Council on Aging

City of Chicopee Council of Aging October 09, 2018 . Members Present: S. Tawrel, H. Lenart, K. Rousseau, S. Gelinas, E. LaFlamme, J. Lukasik, L. Houle, M. Rider, C. Gemme Staff: S. Manyak I. Call to order  The meeting was called to order at 4:45pm. There was no request to record the meeting. II. Public input  There was no public input for the meeting III. Review of minutes  Minutes were reviewed from June 12, 2018 and accepted as presented. IV. Business Reports A. Fiscal Report  The fiscal report for Manyak distributed to all members for June, July and August. S. Manyak noted that a number of revolving accounts reflect a negative balance however this will change once the city transfers over the funding at the end of the month. B. Executive Director’s Report  The Executive directors report was distributed to the group. S. Manyak highlighted some key points including interviews for the open janitor position. There are 2 candidates that are identified as qualified  The newsletter has moved to a new company in hopes that there will not be further issues with production and mailing. There have been issues with the previous company with follow through. LPI will not be printing and mailing the newsletter. C. S.A.L.T. Report  The report from the previous meeting was not available. This report is deferred D. Friends of the Senior Center Meeting  The last meeting was Friday on 9/14 at 10am. The next meeting is Friday 10/12  A report on the Dan Kane event will be provided next month. The president and treasurer will serve one more year and then there is a need for leadership. E. Van Report  There is a van trip each month to the MGM Casino. Cost is minimal at $5.00 and this has been positively received by participants. E. Formula Grant  The yearend report for the Formula Grant was distributed. It was noted that at least 25% of the people who enter the building do not swipe and so the activity is not reflected. Sherry will investigate whether there is a portable unit. H. RiverMills Café report  A report on expenses and revenue for the café for July and August. There is a profit for both months. There has been a lot of positive feedback about the food that is available.  The coffee maker is no longer functional and it costs $1700 to replace. This model includes an “air pot” which helps to avoid having people walk around with carafes of hot beverages. The “air pot”’ also maintains the integrity of the coffee for a longer period of time. The new model will be installed this week.  The new third staff member is adjusting to the work environment.  The café continues to make a profit and is very popular. I. By-laws  The by-laws were revised in the 2017/18 year and the updated copies were re-distributed. S. Tawrel proposed a call for identification of any needed changes be forwarded to her. Otherwise the by-laws will remain unchanged for the current year.  K. Holiday Party  The holidays are approaching and request for recommendations for the RiverMills board Holiday Party. o A number of members suggested the Collegian Court because the service and food was well received last year. o Recommendations were sought for a date. It was suggested that the party beheld on a Wednesday 12/12, particularly since the Collegian Court donates some proceeds to RiverMills every Wednesday. o The event will be 12/12 at 5pm at the Collegian Court. J. Board Conduct  The expected conduct of the board members was reviewed last year and this information as reinforced. The board is to show support for the Director and the members all expressed praise for the level of staff interaction with participates under the supervision of the Director. o The Director expressed gratitude of the support from the board. V. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 Submitted by Karen S. Rousseau