HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-13 Council On Aging Minutes
Council on Aging Board Meeting
February 13, 2012
Reading Senior Center Game Room
Present:
Steve Oston, Carol Oniskey, Margaret Havey, Erica Deane, Dolly DeRosa,
Jean Prato, Kevin Walsh, Jane Burns (Staff)
Absent:
Carole Scrima, Marguerite Bosnian, Sally Hoyt
Guests:
Bill Hecht, Stephen Breen, Karen Herrick, Nancy Heffernan
Call to Order:
6:28 PM
Minutes:
Accepted and Approved for January 2012
Elder Services Report:
Accepted and Approved for January 2012
Financial Report:
Accepted and Approved for January 2012
Old Business:
Administrator updated Council on the first Nurse Advocate Community out-reach
program at Frank Tanner Drive. The program was deemed a success with eight
seniors in attendance.
MVES representative Bill Hecht provided the Board with an update on MVES
activity in regards to budgets and fundraising.
Administrator provided an update on the birthday cake donation and stated that
she did not have any response to date from the local bakeries that she had
solicited for the donation. Council member Jean Prato offered to assist
Administrator with the search for the monthly donation.
The Administrator updated the Board on the support hours for the senior center
and stated that the job description needed to be clarified (with specific duties
outlined) based on the needs of the center.
The Administrator stated that she is currently in the exploratory phase of the
MVES program to provide additional senior transportation. The program would
reimburse friends driving friends at a rate of .50 cents a mile. Administrator to
update Council as additional information and/or decisions are made in regards to
the program.
New Business:
Chair introduced Nancy Heffernan as the Town Treasurer. Mrs. Heffernan
briefed the Council on how the towns’ trusts are invested and provided an
overview on the current investment climate. The Funds are not earning
aggressive amounts of interest due to the current climate: A 2.2% return is
expected for the entire portfolio.
Council discussed the possibility of spending the trusts’ principal versus the
interest only.
Mrs. Heffernan clarified that the Patron for Older Adults Fund can continue to
be used for a repeat activity/event as long as that event was a new idea
initially when it was first funded by the trust.
A motion was made by Steve Oston for $100.00 to be distributed from the
Burbank Fund to purchase a gift card to fund the monthly birthday cake and
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ice-cream for seniors. The motion was 2 by Margaret Havey and the vote of
the Board was 6-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Steve Oston for $28.37 to be distributed from the
Burbank Fund to reimburse Jane Burns for the February birthday cake and
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ice-cream for the seniors. The motion was 2 by Carol Oniskey and the vote
of the Board was 7-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Steve Oston to withdraw up to $400.00 from the
Burbank fund to purchase gifts for the volunteer appreciation dinner. The
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motion was 2 by Margaret Havey and the Board voted in favor 7-0.
A motion was made by Steve Oston to withdraw up to $800.00 from the
Patrons for Older Adults fund to purchase food and invitations for the
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volunteer appreciation dinner. The motion was 2 by Carol Oniskey and the
Board voted in favor 7-0.
Administrator reviewed the volunteer report with the Council and stated that
the volunteer program is in great shape. There is currently a need for
volunteers in three areas: Kitchen Assistant, Shopping Escort and Scheduler.
Council discussed Easter baskets and how to personalize the Boston Market
meals with muffins or a plant etc.
A motion was made by Steve Oston to expend $550.00 from the Schroeder
Fund for an Easter variety pack that would include a meal from Boston
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Market. The motion was 2 by Kevin Walsh and the Board voted in favor 7-
0.
Adjournment: 8:15 PM
Next Meeting: March 12, 2012
Respectfully Submitted, Erica Deane, Secretary