HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-09 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil on Aging Board Meeting
Room 16 - Town Hall
January 9, 1989
Present: Gladys Cail, Barbara Doucette, Ginny Lane, Linda
Nordberg, Gail Rourke, Loretta Spaulding, Irving Stackpole, Ruth
Vitkovich, Barbara Ritchie (Patrons for Older Adults), Lois Bond,
Bette Pack.
Absent: Arleen Bazarian, Dorothy Foxon.
Meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chairperson Gladys
Cail.
Bette Pack, Outreach Worker, in her staff presentation, said that
the core of her job is working with individuals, the agencies
that can address and assist the -individual's need, and the
family's involvement with the individual. Crisis intervention
counseling deals with where people are and how they can remain
where they want to be. Ms Pack observes people's lonliness, the
lack of homemakers available from Mystic Valley Elder Services,
the local taxi service, and an increased need for companionship.
Ensuing discussion concluded that people need to know what serv-
ices are available before the need arises. Appreciation was
expressed for the fine work Ms Pack is doing within the com-
munity.
Minutes of the December meeting were accepted by unanimous vote
with no changes.
The Treasurer's Report was accepted. Copies of the budget were
distributed and a "walk through" proceeded.
Shopping Assistance Grant: salary is covered by MVES
grant and donations; Enid Schmuch is Coordinator;
funded for 16 hrs. by grant since FY186
Revolving Fund: (Elder Services General Assistance Fund):
donations to aid situations; referrals from MVES and
within community
Coordinator of Volunteers: EOEA Discretionary Grant not yet
received for FY'89; Lee Roberts is Coordinator; funded
by grant for 10 hrs. since FY186
Elder Affairs Grant: EOEA Formula Grant totaling $7333 based
upon 1980 census of elder population; Marie Patterson,
Meals on Wheels Coordinator,grant: 2.5 hours; Lee
Roberts, Friendly Visitor Coordinator, grant for
12 hours; also monies for meetings and elder dues;
Grant monies will carry over to the next Fiscal Year;
grants are on a fiscal calendar different from town's
The Director's Report was corrected to read December 1988. Update
was given on the installation of the lift at Pearl Street Senior
Center. The lift will be the full width of the stair with a ramp
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Tie d,4tom step towards the relocated fire doors. A person
can be seated in a chair and ride the lift.
An instructional motion was approved instructing the Director to
obtain operational specifications of the lift, with pictures.
The proposed FY190 budget was presented. Mileage covered by
grants is now listed under in-state travel. Leave of absence
for the van driver will be partially paid by sick days and the
remainder as unpaid leave. Towns with similar sized populations
are being surveyed to obtain salary information for their elder
service staff.
Questions were raised about the monthly statistical report and if
and how it reflects new unduplicated clients. There is duplica-
tion of clients among the program coordinators.
Linda Nordberg is drafting a Policy on Volunteers.
Surveying elder population discussion centered on who will
respond and why, and how to reach those elders who will not
respond and why. Consideration given to determining age group-
ings, and how those segments of the population are being served,
are there programing needs for special age groupings. Statistical
information may provide basic budget formation material.
Copies were distributed of the annual publication, Elderberries,
and samples of the COA survey.
Concern was expressed for members who have missed meetings and
the Director was encouraged to communicate with the Council mem-
ber.
Lifeline information was shared by Irving Stackpole. Medicaid
eligible individuals can receive Lifeline with free installation
and monthly fees.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Lois K. .Bond, Director
Council on Aging
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