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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 10/04/1988^ MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING 184 NORTH MAIN ST. ' MANSFIELD, MA 02048 ' MEETING OF OCTOBER 4' 1988 ' President Patricia J. Hume Vice Chmn - Judy Cucinnotta Treasurer - Vicki Prasad Member - Sonja Walgreen Member - Joylee Eppes ��� 3rl/)�`—` Director - Gale Farrugia Ass't Director -Ada Milliken Secretary - Joseph F. Corliss Sr Member ` Lois Thomas The October 4, 1988 meeting of the Mansfield council on Aging opened was opened at 8:00 PM with President Patricia Hume presiding. Also in attendance were Joseph F. Corliss, Vicki Prasad, Sonja Walgreen, and new members of the Council, Lois Thomas and Joylee Eppes. President Hume thanked the Board for the flowers the Board sent at the recent funeral of her mother" She also thanked those Board mem- hers who attended the wake and funeral and assisted her in her hour ^ of sadness. The new members of the Board were introduced to the current Board members and the Director and Assistant Director, The minutes of the September 6th' 19B8 meeting were approved on a motion by Vicki Prasad, seconded by Sonja Walgreen. ' The Treasurer's Report, Warrants and Budget Status Reports were ac- cepted on a motion by Joseph Corliss, seconded by Sonja Walgreen. 8oth Gale Farrugia and President Hume took the time to explain to the new members the details of the Treasurer's report, Warrants and our Budget Status Report. F:ORRESPONDENC:E- Prcesa:i dent Pat Humec.%Fii�hrer letter to the Town Manager and the load sof Selectmen. After :a11 members had read the letter is lively discussion followed with all members solidly behind her efforts and curs to elevate our Directors position in the table of organization at the Mansfield Town,Hall. In addition to this letter theme 'we'r'es several communications for seminars on problems of the aging. THE DIRECTOR'S REPORV Gale reported that the budget for fiscal year 1989/1990 must be finalized and submitted to the Town Manager by October 31,19S8. Because of the shortness of time ,to finalize the budget a special meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 25, Was to go over the budget and discuss those areas that need increases including but not limited to additional costs in our new building. Funding for necessary new services will also be discussed. The new kitchen equipment for our new quarters is on order, funded in part with a, grant from Bristol Elders Service 'All than is left to do in the kitchen is to choose the counter top � - i mat eri. iia 1. Due to a delay in the manufacturing process the annual Flu shots for the Elderly will be delayeduntil late in November or early in December. The Women of Today of Mansfield will hold a "Social" at the Center on Wednesday October 12th from 1 PM. L.inedancing returns to Bi Centennial Court on Wednesday October 5th for another .joyful season of fun and social-- The Halloween Day Trip to the Marriott in Pro-- vidence :n October 31 is booked solid. A delightful party :is antici- pated by all who have signed up. Bale reports that our. Escort Service traveled 1,002 miles, carrying 49 clients to appointments outside of Mans.._ field. Our Out -reach Service provided visitations to 42 home -bound clients last month. Our Nutrition Program provided 220 meals at the Center and 466 meals; for the h6me-bound. A grand total of BBC, nutri.t:ional meals for our c.lieNts for the month .of September. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Ada spoke to the Board on proposed trips to New Orleans, Prince Edward Island and Atlantic City in 1989. OLD BUSINES0 Mr. Michael LaCasse, Planning Director for the Town of Mansfield, addressed the Board on the upcoming plans for a Life Care Center than is planned for a Willow Street location. He was here to update the Board on ways to inform the various Town Boards of our concerns about the impact of such A facility on the Town. He urged the Board to attend future meetings of the various boards that will have to approve conditions in order for the facility to be built.. Ada Milliken reported that we transport- ed 347 clients a total of 1488 miles :in September. Ada spoke to the Board on proposed trips to New Orleans, Prince Edward Island and Atlantic City in 1989. OLD BUSINES0 Mr. Michael LaCasse, Planning Director for the Town of Mansfield, addressed the Board on the upcoming plans for a Life Care Center than is planned for a Willow Street location. He was here to update the Board on ways to inform the various Town Boards of our concerns about the impact of such A facility on the Town. He urged the Board to attend future meetings of the various boards that will have to approve conditions in order for the facility to be built.. Following the previous discussion the matter of our Es -- (:ort Drivers Insurance plan was brought up. With three months into our budget for 1988/1989 and no money available to compensate the drivers for the added insurance expense a lively discussion ensued. It was decided to return the Town. Manage=r's proposal for further study by the Town's; insurance carrier and to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen stating our concern's for this vital service and the two Escort- Drivers who are performing this worthwhile service. In regards to Trust Funds to s_Ipplement our budget :in the new facility Sale reported that the Mansfield Council on Aging - set such " Trust A reement without support from the Select :t�nrn�t >c."t 1-tp - <:a Il•r..e> g,, _ - Fp men, .:a Town meeting vete, and'a special Act of the Legislature. On the other hand, we could opt to have the Friends of the Drop -In -- recipient _i�f trust funds for disbursement to Center designated _a'=::. programs at the new Center. After considerable discussion and on a motion by Joseph Corliss, seconded by Judy C:r..ccinnotta, it was voted to set up a Trust fund for the new C:OA Center with the Friends of the Center. Associates Director Ada Milliken will advise the Friends of our vote NEW L{USIMESSa Sale reported an a $3000.00 grant for an Inter—Gener- ational Program in the school system. The program would bring the school children in contact with elders of the Town in such a way as to be beane'ficial to both parties. A similar program was held last year and was very successful. It is intended primarily for the elementary level school children. Judy Cucc:innotta- reported on a meeting she attended earlier this eventing on the necessity for the school aver --ride to pass. She stated that the turn --out of Town Boards concerned with the present problems was excellent, however, the turn -cast of the citizenry was very poor on such a vital issue. On a motion by` Sonja Walgreen, seconded by Joy.lee Cppes. the meeting adjourned at 9:45 FM. Respectfully submitted Joseph F. Corliss Sr.