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Mansfield Council on Aging Board Meeting'--'-
Minutes
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Present: Jack Folan, Gretchen Elliott, Frank Nilson, Ada
Millikan, Sonia Walgreen, Gale Farrugia, eajne 10
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Excused: Donna Harrington, Mary Butler.
Meeting called to order: 7:35 P.M.
Minutes of COA Board meeting of Sept. 10, 1996:
Approved and accepted.
Treasurer's Report: Approved and accepted.
Director's Report:
Front door revarnished and repaired. Selectman
Bill Madan assisted in the work. $16 bill from
DPW received for varnish, advised that a bill for
labor will be forthcoming. Bill Madan told Gale
to give the bill to him.
2000 donated for Delaney House trip on 10/16.
Trip is sold out. 75-80% from Housing.
Food Pantry. Well advertised; donations have been
coming in. When Town Hall is finished, Pantry may
move out of COA.
Joint Board Meeting: 12/10/96 Bill Williams to
be invited; he is invited to bring other town
officials he believes it would be beneficial
to have in attendance.
One of the main topics of discussion will be the
roof. Georgia Pacific maintains the shingles were
not defective. Greg Cauldwell says the shingles
were defective. Patching of the roof is currently
coming out of the Library budget, where the major
problems are occurring. The COA does not have any
major problems with leaks at the present time, and
doesn't have money in the budget for repairs.
Discussion about the recurring problem of
DPW and Building Committee not responding to
requests for assistance with problems.
Another topic of discussion will be "who is
responsible for repairs?"
COA Board will work on agenda for 12/10 meeting
at the November meeting.
Assistant Director's Report:
Month of July:
COA Sign -in: 813
GATRA Mileage: 1517
Passengers: 341
Bus drivers have less "down" time; are helping
the escort drivers.
Meals still a problem. Ada has spokenlo Karen
Cody. Frank suggested following the protocol
i and next talk to Karen Statzedand?Nancy Munson.
Gale reported writing to Nancy on another matter
and not getting a reply. Frank suggested sending
a letter to Karen Cody, with a cc: to Karen
Statzer and Nancy Munson.
Nutritionist made a site visit. Ada reports
minor complaints, such as meat weighing 2 1/2 oz.
when it should weigh 3 oz. per serving.
Old Business:
Roof problem had earlier been discussed.
EOEA Award: $5744 going to Suzi Hanson's salary.
Both Gale and Ada report Suzi is doing a "terrific
job."
BESI Grant: Gale reports Mansfield is doing "OK"
with donations, doen't need grant at this time.
Frank said this is generous of Gale; it is allowing
other towns to get more money.
New Business:
Security Guard for Halloween was discussed.
Gretchen suggested a guard might be needed
both Thursday and Friday nights. Guard gets
$10.50 per hour; money is in the budget.
Frank moved that the COA pay 50% of whatever
the COA and Library Directors decide is
necessary for the protection of the building.
Motion passed.
BESI:
Frank suggested that someone may wish to
represent Mansfield; Frank could become a
member -at -large. This could be announced
in the Newsletter. Gale said she might be
interested in the position; Frank thought
she might be more effective on the Advisory
Council. BESI must accept the recommendation
of the COA Board.
Meeting adjourned: 8:50 P.M.
NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, NOV. 12TH at 7:30 P.M.