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Senior Affairs Commission Page 3 Minutes of Thursday, August 14, 1997 Roll Call Vote on Item #4: In favor- 6 (L.Walsh, Moran, Anthony, Harrison, Lloyd, Newell, M.Walsh) Against - 1 (Harrison) Passed. Item #5 of VMSC Report: "It is recognized that many seniors are low income and that a plan must be devised and put into effect that will substantially reduce VMSC costs to seniors. A means test should be instituted only as a last resort" Roll Call Vote on Item #5: In favor- 3 (Moran, Anthony, Lloyd) Against -4 (L.Walsh, Harrison, Newell, M.Walsh) Failed. Item #6 of VMSC Report: " Any wages paid to people employed by the VMSC (e.g. VMSCAC) should not include entitlements (benefits). Al entitlements should be paid by the City unless otherwise stipulated by the donor in writing." Commissioner Anthony stated that under Item #6, he would like to see the City pay for the benefits of all Advisory Council-funded employees. Superintendent Centeno explained that this needs to be a budgeted item and there are no funds currently budgeted for this expense. Manager Griffith confirmed that the newly- hired chef works 32 hours per week and his salary and benefits which are paid for by the Advisory Council. All other funded employees do not receive benefits. Chairperson Walsh felt that this matter should be discussed with the Advisory Council. Roll Call Vote on Item #6: In Favor- 3 (Moran, Anthony, Lloyd) Against- 4 (L.Walsh, Harrison, Newell, M.Walsh) Failed. Item #7 of VMSC Report: "A copy of separate, detailed audits for (1) City budgeted items and (2) donations from the VMSCAC and others shall be prepared annually in an expeditious manner and forwarded to the SAC for review." The Commissioners and guests discussed Item #7 and the aspects of conducting an external audit. Superintendent Centeno stated that all City financial records, which includes the Senior Center, are reviewed annually by an external CPA firm. Commissioner Newell left the meeting at 4:40pm. Roll Call Vote on Item #7: In Favor- 3 (L.Walsh, Anthony, Moran) Against - 3 (Harrison, Lloyd, M.Walsh) Failed due to a tie.