11/20/2019 COUNCIL ON AGING Minutes

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COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES MEETING,November 20, 2019 MASHPEE SENIOR CENTER Present Council on Aging Members: David Egel, Marijo Gorney,Nora McCormack, Michael Murphy, Jean Noussee and Council on Aging Director Lynne Waterman. And not attending were: Rachel Hodgman and Virginia McIntyre. Chairman David Egel opened the meeting at 9:00 am. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 16, 2019 MEETING: Motion to approve by Marijo Gorney, seconded by Nora McCormack, all voted in favor. PUBLIC COMMENT: None COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE: DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Director distributed the report. She described the meetings with leaders of different activities, and described the services that the Barnstable County SHINE counselors provide and emphasized that the Senior Center only takes requests for SHINE counselor appointments. The Director also introduced the new Outreach Coordinator, Lori Nelson, who is completing her training for her new position. Motion: Marijo Gorney moved to accept the Director's report, seconded by Nora McCormack. Vote 5-0 in favor. TREASURER'S REPORT The Director submitted the latest budget report. Motion: Michael Murphy moved to approve the Treasurer's report, seconded by Marijo Gorney. Vote 5-0 in favor. OUTREACH COORDINATOR'S REPORT The Director distributed the report. Included in the Outreach activities in October were home visits and office visits. A significant number of the office and telephone calls concerned health insurance issues. Motion: Marijo Gorney moved to accept the Outreach Coordinator's report, seconded by Michael Murphy. Vote 5-0 in favor. VOLUNTEER AND PROGRAM SUPPORT COORDINATOR'S REPORT The Director distributed the report. She highlighted the following items: The addition of volunteers to support driving and other activity assistance. Started a pilot program fo a Greeter/Concierge in the Center lobby.