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�EGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18 1995
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lauren Stevens at 9:30 A.M.
�efore the meeting began, Lauren passed out copies of the By-Laws, the
Independent Contrac�or Agreement with the City of Caldwell and City Code
regarding the Center to all the new Commission members. Our 1995 Com-
mission members were given a copy of Article Twelve adopted at our
November 20 meeting.
Also, all 1995 Commission members and all newly elected members signed
thank you notes for the Monday group who contributed to the fund for our
new convection oven and to Ralph Sargent for his work on the quilt raffle.
Those present were Ruby Arbaugh, Marie Fullbright, Emory Ireland, Beryl
Kingsbury, Eleanor Schimmels, Lauren Stevens and Jim Taylor. Also present '
was Dot Blessing, Coordinator and at the request oi Chairman, Lauren
Stevens, newly elected Commission members for 1996 Kenny Averill, Doris
Ellis, and Harvey Simmons, as well as Ramona Honey, who was appointed.by
the Commission to complete the unexpired term of Marge Weber.
The minutes of the November 20 r�eeting and the Annual Meeting of Dec. 7
were approved as read.
The Treasurer's Report was approved as presented.
Coordinator's report was given �r pot Blessing, who reported the proceeds
from our Christmas auction o�' $1545 and $1111 collected on the quilt
ra�'fle. She also informed the Commission that we must pay sales tax on
this money of $132.82.
Dot presented the following bills in addition to the bill for sales tax:
White Glove Cleaning (Janitorial) $300.00
Beryl Kingsbury (Opening & Closing) 75.00
Idaho Press Tribune (Ann. Mtg. Notices) 39 •65
Motion was made by Marie, seconded by Beryl to pay the bills as presented.
Approval was unanimous.
Dot informed the Commission that when our copy machine was purchased,
the cost did not include a maintenance contract. It was decided that
Dot would check to see if we had a credit due on the former maintenance
contract. This matter will be taken up again at the January meeting.
Dot repor�ed� 1689 meals served in November, with 48 non-seniors and no
minorities. Average meal donation was $1.92.2. Dot was dismissed to
attend the coordinators' annual Xmas party.
Discussion was held regarding Xmas bonuses for pot and the 2 cooks.
Motion was made by Marie, seconded by Jim, to give Dot $100 and �he cooks
each $50.
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Lauren�suggested that �he Commission Secretary by appointed to be in
charge when Dot is not here. Motion was made by Jim and seconded by
Beryl and approved by all.
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. Lauren informed the Commission that he and Dot had talked to Ann Moyer
and Dot's hours had been changed from 8 to 2 and will now be 8 to 3.
This is to be sure she is at the Center the same hours as the cook.
Lauren had received a phone call from IdaYio Power �.ying we would re-
ceive $150.00 from Idaho Power Employees and matching funds of $150.00
�'rom Idaho Power as a contribution toward the cost of our new convection
oven.
Lauren preseni�ed a letter dated March 8, 19�, regarding plumbing changes
in the kitchen (copy attached) to meet Idaho Food Service Rules. The
South West District Health Dep't. is just now following up on - �his and
have found that the work was never done. Dot has been in touch with
Higer Plumbing and they are to do this work on a Monday, as soon as
possible. Lauren checked with Caldwell City and they will pay the bill
for this work, which will be well over $1000.
Arba Hager had told Lauren he would have to resign due to Phylis' poor
health. Motion was made by Jim, seconded by Beryl, to appoint Clarence
Schwanz to complete Arba's unexpired term of 1 year. Approval was �
unanimous.
Lauren reported making contact with the DAV regarding their past due
charges for 1995 due to the increase from $5.00 per month to $15.00 per
month. They stated that we will be receiving a check for the 1995 charges
due plus possibly January thru June for 1996. They will, however, deduct
the months that they did not use the Center.
Discussion was held regarding changing our safety deposit box to the bank
where we have the CD. This was tabled until decisions can be made as to
the disposition of the CD. It was also agreed that all records for the
Center (Secretary & Treasurer) are to be kept at t e�Center. Lauren re-
por�ed that all Treasurer's records prior to 1986}�� estroyed by relatives
when the Treasurer passed away. She had them in her home instead of at
the Cen�er. Eleanor and Kenny will get together to transfer the records
from Eleanor to Kenny.
Jim asked if it would be O.K. to paint the window and glass doors into
the pool room. Motion was made by Emory, seconded by Jim to check with
th� Mayor to see if this would be permissible.
A discussion was held regarding a water purifier for the drinking water.
Dot was to check with Sysco and Lauren�& Jim with other sources as to
availability and cost.
l�tion was made by Jim, seconded by Marie to adjourn at 11:30 A.M. with
unanimous approval.
Respectfully Submitted
Ruby Arbaugh
Secretary