HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EAB - 03/09/2015 COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
South Shore Community Center
3 North Main Street Cohasset, Ma 02025
March 9, 2015
MINUTES
In attendance: Paul Kierce, Tana Carlson, Elinore Barrett, Harry St. Onge, Cindy
Swartwood, Elaine Coyne,TaffyNothnagle,
Liaisons in attendance: Helene Lieb, Kevin McCarthy
Also Attending: Coral S.Grande, Director; Paul Shubert, candidate for Selectman
Not in Attendance: Kelli Gildea, Bebe McCarron,James Mensching, Sue Reagan
Paul Kierce, Chairman, opened the meeting at 8:40am.
February meeting cancelled because of storms. Minutes of December, 2014 meeting
accepted.
Liaison Reports:
School Board- (Helene Lieb) - Schools will be starting before Labor Day next school
year. Because of storm related damage, the Superintendant and staff are renting
space at Willcutt Commons.
BOS - (Kevin McCarthy) -the TM facility report for the new Senior Center is
complete. Kevin motioned the Board of Selectman to release the review to the public.
It can be found on the Town website. Report confirms the data presented by Elder
Affairs. The BOS will hold Executive sessions several more times and will meet with
SSL to discuss leasing.
Discussion ensued as to the use of the facility by the town. Paul Kierce explained the
Attorney General's interpretation of the Trust's limitation of the facility's use according
to the wishes of the donor, Mary Hooper.
Treasurer's Report:
Formula Grant was received in January.
Revolving fund does not have to be expended by end of the fiscal year. It will be carried
over.
Vista will continue to come out of gift account until end of fiscal year, unless other
arrangements can be made.
Town Manager recommended $9600 a year for the VISTA in FY16.
His recommendation for next fiscal year has to be approved by town meeting.
Report accepted.
Director's Report
1. Coral extended her appreciation of her staff to the Board who maintained
senior services during her recent absence and who helped keep our seniors safe
with their many wellness checks and home visits, during this record-breaking
winter storm season. Nancy LaFauce did an exceptional job in her role as the
Assistant Director. Elder Affairs also utilized the services of the Launch
program,which is administered by Laurel Hickey.
2. Jennifer Sullivan, the interim Board of Health agent, has certified the kitchen at
Willcutt Commons for use. Coral, Nancy, Liza, and Richie are all certified in food
service management. Richie and Coral are also certified in allergen awareness.
Ongoing Business Updates
Willcutt Commons - Paul is working with the TM to rent the facility on a per diem
basis, hopefully Tuesdays and Thursdays. Town meeting voted for$30k to be used
for renting the facility as well as ancillary costs, in this fiscal year ending June 301h. It
has been a long and arduous process,which has required much patience.
New Business
Tana Carlson is working on board development. The Board is looking for
recommendations for associate positions. Three board members are up
for renewal.
Meeting adjourned @ 10:1Sam.
Next meeting date: Monday,April 13, 2015 @ 8:30am
Respectfully submitted:
Elinore Barrett,Secretary