HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 12/11/1984TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 021
Telephone (617) 339.4424
339.5261
COA MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by President Robert Marshall.
Ruth Noonan was excused. All others present.
The Secretary's Report was accepted as written.
The Treasurer's Report and Budget Status were reviewed and accepted. There
Ts concern that money for the telephone expense and vehicle repairs will run
out before the end of the fiscal year.
Correspondence: There are four interesting notices.
1) An expensive seminar on Grant writing. The cost of a 2 -day workshop
on 12/12 and 12/13 is $295. The one -lay seminar is $180, or $450
for both.
2) An invitation from the Department of Elder Affairs for Thursday,
December 6th, at the State House.
3) An invitation for Gale to join others in forming a long-term care
consortium in the Attleboro Area.
4) A call for presentations of papers, symposia, workshops, media, or
roundtables for the 5th Annual Meeting of Northeastern Grantology
Society to be held April 24-27, 1985. The theme of this meeting
will be "planning for an Aging Society:- Advocacy, Education,
Research and Practice".
The Director's Report:
Since the Cannon Copier costs more than monies available from a grant, the
Friends have contributed the difference.
The Sand Bucket Program was started December 1st by the Jaycees
Gatra offered a free trip to the IaSalette Shrine which had to be cancelled,
due to lack of participation.
The Electric Department needs a few more applications for their project of
winterizing homes. Applications are taken at the Town Hall.
Bristol County Home Care has $37,000. earmarked for emergency respite care.
There is an increasing need, as people are discharged from hospitals earlier
than they use to be and still need some help at home, particularly overnight.
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f The motion was made and seconded to begin the process of negotiating a
16 -passenger bus (including two wheelchairs) from Gatra, by notifying the
Selectmen. The details of the agreement to be reviewed at our January
meeting for a final vote, if possible. This agreement should include an
operational contract. Discussion sought to make clear that this motion
shows intent to purchase a van from Gatra, though it does not give final
approval now. The vote was unanimously positive.
Thank -you was given to Mr. O'Neill, Mr. Gay, and Mr. Maurer for their
participation tonight.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia J. Hume
Secretary
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