MEETING
MINUTES
May
4, 2011
** NOT APPROVED **
Members attending
Also Attending
Dwight
Fanton, Mike Healy, Theodore Hopkins, Vicki Grant, Kim Toot, Lori Ballengee,
John Margeson, Mitch Alger, Brenda Riehle,
Carissa Healy, Ellen Ruckle, and Don Horan.
Call to Order
The
meeting was called to order committee by Chairman Doug Burdick at 10:10am.
Approval of Minutes
The
minutes from the April 6, 2011 meeting were approved with motions by Karl
Graves and
Office for the Aging
Kim
Toot, Director of the Office for the Aging made a request to accept $13,500 in
grant money from the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act. This money will be used for insurance
counseling for residents of Allegany County.
Kim explained to the committee this grant money was awarded to counties
who have NY Connects. A motion was made
by
Kim
requested to fill a substitute Meals-on Wheels Driver position due to having
two (2) drivers out on medical leave for an indefinite period of time.
Karl
Graves inquired as to whether background checks are completed on potential
employees who are hired as Meals on Wheels drivers. John Margeson acknowledged he would speak to
the Sheriff about this issue.
Kim
Toot gave the Legislators copies of her monthly report for their review. Kim
reported 237 rides were given to residents who needed transportation to the
doctor, grocery store, pharmacy etc.
This number is down in comparison to last year. She believes more people are taking the bus.
Kim
announced the Senior Foundation will be sponsoring a dance at the Activities
Center of the Alfred State Wellsville Campus on May 21, 2011. Tickets are $15.00 each or $40.00 for
four.
Kim
mentioned this month is Older American’s month and she gave copies of the
calendar which celebrates and highlights many activities this month for seniors
to participate in and enjoy.
Kim
announced there will be an Open House at the Office for the Aging and the
Veteran’s office. A van will be there
from the Bath V.A. along with veterans available to speak with the public.
Health Department
Lori
Ballengee, Director of the Health Department requested permission to transfer
funds from the Cancer Services Budget to the Komen Kares budget in the amount
of 43.85. A motion was made by Karl
Graves to approve the transfer of funds from the Cancer Services budget to the
Komen Kares budget. This motion was
seconded by Don Cady. Motion Carried. Refer
to John Margeson
Lori
mentioned the six-year term of Timothy LaFever as a member of the Board of
Health expires July 7, 2011. The Board
of Health would like to reappoint Mr. La Fever to serve another six-year term
commencing on July 8, 2011 and expiring July 7, 2017. Lori praised the commitment and value of Mr.
LaFever’s involvement on the Board. She
stated that he is an experienced member who adds, by profession, Environmental
Health expertise that none of the others have.
A motion was made by
Social Services
Vicki
Grant, Commissioner of Social Services, disseminated copies of her monthly
report to the committee members for their review. Vicki noted there was a large increase in CPS
cases over the previous month.
Vicki
disseminated a history/regulatory requirements of medical transportation in
Allegany County and it was discussed.
Vicki indicated Social Services have contracts with taxi cabs, and ambulance
corps to transport social services clients.
Vicki
mentioned at a recent fire in Cuba, three Social Services employees; Kathy
Hoffman, Amy Hart and Lori Childs, went on-site at the temporary shelter to
assess/take applications for those interested and/or qualified for DSS
emergency services.
There
being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Karl Graves to
adjourn the meeting at 10:57am.
Respectfully
submitted,
Janet
Norris