MEMBERSHIP
BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
Call to Order: President Stacey Parra called Meeting to order at 11:45 am. Stacey introduced the Executive Board and welcomed all to this membership training.
Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the October 6, 2005 Membership Meeting were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Cathy Johnson, seconded by Brenda Harrington to approve the
October 6, 2005 Membership Meeting minutes as presented. Unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s Reports: Treasurer Linda Fossa was unable to attend this meeting so Stacey Parra presented and reviewed the September - November financial statements.
Motion by Diane Mende, seconded by Sue Charron to approve the September
2005 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Sue Charron, seconded by Dot Meagher to approve the October
2005 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Brenda Harrington, seconded by Dot Meagher to approve the
November 2005 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Unanimously approved.
Committee Reports:
Legislative Update: Funeral Bill - President Stacey Parra stated that the Funeral Director’s had wanted to change the number of days that GA Administrators have to make their decision from 10 days to 2 days. The Funeral Directors have compromised and now are willing to allow 8 days for that decision.
The funeral homes now have 3 days (rather than 24 hours) to notify GA Administrator of a death that may require General Assistance.
LD 1846 – Public
Telephones – This bill has been sent to committee as a resolution. Looking at a pilot program for the first year
to install 50 phones in the State of
Motion by Jodi Hansen, seconded by Brenda Harrington to have MWDA support
the Phone Bill for local calling. Unanimously
approved.
Professional Development: Darryl McKenney reported that there are
many MWDA trainings available in the
upcoming months and they are listed on the MWDA website: http://mainewelfaredirectors.net/
. There is a GA Basics class in March;
GA Ordinance/GA Law in April; Spring Seminar is May 22-23 at Atlantic Oakes in
Other Business: Vicky Edgerly commented on the Homeless meeting
she attended and stated that with her today was Nancy Fritz who is the Chair of
the Homeless Council through the Governor’s office.
Jodi Hansen questioned status of the MWDA budget. Stacey informed us that Treasurer Linda Fossa is working on it with the Finance Committee.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:10 pm