Council on Aging

Chicopee Council on Aging –Board of Directors Meeting 12/16/2014 Attendance: Jim Raschilla, Harvey Lafleur, Sherryl Gelinas, Susan Tawrel, Claire Gemme, Wilfred Tisdell, Charles Desmarais, Kathleen Olbrych, June Landa, Edna Doucette Excused: Sandra Peret, Helen Banas Guests: Stephen Michalik, Jean Croteau Staff Present: Sandra Lapollo Meeting was called to order at 4:45 PM by chair Chuck Desmarais. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Meeting not requested to be recorded. A. Business Reports 1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting: Approved with unanimous approval (B. Tisdell/S. Gelinas). 2. Financial Report: A detailed comparison of utilities from Valley View to W. Main St. was distributed. Accepted (K. Olbrych/C. Gemme). 3. Director’s Report: HVAC system was discussed pertaining to temperature within the different sections of the building. Many different people are working on the problem. Water refilling stations also temperature problematic. Two damaged tables are being replaced and delivery is expected this week. Newsletter issues on being delivered on time are hopefully resolved. Motion to accept (B. Tisdell/E. Doucette). 4. S.A.L.T. Council: Report given by Steve Michalik. Meeting focused on phone scams and a new program being formulated (J. Landa/B. Tisdell). 5. Grandparents as Parents: Party tonight for Grandkids & Grandparents (J. Raschilla/B. Tisdell). B. Committee Reports 1. None. C. Old Business: 1. Stationery: New design accepted (C. Gemme/B. Tisdell). D. New Business: 1. Chairperson will not be here from January-March. K. Olbrych will sign payroll during that time. 2. Tree of Life issues are being addressed. Leaves/stones are being engraved this week. Correspondence will be handled by Laurette Sanford. 3. Ask Community Development about benches that are available. Motion made by J. Raschilla to use these benches until our furniture is funded (J. Raschilla/B. Tisdell). E. Correspondence – No correspondence. The meeting adjourned at 5:34 PM (C. Gemme/B. Tisdell). Recorded by, Susan Tawrel, Secretary Pro Tem