HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EAB - 12/11/2017 COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Willcutt Commons
91 Sohier Street
Cohasset, Ma 02025
December 11, 2017
MINUTES
In Attendance: Elinore Barrett, Tana Carlson, Jim Carpenter, Elaine Coyne,
Rich Hynes, Diana Karcher, Paul Kierce, Sarah Livermore, Taffy Nothnagle
Not in Attendance: James Mensching, Sue Reagan, Beth Tarpey
Liaisons: Joan Brown, Lisa Uglialoro
Also Attending: Coral Grande
Paul Kierce called the meeting to order at 8:38 am.
Change to October Minutes: Trettis house is the correct spelling.
Omit young disabled from the housing authority report - Veterans 1st on
list then Cohasset residents.
Minutes accepted.
Treasurer's Report:
We are within Budget year to date. 40% of budget has been expended. We
received a $100 donation. Building fund remains same. Coral spoke about
purchasing some kind of awnings/pergola for outside sitting. Elaine, Diana,
and Coral will look into it. Coral said the town attorney is looking into the
Trust funds that presently hold $5600. Counsel asked us to write a plan for
use. Counsel said it needs to be used "for intended purpose." Elaine and
Sarah will write up a plan. Paul asked Elaine to give us an updated balance
of gift accounts for March meeting.
Rich Hynes said we don't have control of the $25k broadcasting equipment
line item. Cohasset 143 and TM control that.
Treasurer's report accepted.
Director's Report:
Thanksgiving luncheon went well. Thank you to all the volunteers. Diana
reported that the 50/50 raffle proceeds went to Abby White, a former
Cohasset resident who now runs a school in Calabra, Puerto Rico. $325
was donated and it purchased 33 hours of electricity as well as helping
with tuition and food for her students.
Veterans' Luncheon was a success. Maria Perroncello passed away 6 days
after the event that the Town dedicated the POW/MIA Chair to her
husband
Louise Smullen also passed away. Her services will be held on January
20th at the 2nd Congregational Church, at 11:00am.
Holiday Luncheon at Atlantica went well with 115 people attending. Mary
Brennock resurrected Mrs Claus once again...
Broad Cove Choral Singers will be here 12/13
Rusty Skippers will be here on 12/19.
We will initiate a Wish List in the Vista and a Suggestion box @ the front
desk and on the web page.
Diana said the Boy Scouts built a "give + take" book box at the bottom of
the staircase in the parking lot.
We have rearranged the 2nd floor of this building. Classes are being held
there.
Paul K has donated many many poinsettias to the seniors. Thank you so
much, Paul, for your generosity!
Will be doing a Spotlight on Volunteers in the coming year.
Working on making Sioban Lynch's position permanent, not paid by
grant.
Starting the budget process.
Diana asked if we could have the building open more in the evening.
Liaison Reports:
Housing Authority - Taffy Nothnagle - Heat and air pumps being installed
at 60 Elm. Also contracted to do the kitchens. Will be complete within 2
months.
Affordable Housing - Paul Kierce - possibility of 20 or more affordable
units being built.
Social Service League - Tana Carlson - donated to Cohasset Cares
program and Scituate Animal Hospital for care of elders' pets. Donated to
the 1st day home program at SSH.
SSL is invited to make a presentation to our seniors.
Town Management - Lisa Uglialoro - interviewing for open positions.
Will be filled in next 2 weeks. BOS would like representation from our
board at their meetings.
Working on broadcasting meetings from Willcutt. There were many
issues the first time broadcasting that need to be addressed.
Open Business:
Tana said we have to go over bylaws and election of officers next meeting.
Meeting adjourned @ 10:06 am.
Next meeting date: Monday, January 8, 2018 @ 8:30am.
Respectfully submitted,
Elinore Barrett, Secretary