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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 02/07/1989MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING 184 NORTH MAIN ST. MANSFIELD, 8& 02048 MEETING OF Fubzoazl' 7/ 1989 President - Patricia J. Hume Director - Gale lruzzogla Vice Cbmo - Judy Cociootta Asa't Director - Ada Milliken Treasurer - Vicki Prasad Secretary - Joseph F. Corliss 3c Member - Sonja Walgreen Member - Luis Thomas Member - Joy Loo Epgea The February meeting of the Mansfield Council on Aging open- ed at 7:50 2M with President Pot 8omm presiding. Joy Loo Ogpcs^ Judy Cuciuotto, Sonja Walgreen and Joseph Corliss were all pzeaaut, Vicki Prasad was in the hospital and Lois Thomas was at home with a ~ touch of pneumonia. 11 The minutes of the Jaooazl/ meeting were approved, on a motion by Jul' Lee 8DDou, seconded by Judy Cociuotta. The Troaanz*z/s Report, Warrants and Budget Status 8upuztu were approved on a motion by Jud}' Cuciuotta, seconded by Sonja Wal- green DIRECTOR'S REPORT: President Pat 8nma and C0& Director Cale Irazrngia met, on Tuesday, February 7th, with representatives of the Life Care Center, known as Cobbler's Corner. The Life Cara Daogla are entering the permit acquisition stage for their development facilities on Willow Street, and were seeking support from the C0/L. y/au]/ items of mutual iutczcat were discussed including, usage of their vans on a seat / available basis, pool programs no a usage available basis, and pos- sible use of their multi-purpose zoom on a spare available basis. Page .Two - Council on Aging - February 7,1949 meeting After considerable debate on all the issues, it was decided that the Council must remain in a neutral position. On a motion by Joy Lee Eppes, seconded by Sonja Walgreen, it was decided to send a letter to the Planning Board, with a copy to Cobbler's Corner_, stating our support of the concept, and the cooperative exchanges we have had with the group, however., neither supporting, nor denying, their efforts to build such a facility. Gale reported on the: death of back --up bus driver Ted Robin- son, and attendance of the Council, Director and Assistant Director, at the Memorial Service. Due to continuing repairs to the GATRA bus, the line item for maintenance will be expended this month, and future repairs will show a negative balance in this item. The GATRA fee, for use of the bus, has been accepted by our clients, and the advance ,sale of tickets, for use on the bus, goes well. The use of tickets, purchased at the Center, eliminates the necessity of the bus driver having to make change while operating his route. Gale reported that the construction phase of our new fac- ility is proceeding as well as can be expected. The Drop Ceilings are being installed, painting is almost done and the rugs are in the process of being installed. A date for moving, will be discussed at the next. Municipal Building Committee meeting, and Gale will have more on this in March. U. S. Representative Barney Frank will appear at the Center 1 on February 15th at 10:30 AM to discuss items of legislation or programs of interest to all senior citizens. Page Three -- Council on Aging - February 7, 1989 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Ada reported that .in December, prior to the GATRA fee, we had transported 337 persons a total of 1,277 miles plus an addition- al 13 persons transported to the annual Christmas Party. In January, with the new fee in place, we transported 324 persons a total of 1,271 miles. The difference in clients carried or miles traveled is proof that this service is needed and the small fee will not deter clients from using this useful service. OLD BUSINESS: Gale reported on the meeting with the Finance Board and how Town Manager Thomas Dwyer was very supportive before them for our 1989/90 budget. The Finance Committee asked the usual questions and Gale and Tom had the supporting figures to show how important every item in the budget was essential to the operation, of the Council on Aging. The Hand -In -Hand Program will begin on Wednesday Februaxy 1.5 at the Center. There will be a series of lectures each Wednesday on various subjects relating to seniors and school children. The Pro- gram lasts from 3:15 to 5:00 PM and all are welcome. NEW BUSINESS: The Rotary Home Show will be held this week -end at the Mans- field Sheraton. Again we will have a Booth to display our services and programs and Gale has scheduled Council members and volunteers to man the Booth. Gale reports we will be the recipient of a $900.00 gift from the Mansfield Elks. The Mansfield Women of Today will be putting on a special Valentines Day Party for all seniors at the Center. on February 9th Page Four - Council on Aging - February 7, 1989 meeting Joy Lee Eppes and President Pat Hume reported that the Bris- tol Elder Services are planning a Fund Raiser, to augment funds that may be cut from their budget. The plan calls for a Concert by the Clancy Brothers, a popular Irish singing group, to be held in or about March, 1990. Updated details will be brought forward as they develop. Bristol Elder Services is also considering developing a pas-- ition of Resources Director to keep all member organizations aware of present and future resources in our mission to assist elders. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM on a motion by Joy Lee Eppes, seconded by Judy CucinoLta. Respectfully submitted, Corliss Sr Secretary