HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-1998 SENIOR MINUTES v
NOTICE OF MEETING: CCOA, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS '
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DATE: APRIL 22, 1998
TIME: 9:30 AM
WHERE: THE OLD BAMB00 HUT RESTAURANT BEHIND
DAKAN FUNERAL CHAPEL ON KIMBALL &
DEARBORN (PARKING IN BRCK LOT OF
DAKANS)
A G E N D A
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF HIINUTES
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
V. FINANCIAL REPORT
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VII. BORRD COMMENTS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
April 15, 1998
A meeting of the Board of Directors for Canyon County
Organization on Aging, Inc, was called to order by Chairman
Earnest Starr at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 25, 1998.
The following members were present:
Ruby Arbaugh Doris Ellis
Elsie Huebert Alma Lange
Allyne Miller A1 Steen
Dixie Steen Ernie Starr
Pearl Teraberry Regina Uehlin
Abe Vasquez
The following members were not present:
Michelle Finch Irene Moore
Elisa Ortega Vivian Owens
Vivienne announced that CCOA has two new employees through Health
& Welfare's 13 weeks Internship Program. One is in
Weatherization as a technician and one works in the office with
the PIPP program. One more will be involved with bus maintenance,
working toward being a driver.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes were read and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
On March 18� 1998� the Housing Preservation Grant proposal was
completed with help from Jay Smitherman, and turned in to the
USDA Rural Development. A motion was made by Abe Vasquez to
approve Vivienne as the official representative of CCOA to sign
the application for the Housing Preservation Grant. It was
seconded by A1 Steen. Motion carried.
Other Old Business items are: The new office is now completed for
Vivienne. The Rainbow book is taking lonqer than anticipated and
will probably not go to print until April. Neither of the
Insurance Companys asked to do so submitted a bid� so CCOA has
renewed its liability insurance with Farm Bureau.
The Health & Welfare contract for Weatherization. April 1, 1998 -
March 31, 1999. needs to be signed. The contract was for
$4@7.000. which was an increase of about $96,000. We are grateful
for the increase and will rethink our plans and the staffing.
We will ask for 32,000 "working capital" which is one month
advance. A motion to approve the signing of the contract & the '
new level of fundin� was.made by Alma Lange and seconded by Pearl
Teraberry. Motion carried. �I
CCOA is planning to have a booth, July 23-27, 1998, at the Canyon
County Fair to give CCOA publicity, do some outreach. and make
some money. A putting green is being donated and plans are to
sell chances for a hole in one. With each hole in one� their name
will be put in a raffle for several donated items� plus if it's a
hole in one on the first try, a small gift like a pen will be
given. CCOA T-Shirts and cookbooks will be for sale.
NEW BUSINESS
Ruby Arbaugh made a motion to approve Vivienne to sign the Idaho
Power contracts for $47,000. Pearl Teraberry seconded it. Motion
carried.
Each board member present received a T-Shirt and employees can
purchase one at cost. The T-Shirt was designed by Myron Emly, a
high school student who is interested in art & graphic design.
There was a discussion on making the design CCOA'S permanent
logo. The Shirts will sell for $9.50 and will be sold at Senior
Centers� Retirement homes� etc. There is a possibility of
selling advertising on the back.
To enable CCOA to continue providing volunteer transportation
till new funding comes in on July 1, 1998. plans are for a quilt
raffle. Other prizes are a quillo, CCOA t-shirt and cookbook.
As of July 1, 1998, the Homemakers department will need to
discontinue service to clients under 60 whose funding was dropped
on July of 1997. CCOA wanted the board to know that there might
be some bad press. but we did stay with them a full year after
their funding was eliminated.
A motion was made by Abe Vasquez and seconded by A1 Steen to
accept the Financial Report given by Vivienne. Motion carried.
CCOA will host a big party for clients and volunteers on July 8�
1998. Plans are to announce it on Hispanic and other radio
stations and the TV.
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A motion to approve the hiring of Guadalupe "Rito" Reynoso III�
weatherization department. was made by Doris Ellis. He started at
8.00 per hour and will be raised to 9.50 when he gets all his
trianing as an auditor. It was seconded by A1 Steen. Motion
carried.
Abe Vasquez mentio�ed.that Canyon County is giving both Marsing
and Homedale $100. per month to help with the expense on ,
delivering Meals on Wheels. He also re-assured the board that I
his office would continue to be cooperative with CCOA after he
retires.
BOARD COMMENTS
Abe Vasquez reported that next years budget will include monies
for Marsing and Homedale Meals-on-Wheels. Vivienne asked about
money in next years budget for paperwork for the Prescription
Program.
Alma Lange reported in pharmacy prices and policies at the Terry
Reilly Clinic. Also discussed "Providian Insurance Program."
Vivienne passed out the telephone number of SHIBA for advice on
Health Insurance supplements.
Ruby Arbaugh reported that the AARP meeting they voted to give
$100. to Andrus Foundation.
Pearl Teraberry also reported that AARP supports Syringa House.
A1 Steen reported that the Melba Center's cook is good but strong
willed. On May 16th at 3:00 p.m. will be a Car Show and Jam
Session.
Elsie Huebert reported that Nampa AARP had a speaker on
Legislation.
Middleton Center had no report except ham will be served at next
meal.
A motion to adjourn was made by Pearl Teraberry and seconded by
A1 Steen.
Adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Dixie Steen - Secretary