COA Meeting Minutes
Meeting date:
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting, held at Senior Center Meeting Room, called to order by Cindy Sullivan at 10:02 AM
Present: Roy Benson, Herb Pace, Mary Alice Martin, Joan Plancon, Mary Jane Connolly, Associate members: Donna Charron, Carol Laughlin, Paula LeBlanc
Absent: Rebecca Perron, Harriet Fischer
No Public Comment
Minutes reviewed—Motion made to accept by Herb, seconded by Roy, no discussion, motion carried unanimously
Bills reviewed—Motion made to accept by Herb, seconded by Roy, no discussion, motion carried unanimously
New Business:
Update from COA Director:
- Budget submitted in December including Capital items: Doors with an estimate of $7,500.00, Van with an estimate of $65,000.00. Meeting to be held on Jan. 26, 2017
- Received Cultural Council Grant—will be used for David Bates, a Folk Singer for $400.00, date to be determined
- St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, It will be simple with Pancakes, Fruit, and Sausage, Will try to bring in HS chorus to perform
- Cindy informed Board that Harriet Fischer requested to move from Voting member to Associate member during her stay in Florida. Motion made by Mary Alice, seconded by Joan, much discussion followed. Motion carried by a 3-2 vote, Mary Alice, Mary Jane, Joan in favor, Herb and Roy opposed
- Cindy informed Board that a new Voting member was now needed, Mary Alice nominated Paula, Mary Jane seconded, no discussion, motion carried unanimously
- Joan resigned as Secretary after many years of service in that position, Thank you Joan. Mary Alice moved and Mary Jane seconded to accept Joan’s resignation. No discussion, motion carried unanimously.
- Cindy informed Board a new secretary is needed. Mary Jane nominated Paula for Secretary, Mary Alice seconded, no discussion, motion carried unanimously
- Cindy showed and reviewed her 6 month evaluation; key points included Goals, Survey, Staff Meetings, Shine, Interaction with other Town Boards, Interaction with local schools, Grants, etc. The Board is extremely pleased and commends Cindy for all she does
- Cindy informed the Board that the Activity Room needs updating. Much discussion followed, Herb and Mary Alice will get prices for painting the room
Update on:
- Classes - Going very well, numbers up
- Transportation - Good
- Dining Center - Very pleased with Denise’s work, numbers up, we have representatives on the Nutrition Board—Bernie and Barbara
- Brown Bag - numbers down slightly, Discussion of how to get extra food to food pantry, several suggestions will be checked out
- Finances - Good
Old Business:
- Card Table - recovered, looks good, cost $60.00
- Christmas Party - Huge Success!! Almost 100 attended
- Tax Work-off Program - In the works as possible new program. Cindy will run program for 3 people for $1,000.00 off their taxes, they will be chosen through a lottery system, checking in with other Town departments who may need help. Cindy will keep the Board updated.
Herb made the Motion to adjourn, Roy seconded, motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:59AM.
Next Meeting Monday, February 13, 2017 @10:00AM
Respectfully submitted
Paula LeBlanc