HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 10/09/1984TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
Telephone (617) 339.4424 //
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MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING - October 9, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by President Robert Marshall. Excused
was Ruth Noonan.
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The Secretary's Report was accepted as written.
The Treasurer's Report was accepted after review.
Correspondence: In addition to seven brochures describing Seminars and Workshops
were two letters of interest. One was the announcement of the upcoming Silver -
Haired Legislature Fall Schedule. Of particular interest to us were the minutes
of the Handicapped Advisory Committee to Gatra on June 5, 1984.
Director's Report: Mini -Bus:-' The radiator leaked. Repairs cost $56.00.
Although it is expected to last the winter, a new one should replace it in the
Spring. The radiator has extra stress on it due to the fact that the bus spends
time idling during many stops, while people alight and depart. While it was out
of service, the Escort Service was employed. A question was raised about using one
of the School Town Vans, under such circumstances. Bob will investigate the
possibility.
The program "Growing Up in America" on September 20th was successful. Part II
of this program will be shown on October 22nd, at 1:00 p.m. The goal of stimula-
ting conversation of reminiscing was achieved.
Flu Shots will be given October 18th, between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the
Town Hall. Gale has received 100 applications.
The Crafts Classes are going well. Five weeks are stenciling. On October 29th
will be Candy -Making.
A Dutchmaid Fashion Show will be held on Monday, September 29th, at 1:00 P.M.
The Friends will sponsor a Birthday Party with a film for entertainment on
Friday, October 19th.
The Annual Fair will be held on November 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cablevision: Gale attended a training session to learn to use the computer
keyboard which will be housed at the Library. Discussion was held regarding our
use of Channel 8 for improving public awareness of COA activities, as well as
what goes on at the Center. We would like to see programs video-taped, such as
"Ask the Lawyer".
Council on Aging Minutes - October 9, 1984 -Page 2 -
A Bus -Aide has been hired because there has been no response to the advertising
for a volunteer. This is a very important service needed. Funds from Special
Programs will pay this person - Vivian Youman.
The Assistant Director's Report: In September,the bus carried 294 people 636 miles.
The Friends are enthusiastic about supporting a new Mini -Bus. $114.00 was realized
from the sale of clothes donated by "Styles Unlimited" when they went out of business
last year. Ada has also received $600.00 in several gifts to be deposited in the
Friends account.
New Business: The F4-86 operating Budget is due November lst. Three options are
requested:- Level, 10% Reduction, and Ideal. After much discussion, we decided
that there is no area of our budget which can be reduced without having a negative
effect on our services to Mansfield Senior Citizens. Having reviewed expenses this
past year, we realize that we can't even hold to the level option either. Therefore,
we voted to go with the "ideal option" with a 15% over-all increase. We then moved
line by line with review of actual expenses, and projected increases, to decide on
how much to increase each item.
At 9:25 p.m.we moved to adjourn with the agreement to return on Tuesday, October 23rd,
at 8:00 p.m. to complete the budget review and request forms.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia J. Hume, Secretary