HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-1998 SENIOR MINUTES � �
June 17, 1998
A meeting of the Board of Directors for Canyon County
Organization on Aging, Inc. was called to order by acting
Chairperson Alma Lange at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 20, 1998.
The following members were presen-t:
Ruby Arbaugh Doris Ellis
Elsie Huebert Alma Lange
Vivian Owens Irene Moore
Regina Uehlin Pearl Teraberry
A1 Steen
The follo*r�in� members ��ere ��+sent:
Dixie Steen Michelle Finch
Abe Vasquez Rueben Grasmick
Elisa Ortega Allyne Miller
Domingo Ortega
A motion to approve the minutes of April 22, 1998 was made by
Doris Ellis and seconded by Irene Moore. Minutes approved.
OLD BUSINESS
The Rainbow Book is not going to the printer yet. We are waiting
for the new telephone number for I& A.
The mailing list for the "CCOA Newsletter" now contains all of
the. board members' names and addresses.
Vivienne Bristol, Gloria Ramirez. Kathy Thayer. Debbie Allen, and
Janet Miller will be attending the AAAIII training in McCall on
June ist and 2nd. Cost will be $171.20 for lodging, $200.00 per
diem and $52.00 for travel. CCOA's silver van will be taking
seniors with the fee being $10.00. Bus will leave CCOA at 7:30 am
and return at 7:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
On April 29. 30 & May 1, Vivienne attended a leadership training
in Boise. It was put on by American Express and Vivienne was
awarded a scholarship which paid for everything. Vivienne said it
was very worthwhile.
Doris, Irene, and Ruby are on the nominating committee with Irene
Moore as chairman for the coming year of July 1, 1998 - June 30,
1998. To date there have been two responses to the appointment
letters. Georgia Hills will replace Irene Moore for the Nampa
Council on Aging and Doris Ellis will remain the representative
for the City of Caldwell.
On May 12. 1998 we received word from AAAIII that our funding for
Information and Referral will stop on June 30. 1998. We have a
letter indicating that the contract would be renewed from July 1.
. �
1998 through June 30, 1999 �ut Elwin Grout received word from the
Idaho Commission on Aging that his office would have to have one
location for I& A and that the subcontracts could not be
renewed. Vivienne reported on the consequences of this change in
Canyon County.
A motion was made by Vivian Owens to approve the funding request
to the Canyon County for their fiscal year October 1, 1998
through September 30, 1998 for the amaunt of $95,000.00. It was
seconded by A1 Steen and motion carried.
Vivian Owens and Alma Lange will accompany Debbie Allen and
Vivienne to the Budget Hearings at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. July
15, 1998.
Each Board Member received a copy of the Weatherization report
for the contract year April 1, 1998 through March 31, 1998. All
findings have been corrected or taken care of. Over all the
report is very good and shows that all of the employees involved
are doing a very good job.
Vivienne read and commented on the assessment of the October 1997
Homemaker and Respite programs which was received in April. The
Homemaker program received compliments only. Each Board Member
received a copy of the report.
To celebrate CCOA's 25th Rnniversary, the first employee picnic
was held in Marsing at Janet Miller's home. It was pot-luck with
CCOA furnishing the hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. There were
about 45 in attendance and everyone had a fun time. We hope to
make it an annual event and would like the Board to participate
next time.
Two Idaho Power representatives met with Ron Corta and Vivienne
on May 12. 1998 regarding insulating and installing windows on
the Belmont wall of the CCOA building. We have a bid of $5,500.
which has been approved by Idaho Power. A motion was made by
Vivian Owens and seconded by Doris Ellis to approve the
construction work. Motion carried.
A new homemaker, Janet Martinez. hired May 6, 1998 at $5.35 per
hour and chore service, Jodi Nickerson, was hired at $6.00 per
hour. A motion to approve was made by Pearl Teraberry and
seconded by Ruby Arbaugh. Motion carried.
Vivienne gave the Financial Report. A motion to approve was made
by A1 Steen and seconded by Elsie Huebert. Motion carried.
COMMENTS:
All the Senior Centers are upset by cuts in the I& A programs.
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Nampa Senior Center - talk'ed about expanding the transportation
in Nampa. Vivienne will write up and fax information.
AARP - Elsie Huebert reported that they had a wonderful speaker.
Joe Bell,who gave a history of Nampa and Caldwell. A picnic is
scheduled in June at Liberty Park.
MELBA Senior Center - A1 Steen reported on the cuts and it's
effect on Marty the coordinator. The Jam Session fundraiser did
real well at the fair considering the weather.
Caldwell Senior Center - reported that the Chorale from Nampa was
very good.
Parma Senior Center - reported that they have not found anyone to
take Marge Swarms place yet. Joe Smith resigned as board member
president. Merrill John will fill out term.
Alma Lange reported that she works with the Seventh Day Adventist
Assistance program and would like to represent that agency
through CCOA. They help people who have needs. like blankets,
quilts and clothinq.
A motion to adjourn was made by Vivian Owens and seconded by
Doris Ellis.
Adjourned at 11:00
Dixie Steen - Secretary