MINUTES

Thursday, September 8, 2005

3:30 PM

AUDREY P. BECK BUILDING, CONFERENCE ROOM A

PRESENT: K. Grunwald (staff), J. Heald (Chair), D. Eddy (guest), J. Krisch, E. Passmore, M. Hauslaib

I. MINUTES: The minutes of the June 1, 2005 meeting were accepted as written.

II. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Introduction of potential new members and recognition of departing members: D. Eddy introduced himself to the group and talked about his involvement with NAMI. This group is looking at expanding to a total of 7 members. Departing members E. Passmore, M. Hauslaib and J. Peters were recognized and thanked for their contributions to this committee.

B. Hurricane Katrina: disaster relief and emergency preparedness discussion: K. Grunwald updated members on the involvement of the Department in responding to hurricane victims who have relocated to this area.

C. Technical Assistance grant from National League of Cities: K. Grunwald updated members on this grant application to assist residents with “Asset Building”. While we were not awarded the grant, we will be working with the Access Agency to provide information to residents on Individual Development Accounts and other “asset building” services.

D. Senior Services: There are a number of activities planned at the Senior Center including an Auction celebrating the 30^th anniversary of the Center. K. Grunwald is working with Jean Kenny on a workshop for caregivers entitled, “What Are We Going to Do With Dad?” The Town is working with a consultant to conduct a market analysis for senior housing.

E. Know Your Town Fair: will be held on September 10; the Department will have a table.

F. “Other”: none

III. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Membership: some suggestions were made to look at changing the starting time to 6:30-7:00 to accommodate new members.

B. School Readiness Grant: Update: K. Grunwald reported that the Town received a $107,000 grant from the State Department of Education. There are 16 slots that have been filled in four Centers. M. Hauslaib suggested looking at funding for a Family Resource Center.

C. Action Plan: anti-poverty resources: no discussion.

D. Other

IV. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:

A. Review of Department activity and other items in packet and discussion with SSD Director: Quarterly and Annual Reports.

B. Program updates

· Early Care and Education

· Adult Services

· Senior Services

· Youth Services

C. Other: none

V. PLANS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

· Set preliminary schedule: Proposed Schedule:

October: Youth Services; November: Senior Services; December: Early Care & Education Programs; January/February: Agency Funding Requests; March: Adult Services; April, May: tbd; June: Annual Review.

VI. ADJOURNMENT: meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Kevin Grunwald