1987-01-12COMMISSION
FOR THE AGING
BERLIN SENIOR CENTER
TOWN OF BERLIN
33 COLONIAL DRIVE e KENSINGTON, CT 06037
January 12, 1987
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OFFICE OF
THE DIRECTOR
The Commission for the Aging held a meeting at the Berlin
Senior Center on Monday, January 12, 1987 at 7:00 P. M. Attend-
ing were Chairman Mildred Fostet#'Vice ChairmAn Norman Johnson,
Alice Fleming, Agne's Maier, Rhea Boscolo, Elsie Lunt, Josephy
Murphy, John Cacciola and Senior Center Director Florence Barrell
along with her assistant Ellen Burbridqe. Not present was Helen
Murphy and Dorothy Val Munson.
Copies
opies of the minutes of the meeting of December 15, 1986
were distributed to those present. President Foster asked if
there were any omissions or corrections. A motion was made by -
Joseph Murphy, seconded by Vice President Johnsonj that the
minutes be accepted as presented. Motion carried.
Old business
Discussion of serving health needs in past: a need for a
examination table; Director Barrell has not'looked into pur-
chasing such a table., She spoke with the nurse practioner at
the December health screening.. There is such a table available.
If there is maintenance personnel available,* there would be no
need for such.equipment. Cost - approximately $600. Mrs. Barrell
thinks it is not really necessary. The portable health screen-
ing unit provides equipment necessary, :.They are not a public or
a non-profit but a private organization. In existance for two
years. Does complete screening for required donation of $15.00.
Have people who want urine checked, etc. The nurse practically
does the entire examination - reports come back through St. Mary's
Hospital. Nurse takes routine examinations, primarily used for
that problem in health treatment room. A couch was originally
required in connection with food program. Vice President Norman
Johnson thought funds could come from Marjorie Moore funds while
still available.
Elderly Health Screening Program is a titled re-graht. Dir.
Barrell discussed with Mr's.. Conway. Anyone over 60 years is eligible
to participate in the program.
All in agreement that it is not necessary to order a examining
table.
Budget Proposal: Director Barrell met with the executive board
on the Budget bid for fiscal year 1988. 1
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Major questions:
1 - The tenative increase in.dues'and conferences
$500 to $1200?
2 - Do we or do we not need a receptionist/clerk?.
Director Barrell presente some statistics - in all that is
involved in a clerical transaction by -herself and/or the
Assistant Director. Director Barrell then presented backup
information to substantiate need fora full time clerk.
Vice Chairman Johnson made a motion that we reiterate
our need'for a receptionist and/or clerk at 40 hours required.
Seconded by Rhea Boscolo. All'in favor. Motion Carried.
New business
A letter of resignation from Dorothy Val -Munson, Secy.
Pro Tem, was read by Chairman Foster. Dorothy has served from
June 185 to Dec. 1-86.
biscussion was given on --the duties of the secretary.
Chairman Foster read a list.. Nancy Gentry's name was offered
as a possible replacement.. She had worked for the commission
before. She presently has a secretary's position at CCSU. -
but Chairman Foster will contact her.
Dates of the commission meeting (third Monday of each
month) Feb. 16 - is in conflict with -holiday - changed to
February 23. The following commission members advised of
their pending absences: Rhea on a. cruise and Norman in Florida.
Director Barrell passed.to all present a copy of her memo
of- January 12, 1987, regarding '.her proposel for future Center
operations-.
At the meeting in December,.discussion of, her pending re-
signation from the Commission., She talked with Mayor Ward re-
garding working on -a part time basis'. He advised her. she would
have to put it in writing.and Director Barrell submitted this
proposal.
Director Darrell next discussed the hours -as listed in
her proposal. She and E. 11en-presently,. over a month.ls period,
spend respectfully: 15 -- 20 hours plus for Florence and 35
hours for Ellen, who does work some extra hours. Chairman
Foster advised we would have to go.into•executi,ve session to
further- disc uss this matter, so Florence and Ellen were ex-
cused from the meeting. Tame: Approximately, 8:15 P.M.
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Further discussion was held on the replacement of personnel,
required by February 1, 1987;' Commission needs by Feb. 1.,
full time people, chairman and receptionist/clerk.
1. Proposed appointing Ellen as Acting Director as of
Feb. 1, 1987. Begin advertising for a director
and/or a�assistant director. This should be
accomplished by,March first.
Make an appointment by March first and we will
hold full resignation of'Director'Barrell. She
will check back March first will'ask her to
forbear with. us until -March first. -
Immediately we will need the'35-hour receptionist/clerk
as of 2/l.- must advertise . iinmediatel.y.
It was also proposed that'Chairman Foster and John -
Cacciola meet with Mayor Tom Ward together to make a plea.
It was so agreed.
John Cacciola.had received'and'read-a letter requesting
use of the Senior. Center for a." ti'remerit party for a local
politician. Discussion reaffirmed our original. policy - the
Senior Center hall is not to bO usedfor any -other purpose
except senior citi.zen.affairs: Matter closed.
Chairman Foster advised.she would have'for our next
meeting a List of terms of officers.
A motion was made by Chairman Foster, seconded by John
Cacciola, the meeting be adjourned at''8:33'P.. M. Motion
carried.
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Respectfully submitted
Dorothy A. Patrick
Fecretary Pro Tem
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