HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 04/09/1991MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
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MEETING OF April 09, 1991 91 JU -7 all 0:42
Chairman - Sonia Walgreen Director - 1gAK ;=FaLqugia
Vice Chmn - Judy Cucinotta Asst DiFOfi�k ;A JN�illiken
Treasurer - Beth Wood Secretary -- Joseph F. Corliss sr
Member Patricia J. Hume Member - Lois Thomas
Member - Joy Lee Eppes
The meeting opened at 7:30 PM,with President Walgreen,
Beth Wood, Joseph Corliss, Judy Cucinotta, Lois Thomas, Joy Lee Eppes
Patricia Hume, Gale and Ada all present.
The Secretary's Report was accepted as submitted on a
motion by Joy Lee Eppes, ,seconded 'by,Beth Wood.
The Treasurer's Report, Warrants and Budget Status
Report were accepted on a motion by Judy Cucinotta, seconded by Beth
Wood.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Previously Gale had reporter that there
might be a Town Charter Review Committee formed. One item that was
discussed was the hiring of clerks or other personnel by the 'COA.
According to present practices and
policy the COA has always been allowed to hire its director's and
other employees. At this time there is no need to change the Charter
to accomplish these goals.
The piano cover is reported to be nearly
competed and should be in place in the Public Meeting Room by the end
of the week.
There will be a meeting of the Human Re-
source Network on April 16th at 7:00 PM at the COA Center. Joy Lee
Eppes and Arthur Remillard plan to organize a clothing drive for the
needy in Town.
On March 25th, with only the driver on
board, the GATRA van suffered damage to the Right front tire and the
door area. The van was repaired at the Taunton GATRA facility and is
now back in service.
Our Xaverian High School volunteer, Mark
Jackson las been on the job since April ist and will continue through
May 9th. fie has been helping Waiter Poulin with the home -bound meals
program and working with Linda in her out -reach programs. All reports
speak highly of Mark in his project.
Gale reminded tLe Board that the annual
- Town Meeting is on May 6th at the High School. All are urged to be
there to support our moderate budget.
On May 9th at the Quait.urs Middle School
LLe annual Spaghetti Supper and musical entertainment by Pptef Conti
will zake place. A special treat for ail Vile reniuis from the stu
lents at the MiddiP Schoul.
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The Inter -Generational Committee will
hold its second Friday Night Live Dance in the Community Meeting Room
at the COA/Library building. The program will be held from 7:30 to
10:30 PM on April 26th. There will be a meeting on April 10th at 3:00
to firm up plans for the dance and to make plans to decorate the hall
on the afternoon of the dance.
Volunteer Appreciation Day is planned
for May 10th. Entertainment is planned for the event that will honor
those who care for our senior citizens in so many ways.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
We transported 273 clients a total of
1008 miles. A replacement van was used while our van, was ,in the shop
for repairs.
Ada reports that the AARP Tax volunteer
had processed 27 returns at the Center and 2 house -bound returns.
DrMarkovitz will hold a Podiatry c:linic..
at the Center on Tuesday, April 16th. 'Plans are to provide this ser-
vice on an every other week basis co-ordinating with our blood press
ore clinics.
Following is a list of trips that are
planned
for the coning months:
OLD BUSINESS:
June 17 -
Dennisport
July 24 -
Johnny Yee's - Yarmouth
August -
Warren, R.I. Cruise on the
new Narragansett Bay Queen
Sept 16 -
Springfield -- Big "E"
October -
Green Mt. Railroad
November-
Freeport ME (L.L.Bean)
The possible installation of a security system
the COA and the Library was discussed. A letter had been sent
Mansfield Gable Access Board of Director's requesting them to
for both
to the
consider
installing the system for protection of the building in light of the
financial crisis the Town is facing.
At the Selectmen's meeting on April 3rd Chairman Sarro
reported that he had been informed that it was against the charter of
the Cable Access Corporation to provide funding for any other Town
Department.
The Library Trustees have some funds they can spend of
the system but not enough to do the whole fob. Gale wanted the boar
to know the situation before she went to the Friend's for possible
assistance.
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- NEW BUSINESS:
Bristol Elders Services Annual Meeting will be held on
April 26, 1991 at White's Restaurant at 9:30 AM.
President Walgreen anounced that nominations were open
for the Board's officers. Patricia Hume nominated Sonia Walgreen for
President, seconded by Joy Lee Eppes.
The other Board officers were polled and all agreed to
remain and on a motion by Judy Cucinotta, seconded ,by Patricia Hume
all remaining officers were nominated.
On a motion by Judy Cucinotta, seconded by Patricia
Hume the Secretary was directed to cast a single vote for all the
nominees and the election of officers was declared official.
On a motion by Joy Lee Eppes, seconded by Beth Wood
the meeting adjourned to May 14, 1991.
Re pectfully submitted,
ose h F. 'Corliss Sr
secretary