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October 15, 1985
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TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O.BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048�
Telephone (617) 33 -4424 �� I N0V 1 4 198';)
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Council on Aging Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 8:07 PM by President Robert Marshall.
Excused were Vickie Prasad, Tricia Hume, Ada Milliken.
The Secretary's Report of September 10th was accepted as written.
The Treasurer's Report and Budget Status were accepted.
Correspondence:
1. Ten announcements of Seminars and Workshops were received.
2. Gatra contract was presented to the Board for review and
then to be submitted to the Selectmen. Contract year from
7/1/85 - 6/30/86.
Director's Report:
1. Self Help (Fuel Assistance Applications) will begin on
November lst by appointment. Designated days will be on
Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 3:30 PM.
2. Nutrition/Weight Loss Clinic will begin on November lst,
at the Park Court Apartment Recreation Room at 1:30 PM on
Fridays. The course will be taught by Jean Therrien for
six weeks.
3. Jean Lapham started on October 11th to fill the 20 -hour
Bus Driver position.
4. Arts lottery Grant was applied for to supplement the Fit -
As -A -Fiddle Program for $490. to run until April.
5. We are still in need of Escort Drivers. These positions
will be vacant on November 1st.
6. Town Manager has set-up Department Head Meetings once a
week on Wednesday mornings.
7. our new Catering Service is now ARA from Fall River Nutrition
Some problms have been encountered, but have been worked out.
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Assistant Director's Report:
The Mini -Bus traveled 703 miles and carried 246 passengers.
old Business:
The donation system is working out very well. So far, the
Center has collected $141.
New Business:
The Board worked on the new 87 Budget for submission by November lst.
The following line items were increased for next year:
Electricity - Telephone - Gasoline - Supplies,
Printing, Advertising - Hot Lunch - Special
Programs.
Salaries were increased $7,745. This included a new position
for Maintenance for $4,000, and $200 for Longevity; and an
increase of $3,545. for Town Personnel positions.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
The next meeting will be held on November 12th, at 8:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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