HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 10/21/1980October 21, 1980
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
164 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02046
Telephone (617) 339.4424
339.5261
Council On Aging Minutes
Due to lack of a quorum at the October 14 meeting, a postponement
to October 21 at 10 am was necessary.
Members PRESENT: Rev. William F. F1ug; Bradley Dauphinee; Ruth Noonan;
John Marvell.e; Harry Nordberg
Members ABSENT: Dorothy Fielding; Beatrice Mugford
The meeting was called to order at 1.0 am by Rev. William Fluq, President.
The secretary's report was accepted as written.
The treasurer's report was reviewed and accepted.
Correspondence was received as follows: Referendum question 1 literature
resignations of Dorothy Fielding and Peatrice Mugford;Board of
Selectmen letter accepting resignations; invitation to attend CATV
Advisory Board meeting; letter extending director's grant through
February from DEA; Invitation to a lecture by First Church of Christ,
Scientist in Attleboro; Corps of Engineers, Waltham office is offering
tours of their information center; Marathon House staff and .residents
announced availability to share knowledge of problem adolescents;
letter from Maude Balch requesting information from constituents
for Silver Haired legislature; announcement of workshop dates for
COA members sponsored by BCHCE; announcement of availabilitv of
visual materials for voters;reauest for letter of need and support
for a potential foster care program for elderly by RATE of Fall River.
Staff_ Reports
51 ector's report: A copy was handed to all COA members.
Assistant director's report: The month of September the bus traveled
699 miles and transported 22.7 people. All programs are going well.
Old Business: Assistant director's job description revision was
tabled to next meeting. Copy of same is to be supplied
to all members by next meeting,
The Council decided to take no position on referendum
question 2 - Proposition 2 1/2.
The COA workshop held by Bristol County Home Care
will be at No. Attleboro on 10/22/80. Attending members
will meet at the DIC that morning at 8:20 am.
New Business:
Revision of COA policy was tabled to next meeting. Copies
are to be distributed to all members prior to next meeti.ng.'',
Director requested larger bell or signalling device for
front door so no unexpected or "surprise" visitors do
not rtle staff. Harry and Brad to look into this
and use available funds.
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TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. SOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
Telephone (617) 339.4424
339.5261
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Director has had recuest to sell picture on office wall to a
senior. Harry will get an appraisal and we will sell for cost
of material to make a bulletin to replace the picture or for
a reasonable price.
Letters of resignation were received from Dorothy Fielding and
Beatrice Mugford. Ruth moved and Brad seconded to accept their
resignations. A unanimous vote followed. Bill will write both
a letter.accepting their resignations.
The Board of Selectmen notified the COA of their acceptance
of the two resignations and set Nov. 5 as their interview date
of potential applicants. The COA will interview Nov. it all
potential applicants. Because of this,the COA will ask the
Selectmen to postpone their interviews until Nov. 12.
Literature on referendum auestion.l on access rights was discussed.
No position will be taken by the COA on this issue.
The CATV Advisory Board invitation was discussed. No one will attend.
Family service Association of Greater Fall River sent a letter
asking for support and endorsement of a proposed program of
foster care for elderly_. The COA voted to write a letter of
support. (The proposal is to include the Bristol County area.)
Ada requested approval of a bookkeeping change on funds and gifts
to 2 accounts only, general and gifts. This was moved, seconded
and so voted.
The next meeting will be Nov.11.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 am.
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