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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 12/09/1980TOWN 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 December 9, 1980 MEMBERS PRESENT: Rev. William F.Fluq; Ruth Noonan; John Marvelle; Brad Dauphinee; Elinor Vernon; Theda Hornung MEMBERS ABSENT: Harry Nordbera The meeting was called to order by President Rev. Flug at 8 pm. He welcomed the COA's two new members, Elinor and Theda. The secretary's report was accepted as written. The treasurer's reports and warrants of 11?18 and 12/2 were received as presented. Correspondence: Response from R.A.T.E. on letter of support for a Foster Care program for elderly; letter from Senior Citizen Law Project offering a free educational program on their services; booklet on Congregate Housing; response from Selectmen concurring with Rev. Plug's letter on Council nurpose.- depend on executive staff to create and implement programming while COA performs the duties of policy-makinq, F' goal orientation, funding advocacy, and the wise hiring and employment of its director; seminar on Jan. 6 & 7 for Paula. Staff Reports Director Attended meeting of Senior Aides 11/20 to introduce new Mansfield Senior Aide, Adeline Dee, to program. Also Attended Advisory Council meeting_ of BCHCE on 11/6. Attended Mansfield Cable Advisory Board meeting and learned of possible uses of cable for elderly. Two escort drivers hired - Bert Peterson and Theresa Moynihan. Reauested Council to set up policy guidelines on hot lunch program. Percent of meals on wheels; definition of homebound disabled; Also policy on referrals of seniors with particular needs - by family, person involved, or neighbors? Can CETA worker work for his grandmother on CETA time? NO. Two new Senior Aides hired. Anna Souza and Adeline Dee. Self Help fuel assistance now accepting applications, Appointments for Mansfield seni.ors­at DTC on Tuesdays from 9:30-3 and Fridays from 1:30-3. Home visits will be done for shut-ins. BCHCE leadership seminar wrap up on Jan. 13 from 9-1 in No. Dighton. Paula to go to Rehoboth to help that COP_ on grant application on Dec. 11. Fire extinguisher donated to COA by Owens-Illinois. (Little help fron Harry.). Upcoming events reported. (See report). Assistant Director Bus traveled 641 miles and transported 271 people in November. Meals on Wheels needs more volunteers for driving. COA is aware of and approves the use of the minibus for the Friends Christmas party? The new tires are on the minibus and are paid for, thanks to the Friends. The COA thanks the Friends. Old Business Minibus Tires - are on, Thanks to the Friends, Management of Grants seminar will be Jan. 6 & 7. Paid for because of refund from first seminar. C.OA approved time for Paula to attend. Travel. to be paid from state grant. TOWN OF MANSFIELD Council on Aging 184 NORTH MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 232 MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048 Telephone (617) 339-4424 339.5261 There was no other old business. New Business Senior Citizen Law Project offered a free training workshop to explain their services. The COA directed Paula to reply with interest. Get more information on how much time is needed for presentation. (Can it be done at a regular meeting or should a special one be called?) Contractual aggreement with BCHCE on Senior Aide program. Bill read and signed with Council approval. By-laws - Bring written changes to January meeting for discussion. At the February meeting, all changes will be reviewed and votes to change will take place then. Policy rules - ## 11, Should read "for approving job descriptions". Write in approving. This change will stand as corrected. No re -types are necessary. Voted unanimously. Meals on wheels - percentage for this program? No. Definition of homebound disabled - "People who have recovered their abilitv,after a period of ill health, to get about for shopping or personal errands of other natures will not be considered eligible f„ for home delivered meals:' "In order to get on the program, one must have a doctor's certificate. If later on a renewal is needed, Paula will visit the person in question to see if that person is well enough to be removed from the program and make a decision accordingly." The above definitions and procedures were moved and unanimously approved by the Council. Referrals of seniors with particular needs for services by the COA - Who can make such referrals? The Council, DIC, and staff will respond to a personal request for service(s) for a senior made by the family or the individual him/her self_. Referrals from neighbors will not be acted upon. BUDGET The budget was reviewed with the town manager with a question and answer session after. The budget will be approved as submitted. The town manager``:s philosophy is "Do it well or not at all." Heating system - Furnace has not been serviced this year. The landlord's company will not do it because the COA does not buy oil from them. The town does not have one with Massbav, its oil company. Paula is to call individual heating oil companies to inquire about possible oil burner service contracts. Ask each one if thev will service an agency that does not buy oil from them. Have each company send a contract to the COA for perusal if possible. Bring this information to next month's meeting. Other business - DIC will be closed Dec. 26. Those planning to attend BCHCE leadership wrap up are to meet at 8:15 am at DIC. Dennis is Not to work for his grandmother on CETA time. It was moved, seconded, and voted to adjourn at 9:50 pm.