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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 12/10/1991i D t_i L 1'"1 0- °2 JAL; 19 PH �: 25 i V D MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGI C3'r " , - 255 HOPE STREET P S�' HU c IE MANSFIELD, MA. 02046 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1991 Chairman - Sonia Walgreen Vice Chmn - Judy Cucinotta Treasurer - Beth Wood Member - Patricia J. Hume Member - Joy Lee Eppes Director —Gale Farrugia Ass't Dir. - Ada Milliken Sec. - Joseph F. Corliss Member - Lois Thomas The meeting opened at 7:45 pm, with Vice Chairman, Judy Cucinotta, President Walgreen, Beth Wood, Joy Lee Eppes present. Joe_Corl6ss, Tricia Hume aFld -- were not able to attend. No Secretary's Report was available, Budget and Warrants were accepted as read. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A completed report of the "Goals and Objectives" for the new FY 92/93 year was handed out. This copy was also submitted to the Town Manager's office to be put into a book with other Town Departments Goals. A five-year perspective was also handed out. Completed on the request of the Town Manager's office, to be used in the new Town Report for this year. Gale reported that Muriel Carter is very much interested in the position of BESI Board of Directors. She has decided to take the job. A letter from Tricia Hume resigning her position to the Board must be submitted before ,Muriel can be considered. Gale reported on the number of activities for,the month of December coming up. Bradlees and Emerald Mall - Dec. 11/23 Friends Birthday Party - Dec. 13 Bay State Health Program - Dec. 16 High School Chorus - Dec. 17 Cholesterol Screening - Dec. 17 Friends Xmas Party - Dec. 19 Movie "Its a Wonderful Life" - Dec. 20 Closing at Noon on Dec. 24 A memo from the Town Manager's Office regarding Municipal Project Plans was distributed. Report that COA members are covered under the Volunteer Town Program for Insurance Liability when volunteering for any COA function. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ada reported on the bake sale that was held by the Friends. A total of $305 was made in a three hour time span. No passenger number report available for the month of Dec. Dec./Jan will be given next meeting. Ada also reported on the Meals Program; the poor quality of the food, problems that arise from day to day that are documented, and the low number of elders attending the site lunch. This is due to the quality of food, cost, etc. Gale is working on ideas to bring the lunch count up. Many sites are experiencing the same problem. A more modified meal is really needed for those who cannot tolerate gravy's and spicy foods. OLD BUSINESS Gale reported that the Friends Christmas Party tickets are $10 and are going quickly. Board members should buy tickets very soon. The Van Drivers position for back-up will be placed in the Sun Chronicle want ads. Jim is still out on sick leave. The CDL license may cause some problems in hiring someone. CDL license must be obtained by Apr. 1/92 for all drivers. NEW BUSINESS The COA Board will meet with the Finance Committee on Sat. Jan. 11 at 12:30 am. The Rotary Home & Trade Show will be held again at the Mansfield Host Inn. Feb. 7/8/9. Volunteers needed. Questions/Answers Joy Lee reported on the Round -table discussion that was held with Gale, Ada and the Senior Citizens to work out some problems that were not being resolved. She gave a great deal of credit to all those who were involved in identifying the problem and gain cooperation to solve the problem. Everyone felt better about the situation that they were able to discuss it openly. The Meeting adjourned 9:15 pm. The next meeting will be held on Weds. Jan. 9 - 7:30 pm.