HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 09/11/1984TOWN OF MAN,;f"IELD
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184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING September 11, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by President Robert Marshall. Excused was
Vicki Prasad.
The Secretar's Report was accepted with one correction. Raymond Paradis name had been
ipis' sp lied.
The Treasurer's�Re�or�t.was accepted noting that the increase under telephone is due to
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a ratncrea'se and ttie increase under Supplies is due to a service contract on typwriters.
CCo_r_re_s_poonde�nce:Eight notices of conferences relating to elder affairs were received.
We might want to cons.lder a budget item to allow our Staff the opportunity to benefit
from such events in order to.increase their effectiveness with our Senior Citizens.
Also received was a thank -you note from Ada.
The Director's Report- Report: The Sr.Cit. Publishing Co. representative is having difficulty
findinq a vertsi ing. This may mean that the newsletter will no longer be able to be.
Ray paradis has left the position of Senior Aide Custodian.
The Handicapped Bus Signs are finally in position. They have met with a complaint from
Mrs. Leavitt. The DPW was notified and will move one to be further away from the store.
Self -Help Inc. - Applications for Fuel Assistance will begin on Oct. 15 for emergency
applications and Nov. 1 for all others. Ada and Gale will be going to a worksop.
New classes for Fall -Exercise began on Sept. 10th., craft on Sept. 14th, and line -dancing
on Sept. 26th. A Formula grant will pay for the crafts as well as a nutrition workshop.
The Friends have donated a memorial placque which is dedicated to Harry Nordberg.
Joanne Collela, of the Advisory Bd. for Adult Day Care, is looking for donations. We
suggested the various church womens'groups, West Side, New Century, and the SBcial Club.
We will apply to the Fin. Comm, to budget money to hire a bus aide.
The Assistant Director's Report: In August the bus carried 356 people 702 miles. The
Bradlees tri~draws a nearly full crowd. In November, a trip is planned for the South
Shore Mall in Braintree at a cost of $2. Trips are planned for March and April as well
as the one to the Canadian Rockies in June. Fernandes recently donated a great deal of
bread and rolls which were distributed without difficulty.
OLD BUSINESS: Gale has contacted GATRA to set up a meeting with Mr. Gag. She is waiting
to heat from him. The Friends are williig to help financially. The Capital Budget will
'be taxed by the needs of the Fire Dept. Perhaps help can come from the Service organiza-
tions in town.
Morins have instituted a new delivery system of Home -Delivered meals wkich seems to be
working out well. Fall River Nutrition made these arrangements.
Council on Aging Minutes - September 11,1984
page 2.
In order to pe more likely re -funded for an Outreach Worker, Gale will re -apply for
a Discretionary Grant with a more complex request.
New Business: A letter will be sent to the DAC (Downtown Advisory Comm.) to inform them
that t there is no money available to rehabilitate the Spaulding School.
Ruth reports that the P.O. Inspector is available to come speak to Sr. Citizens. It was
also reported that Natalie, the policewoman in town, would be able to speak on nieghbor-
hood safety.
Questions and Answers: There is no news regarding new evaluation forms of which we heard
last July. The budget will be considered within the next few months. We discussed the
possibility of area industries donating funds for a mini -bus.
Moved, Seconded, Voted.to adjurn at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia J. Hume, Secretary