HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 03/20/1980TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
Telephone (617) 339-4424
339.5261
Council on Aging Minutes
Special Meeting - March 20, 1980
All members were present.
Meeting was called to order by Presiden, Rev. Wm. Flug at 7:40 pm.
Rev. Flug stated that Chairman, Norman Mahana of the Board of
Selectmen had suggested that he would entertain a motion at the Town
Meeting to present a special article to set aside over a specified
period of time, a yearly sum of money for the purpose of buying a
building for a permanent D.I.C. Discussion ensued.
A list of eleven points of specific concern for any buildingthe
D.I.C. was housed in was developed. These are:
1. A one story building.
2. Separate dining and program areas(some part to remain un-
carpeted).
3. Separate smoking area.
4. 6,000 square feet (in the vicinity of).
S. Facilities for a nurse and medical testing.
6. Space for a boiler room and minibus garage.
7. Kitchen.
8. Adequate storage space.
9. Adequate space for two offices.
10. Air conditioning.
11. Barrier free and wheelchair access.
The motion was then made and seconded to ask the town to set aside
$25,000 a year for five years to underwrite the acquisition of a per-
manent D.I.C. for the Council on Aging to be constructed or otherwise
acquired at the close of the 5 year period or as soon as possible after
that point. :Passed by unanimous vote. A floor plan is to be included
withthe motion and 11 points and a letter drafted to the Selectmen by
Paula.
It was then moved, seconded and passed to discuss the budget figures
the Finance Committee had app-,,vedfor COA budget for fiscal year 1980-1981.
The assistant director's was not funded. Discussion ensued and
several calls were made to Finance Committee members. A letter is to
be written by Paula clarifying previous letter to Finance Committee
and subsequent misinterpretations by Fin. Com. regarding the asst.
director's funding.
Linda Martinelli. informed the Council that her husband, Frank would be
taking a month , from May 14th through June 16th. Meeting adjourned.