MONTEREY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES
Date: August 20, 2012
Present: Robert Annelli, John Makuc, Stephen Enoch and Peter Kolodziej
Also Present: Richard Joyner, Ashley with Elder Protective Services and Millie Church
The meeting began at 4pm
1. Richard Joyner, Ashley with Elder Protective Services and Millie Church were all present to discuss the conditions at Ms. Church’s home on Mt Hunger Rd. Richard stated that the yard has been mowed and everything in the back has been cleaned up. Updated photos were shown to the Board. All of the garbage and rotting food has been removed so it no longer smells there. The stairs are all accessible from the outside in now. The Board let Ms. Church know that their main goal is her health and safety and they appreciate that she is working with the Board in cleaning up the property. Millie summarized the chain of events that she felt led up to this situation. Ashlee reviewed what little services are available to assist Millie & her family. The ultimate goal is to
clean up the property and house and put it on the market. Under the MGL there is a provision that allows the Board to keep it open while the clean-up continues. The Board agreed that they would like to be updated every couple of months on the progress. The Board is also going to make sporadic visits to inspect the progress.
2. The Board reviewed the results of the provider survey (Part I) regarding the need for a town nurse. They are going to take it home to review and will discuss it at their next meeting (the full survey is available for viewing at the Town Hall). The Board asked M. Noe to forward a copy of the results to Kathie. Summary of the findings from Sarah Bankert, Consultant on the project:
a. The survey was completed by a total of seven people, it was sent to 19 people.
b. In many ways the survey results confirm the current impressions of the challenges faced by older adults and what services are needed to help them live longer, healthier and more self-sufficient lives. The 3 most important to provide were Home visiting programs, help from a caregiver/coach or social worker to manage illness and medication management
c. One respondent noted that their program could enhance their community outreach service to Monterey and that they are free and open to everyone. Other respondents felt that the services they currently offer are underutilized by Monterey and that more referrals may be necessary to increase awareness of existing services/programs available.
3. The Board reviewed with Peter the ZBA special permit application that came before them at their last meeting. In order for the Board to make the determinations they need to, they will need an updated occupancy number from the Building Commissioner.
4. Peter stated that the renters are out at the O’Connor property and Peter plans to make an inspection soon.
5. The meeting minutes from August 6, 2012 were approved as written.
6. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2012 at 4pm.
The meeting adjourned at 5:20pm
Submitted by,
Melissa Noe
Inter-Departmental Secretary
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