HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 09/06/1988MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGIN
184 NORTH MAIN ST
MANSFIELD, MA 0:2o 18
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER S, 1.c'iSO
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President - Patricia S. Hume D:irec:tor - Haas Farrl.gia
Vice Clhmn -- Judy Cuc:innotta As<syt Director -- Ada Milliken
Treasurer .'.' Vicki Prasad Secretary .'- Joseph F. Corliss Sr
The September 6, 1988 meeting was;; called to corder at Ail P11
by President Patricia Hume?. Joseph Corliss, Vicki Prasad, Sonja
Walgreen and .Ludy Cuci.nnotta were present.
The minutes of the meeting of August 16, 1988 were accepted
;? onded b Sonja Walgreen,.
on ;:a nrcrta.on by Sl.triy L:hU::7.n1'aCi'ttC.l, seconded y � -
The Treasurer's report, Warrants and Budget Status Reports
were accepted on a motion by Joseph Corliss, seconded by .Turfy
I.:urinnotta.
"Illi::: DIRECTOR'S REPORT.
The Massachusetts Council's On Aging will be holding a
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feY?ne? in Wednesday a71 l'L^sdayy, October .6 c 27, and Sale asked
the Council to permit her to attend. She stated that: she has found
these meetings very valuable to her in the past and it is to our
advantage to her to attend this and similar meetings. In this wiry
we can learn of innovative services that other Councils nils heave had a
measure of success with and perhaps we can introduce similar pro --
grams to Mansfield in the future.
Saal.e reported on problems with the GATRA buss and the repairs
that were e:L:ne :in Taunton. GATRA did supply us with a ssub<stitute?
I::lus but: it wii:ls too small for our daily needs.
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Our Nutrition Vehicle also broke down during this period and
caused some delays in our Nutrition Program" Both vehicles are back
in service and hopefully we will not experience similar delays for
some time to come"
GAle reported on several programs we are having at the
Drop -in -Center and an exercise program at the Congregational Church"
Doug Arnold -Guitarist will entertain on Monday the 12th and the
exercise class will start on the same day. On September 21st a
representative of Gersten Financial Services will talk on Long -Term
Nursing Home Care, its costs and methods of planning ahead. Fit^as-
a-Fiddle returns on October 4th with Jane Madore. The Cholestrol
Screening Program described last month will he held on October 17,
and on October 19th Mr. Everett Downing will present a slide show
on the wonders of Switzerland.
THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Ada reported that in August we transported 366 persons for a
total of 1457 miles, Gale gave this report as Ada had left with a
group from Mansfield on a trip to the Catskillrs in New York State"
On October 31, 1988 the Center is offering a chance for all to go to
the Marriott Hotel in Providence' R.I. for a Halloween Party. The
trip will cost $10"00 to members of the Friends"
OLD BUSINESS:
Vicki Prasad brought up the subject of a gift from the
Mansfield Cable Access Group. When the COA joined with the Library
to construct a new facility the Cable Access Group proposed to give
the COA a large screen television to be used in the Community Room
of the new building.
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Mrs Prasad indicated that as the building is
proceeding the liable Access Group would like to know if the plans
included provisions for permanent in-'.thG?....wi:ill installation of ca
large screen television. Mr Corlias will bring this up at; the
next meeting of the Municipal Building Committee as he was not aware
of any such proposed installation and he would contact Mrs Prasad
at the ear-l:i.r-..'tet moment after this meeting to inform the: table
Access people of the Municipal Building C1mmittede'fs decision.
Mr. Corliss then reported on the latest progress, or lack
thereof, in the construction project. Bale also reported that shle
was moving forward on her Kitchen Equipment Grant and that she fully
expected to make the award to eel contractor in time to 'comply with
they Se=ptember 30th deadline from Bristol Elder Services.
President Hume spoke on the letter we requested that she
send to 't:hle? Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen and after a di£5.--
cussion it was unanimously voted that she wend her letter forward.
The question of than I:-BCort Drivers additional Liability
Insurance was brought lap and Bale reported that no definitive plan
had come in from the Town Manager. He did feel that they ne=eded they
coverage but; to date no official steps have been taken to require
this coverage.
NEW BUSIMESSr
President Hume_ brought up the subject: of planning for our
oploan hlol..l?ise when our new facility is ready for occupancy. She
suggested than the Council consider setting up its own group to
co-ordinate with the Library group in making this a function that
will be long remembered.
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Gale brought up the fact that Self -Help Inc. of Brockton,
the agency that handles Fuel -Assistance Funds for this area had
notified her that due to budget cuts the amount of assistance is
being reduced this winter. The period covered now runs from
November -March and the amount available has been cut from $750"00
to $350"00" The Drop -in -Center has been assisting applicants for
several years now and will continue to do whatever we can to help
those who need this type assistance"
The United Way of Northern Bristol County is seeking
volunteers to attend a one day training program to be held in
Attleboro on October 13th" The purpose of this training is to
have the volunteers reach out to the small business community and
explain United Way and its services.
On a motion by Judy Cucinnottav seconded by Sonja Walgreen
the meeting adjourned at 9:15PM.,
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