MANSFIELD DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MINUTES

 

Thursday, March 2, 2006

 

 

PRESENT: K. Grunwald (staff), D. Eddy, B. Gouldsbrough, J. Heald (Chair), K. Emery

 

                 

I.                    MINUTES: the minutes of the February 2, 2006 meeting were accepted as written, with the correction of the spelling of R. Gouldsbrough’s name.

 

II.                  NEW BUSINESS:

A.     Membership: Carolyn Viens has been suggested as a new member by R. Gouldsbrough.  She is interested in joining and will attend our next meeting.

B.    Quarterly Report: the Director’s report for the fourth quarter of last year was included in the packet and discussed.

C.    Assisted Living Market Analysis: copies of the Executive Summary of the market analysis were included in the packet.  Members discussed next steps for the implementation of an independent/assisted living facility.

D.    “Other”: none

 

III.                OLD BUSINESS:

A.      Agency Funding Requests: United Services- D. Eddy reported on this agency.  There was some discussion regarding access to their services and availability (waiting list issues).  The recommendation was that they be funded at the level requested.  Safe Havens- K. Emery reported on this agency; the recommendation was that they be approved for funding at the level requested.  CT Legal Services- D. Eddy reported that they have requested $8500.  This is seen as an essential service, and the funding request is for services to non-seniors.  The funding from the Town was reduced in FY 2003/04.   The recommendation was that funding be approved at the level requested.  It was moved and seconded that all requests be approved.

B.      “Wisdom Works” grant application: K. Grunwald reported on the letter of interest that was submitted.  There was some discussion about attracting younger seniors to the Senior Center. 

E.     Department of Transportation State Matching Grant Program: copies of the grant application were made available.  This will improve transportation options for seniors and residents with disabilities.

F.     Mansfield Advocates for Children: K. Grunwald reported on the Community Forums with gubernatorial candidates John DeStefano and Dannel Malloy.

C.      Other: none

 

     IV.  COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS: 

A.     Review of Department activity and other items in packet and discussion with SSD Director.

B.          Program updates

·        Early Care and Education

·        Adult Services

·        Senior Services

·        Youth Services

C.    Other: none.

 

V.        PLANS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

§         April: Adult Services; May: Senior Services; June: Annual Review.

 

VI.                         ADJOURNMENT: meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Kevin Grunwald