2019-11-21 Commissioners of Trust Funds Minutes

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Ms. Klepeis had a meeting with Elderly Service staff, and they mentioned they were not aware of it. Mr. Kume said that in October of 2018, he had given a list of all the clients that were getting services to the Elder Services office to make sure the records were aligned between the two offices. Ms. Klepeis stated that Elderly Services were under the impression that this program ended five years ago. Mr. Daly mentioned that there might be a possibility that these two clients were grandfathered in from the transition with Hallmark Health. Mr. Cohen asked Mr. Kume to look through the minutes and see if there is any proof that these two clients were grandfathered in this program. Ms. Klepeis suggested that since this program should have been canceled a long time ago, we allow the service until the end of the year. This will allow enough time for the current clients plan accordingly. Mr. Cohen asked Ms. Klepeis that since Elderly Services doesn't know one of the clients, shouldn't we stop that service right away? Ms. Klepeis mentioned that the client is over 90 years old and might pose hardship if we don't provide a period of time for her to plan the transition. Ms. Klepeis confirmed that both these clients have some level of financial hardship as they are receiving aid from other programs. The person that is providing the service is agitated, as these are the only clients that Hallmark sent her. Mr. Cohen stated that we have liability as we don't know if the persona providing the service maintains a license and insurance. All these were previously done by Hallmark, so we have significant liability on our hands. Ms. Klepeis made the following motion: Terminate the massaae program for the two clients that are receivino massages through a massage therapist valid 12/31/19, second by Mr. Daly. Mr. Cohen asked if there was any discussion. Mr. Daly mentioned that this program should have stopped 5 years ago; however, there is a possibility that they were grandfathered in. What we need to decide now Is to terminate this immediately or wait until December. Mr. Cohen suggested to review past minutes and see if there was anything in the minutes that will indicate that these two clients were grandfathered in or not. After the discussion, the motion was amended as follows: On a motion by Mr. Cohen. Mr. Kume will review minutes notes to determine if the clients were grandfathered in or not and report back The Commissioners will pay for services until December 31. 2019, and after that the program will terminate effective December 31. 2019, second by Mr. Daly, the motion passed by a vote of 4-0 Next Meeting The next meeting was scheduled for January 2V, 2020, at 7 PM. On a motion by Ms. Klepeis seconded by Mr. Daly, the Commissioners voted to adjourn its meeting at 8:01 p.m. by a vote of 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Page 1 2