked the men’s club for donating the microwave oven, the DPW and IT for their work on installation of fiber optics, the Mashpee Garden Club for their annual decorating of the senior center for the holidays, and the DPW who replaced the valve on the sprinkler system and repaired the counter area in the ladies’ bathroom. She noted she will be meeting with the Garden Club in the near future to discuss decorations for the upcoming year.
Lynne reviewed the meetings she attended: Parkinson’s Support Network of Cape Cod, Board of Directors, Department Head, Staff and Budget.
The Director reported the van driver returned from leave and she completed his annual evaluation. She also interviewed the candidates for the office assistant position. Lynne stated that she completed the Council on Aging Town Report and distributed a copy to the members for their review. She also trained the seniors who will be assisting the Council on Aging as part of the Property Tax Work-off Program. She noted her goals are to plan the programs for March, train the new office assistant and plan agenda for meeting with the Outreach Coordinator and van drivers.
Motion: Jack Dorsey moved to accept the Director’s Report, seconded by Jack Dorsey. Vote unanimous 8-0
TREASURER’S REPORT
Director Waterman distributed the budget report and reviewed the budget figures with the members. There was a discussion on the energy line item which is better than anticipated at this point due to a mild winter but this could change at any point.
Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Ginny McIntyre. Vote unanimous 8-0
OUTREACH COORDINATOR REPORT
Darlene Perkins distributed her report for the month of December. She thanked all of the people who helped provide a Happy Holiday to over 50 Mashpee Seniors this year. She also thanked the Capers who provided 10 bags containing handmade shawls and gift cards, Home Instead, the New Seabury Women’s Club, The Mashpee Men’s Club and The Friends to Mashpee COA who donated gifts to fill 30 bags to be delivered by volunteers. Darlene also thanked the Mashpee Congregational Church who donated 10 turkey baskets.
Darlene said she along with a volunteer is working on fuel assistance. She distributed information on the prescription advantage program and reviewed the application required to apply. The coordinator said they had 14 volunteer rides this month and had (11) 90 + birthdays that received flowers. She noted how much the seniors enjoy these home visits and invited the members of the Council on Aging to go along with a volunteer to one of these visits.
Darlene reviewed the meetings she attended: Hoarding Task Force, Elder Services of Cape Cod Board of Directors meeting. Cape Outreach Coordinator’s monthly meeting. There was a brief discussion regarding the progress that is being made with the Hoarding Task Force.
Director Waterman thanked Darlene for all of her hard work with the holiday gift program.
In response to a question, Darlene noted 29 seniors took part in the Brown Bag Program and stated she could use some help in developing a recipe packet for this program.
Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Outreach Coordinator’s Report, seconded by Norah McCormick. Vote unanimous 8-0
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT
The Director reviewed the Volunteer Coordinator’s report for December. The Coordinator is contacting volunteers and is continuing to organize the files and familiarize herself with volunteer procedures.
There was a discussion on the Friendly Visitor Program.
Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Volunteer Coordinator Report, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote unanimous 8-0
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR REPORT
Director Waterman reviewed the Activity Coordinator report for the month of December. She highlighted several of the programs and noted the new activities that are planned.
Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Activity Coordinator Report, seconded by Ginny McIntyre. Vote unanimous 8-0
Old Business
The Chairman asked about the Conflict of Interest material the members received. Director Lynne Waterman explained it was two parts. Read the summary and sign the acknowledgement receipt and return to Human Resources. The next step is to do the conflict of interest training on the computer by April 5.
New Business
Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging
The Director reviewed the Massachusetts Council on Aging Recap of Special Projects Report. She updated the members on what they were working on: intergenerational programs, diversity training, mental health training for outreach workers, the keep moving program and the chronic disease program. MCOA applied for and was awarded funding for several membership activities including expanding the mass in motion, reviewing the benefits license and setting pilot programs that volunteers can assist with. They have also begun new initiatives with the BU school. MCOA has hired a technical assistant who will be working with senior center staff to implement programs and to develop best practices and procedures. The Director said she will keep the members updated every month.
Motion: Ernie Cornelssen moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ginny McIntyre Vote unanimous 8-0
Meeting adjourned 9:27 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Daigneault
Recording Secretary
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