Call to Order – President John Smith called the meeting to order at 4:47 p.m.

Roll Call – the following members attended: John Smith, Barbara Eskildsen, Michael O’Donnell, Joy Paeth, Julie Hubbard, Diane Slezak, Lucia Jones, Lynn Niewohner, and Joanne Thomas. A quorum was established.

Minutes – Joanne Thomas moved approval of the minutes of the October 22, 2013 meeting; seconded by Barbara Eskildsen. Motion carries.

Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer presented a written report with a fund balance of $54,078.10, plus an outstanding receipt of a $500 grant from the Illinois Coalition on Mental Health & Aging. Lynn Niewohner moved approval of the Treasurer’s Report; seconded by Diane Slezak. Motion carried.

Enhanced Services Program – The ESP quarterly report was postponed pending the transition of ESP administration from the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging to AgeOptions. Glenniece Martin will serve as ESP administrator. Lucia Jones moved that IAS enter into a contract with AgeOptions in the amount of $18,000 for ESP administrative services for 2014, and disburse two payments of $9,000 each to AgeOptions. Motion seconded by Barbara Eskildsen. Motion carried.

Training Grant – Joanne Thomas reported that IAS received a $500 grant from the Illinois Coalition on Mental Health & Aging to support a training session on evidence-based programs for older adults. The session is scheduled for May 28, 2014 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Agriculture Building on the grounds of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

IAS Records – The Board discussed the need for a repository for IAS records. Mike O’Donnell and Julie Hubbard volunteered to research alternatives. Diane Slezak offered to share a checklist of documents to be maintained by non-profit organizations. See attachment.

Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

Next meeting: March 25, 2014, 4:30 p.m., Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, Springfield, IL.