HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 12/11/1990MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
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MANSFIELD, MA 02048
MEETING OF December 11, lA A,14i -4 l ij 4: 37
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Chairman - Soui.a Walgreen Director 1 -QA
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Vice Chmn - Judy Cucinotta
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Treasurer - Beth wood Secretary - Joseph F. Corliss. Sr
Member - Patricia J. Hume Member - Lola Thomas
Member - Joy Lee Epper
The meeting was opened by President Sonia Walgreen at
7:30 PM. Present were Board members Judy Cncinotta, Lois Thomas,
Beth Wood and Joseph Corliss, Patricia Hume was away in North
Carolina and Joy lee. Eppes was indisposed.
in the minutes of the November meeting there were two
corrections made. Under Directors Report, line 3, Walter Poulin is
referred to as a volunteer corrected to read employee. In the Iast
line of the fourth paragraph of the same report:: the words" from the
Lions" were chanced to read " from the Mansfield Cooperative Bank
and the VFW ". With these corrections the minutes were approved as
submitted on a motion by Judy Cucinotta, seconded by 'Lois Thomas.
The Budget Status, Warrants Report was accepted on a
motion by Judy Cucinotta, seconded by Beth Wood,
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
An old-fashioned Christmas party with Mr. Pasquale
..and his Boy Scout:. Troop is scheduled at the Center for Sunday the
pith of December. Lois Thomas has volunteered to provide craabmeat
sandwiches and Ada Milliken will provide chicken salad sandwiches
as part: of their commitment to the refreshments at the p< sty. All
,senior citizens have been invited to participate in this special.
event,
On Monday, December 11th, ;Joy Dims will be audit:ion.nq
for the position of back --up van driver. She comes well recommended and
we wish her success in her effort to provide out van drivers additi.onal,
relief.
Gale reported that an election will be held on Monday
December 8th for the purpose of organizing Department Heads and others
into a union bargaining unit.
A joint planning session between the COA, School.
Department: and the Recreation Commission is in the scheduling stage.
The purpose of this meeting is to involve more citizens in the many and
varied programs available through the cooperation of these Town agencies
in many similar programs. Children from the School system will provide
a program for seniors on December. 18th called " Songs of Winter ", ail
example of the type of cooperation and programs now being offered. This
program will be put on at the COA Center and all are welcomes.
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Due to the increasing vandalism in and around the COA/
Library complex a discussion was held on security matters. It has been
' suggested that fence be installed around the property, however, Gale
reported that this item comes under the Department of Public Works as
they are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the building.
Lois Thoma:_, brought out the facts that when the Fisher -Richardson House
was in a similar predicament they secured and alarm .system from a local
firm and that it has worked very well at a reasonable cost. This item
will involve talks with the Library Trustees and Cale will keep us
posted as meetings evolve .around ways to combat the problem.
The Mansfield Postmaster, Mr. Brunelle, met with Gale
to discuss the installation of a Mail Drop Box in the foyer of the COA.
Our sales of stamps to ;senior citizen's prompted the Postmaster to con-
sider the installation as a further aid to those who use our Center oil
a regular basis. After discussion it was decided to accept his offer
and to send a letter to the Trustees of the Library indicating our
approval of the installation.
The Elks Mansfield .Lodge has invited Gale to attend the
Selectmen's meeting December 12th at 7:30 PH when they intend to present
her with a check for the Fuel Assistance Fund operated by the Friends of
the Drop -.Ln --Center. It is indicated that this will be .a substantial
donation .and they wish to convey their commitment to assisting those in
our community that have a definite. need.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ada reported that we transported 299 clients
1160 miles in November.
The van was taken to Taunton for servicing on
two separate occasions during the month. We were supplied with an alter-
native van whenever the vain is tied up for service.
The. Friends Christmas Party was attended by
80 personas and a fine time was had by all..
OLD BUSINESS
Gale reported that the Nutrition Grogram has achieved a
balanced budget through the elimination of three positions. We have
served 9,822 meals in our program and she reported we had lost 4 at-home
clients.
After meeting with acting -Town Manager, Joan C,utillo our
budget is acceptable with three cuts. The salary increase is reduced to
5% in Line with otherTown services, a $1000.00 cut in the heat budget
and a $1000.00 cut in our proposed building maintenance repair fund.
If no other cuts are ordered we should be able to maintain our level of
services in fiscal 1992.
PACE THREE - MAN" FTELD COUNCIL ON AGING — DECEMBER 1.1, J.990 MIJ�`PING
In light of the f isc<al woes in 'Town finances it has been
su,lctcstczd that; we lnclior.; rz regl:ac„t for a donation from persons using
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the COA/Literary Public Meeting zoom. It has long_ been a consensus of
our board that such a request be made but it has met with opposition
from the, Library Trustees. The additional cost of heat, light and water
services incurred by the: use of the room should in some way be scharecl
by those who benefit from its usna Or a motion by Judy Cucinot.ta,
seconded by Lois Thomas the recommendation was referred back to Joan
Cutillo for further consultation with Library Trustees.
Gale reported the Fuel Assistance Fund stands at about
$2,600.00 plus what the Elks will provide at the; Selectmen's meeting.
At a meeting last night, called by Gale, a group of con-
cexned citizens met to develop a Community Crisis Program. In her role.
as Director at the COA Gale is called on constantly to help solve crisis
pEoblems with other community oriented organizations. The purpo>e, of
the meeting was to exchange ideas as to how best they can work together
to assist those in need. One :idea, a soup kitchen, where homeless and
needy people could get a hot meal, was discussed. Location and oper-
ational details will have to he worked out for this idea and they plan
to meet again Noon.
In many of Gale': recent crisis situations .she has been
ably assisted in her work by Joy Lase E:ppes. Mrs Eppes has given of her
self unstintingly in securing assistance for all in need of services.
Without her untiring efforts Gale would have been swamped and some one
in need would have been overlooked. To Joy Lee, well done thou gond
and faithful servant. Three cheers foxJoy Lee, hip hip hooray, hip
hip hooray, hip hip hooray.
Due to a decrea,e, in its Federal and State funding GATRA
will be decreasing its re—imbursement for the use of the van. Gale
stated that Noxt:h Attleborough has decided to dive up its GATRA van
due to funding problems.
on a motion by Judy Cucinotta, :seconded by Lois Thomas
the meeting was adjourned to January 9, 1991 at 7;30 PM
Respectfully submitted,
ose h t Corliss sr.
Secretary