HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 06/09/1981June 9, 1981
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET av
P.O. BOX 232 v gp
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 0 �A 1-Yf g
Telephone (617) 339.4424 `>r0WN
339.5261
COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Tedi Hornung, Ruth Noonan,Elinor Vernon, John Marvelle
Director Kilby, Asst. Dir. Milliken and Chairman Flog
Meeting opened by Chairman at 8 P.M. Minutes were approved as written
Moved by Hornung, seconded by Noonan. Budget Status report discussed
(Gasoline economy due to Escort Service) Report Approved. Warrants
for 5/18 and 6/2 discussed and approved - motion by Marvelle second by
Hornung.
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CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from P.M. Club President Golbarn with donation of
$50 to the COA to be used for equipment or recreation. Motion to accept
gift with thanks made by Ruth, seconded by John. Paula to write thank -you.
Two letters from Bristol County Home Care - announcing Open
House at 10:30 a.m. on June 11 - Paula to send regrets as n*ne able to attend.
Asst. Planner ( SchmarsoW) for Elderly Affairs sent OK for
explanation of use of 679-0 account balance
Notice of five-day conference at Tufts University
Agreement for 1982 fiscal year renewing contract
with Elder. Service Corps Program.
Letter from Building Committee in answer to our request re
Paine School
Contract for Summer CETA Program
Program at Mansfield Sheraton for Elderly Affairs (very expensive)
Request from 14A. Assoc. Sr. Ctr.Dir. Ior membership
Copy of Seekonk Newsletter (Bristol County)
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Need to update Job Descriptions because of changes in status and
benefits.
Update on Paine School - suggestions for Spaulding and ,john Berry
from Town Manager and Chairman of Selectmen. John Berry would increase cost of
transportation tremendously. Spaulding building not suitable, Paula suggested
asking if we could lease Paine School from the School Committee until such time
as building is needed by them. She will discuss with Superintendent.
Framingham Conference attended by Paula only - money in
account did not cover cost of two representatives.
Summer meals program all arranged - cost per meal is $2.71.
First 25 persons signed up will have additional 75� paid by Friends. Grant
covers 96C of cost - cost to first 25 seniors $1.00 per meal - cost to over 25
persons $1.75 per meal. Meals to be delivered by Morn daily from July 6th
through August 28 (five, days a week).
The Needs Assessment Grant for the area town survey has been
offered to Mansfield, if we wish to do the work.
The Bristol County Home Care Contract must be signed by July 1st
Life Line List has been updated at the Police Station
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT (cont'd)
Problem with some seniors not taking part in the DIC programs due
to "welfare" connotation. It was suggested that we have an article in the paper
to counteract this attitude.
CETA worker request has been made
Paula has applications for the Silver Hair Legislature for the
fall elections
All Classes end by June 16th
DEA letter approving the board's expenditures received
Newsletter grant has run out - may be underwritten by the Friends
Three grant proposals ready for $CHCS Board approval
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
275 riders and 762 miles reported on the van
New carpet for DIC is pressing - Chairman Flug will contact
possible donors again
Shell Dinner netted $505.62 -
Tickets to Norton Singers were sold out before Mansfield
had application in for the 25 seats
A. Remillard has now passed the drivers test for van - he
will be another sub if needed
Ada will be on vacation in June - the 19th through the 30th.
OLD BUSINESS: Paine School request - reply to suggestions
John Berry too far - transportation too expensive -- Spaulding
building is too old and renovations not feasible. Paula will contact School Committee
Kitchen Cabinets - Brad not present, but we were told he is "working
on them now".
Date for next year's Appreciation Day should be set and building
reserved - Brad had said he would approach the new Priest about the Rose Garden.
We will wait for his input.
No date set for the Operation Friendship dinner with Elderly.
Tedi will set date and issue invitation.
NEW BUSINESS: Needs Assessment Grant Proposal would mean hiring two persons
(seniors) to do interviewing. 1400 seniors in Mansfield will be contacted.
Set up of program and compilation of date would take a good deal of time of
Director and members of the GO:H._ Board. Ruth moved that we go along
with the program if Mansfield is accepted. Tedi seconded the motion - unanimous
vote taken.
Minibus rules for out-of-town discussed. Ada will try to arrange
for extra trips to local shopping areas (maybe drop off and pick up of two
loads on given day) Also more Westgate and Walpole Mall trips if possible.
Moved by Ruth seconded by John that we plan two trips before the end of June
One to Quincy Market and one to Braintree - dates to be arranged and partially
financed by the gift from the P.M. Club Expenditure moved by Ruth,
seconded by Tedi - motion carried.
CONTRACTS: CETA summer youth program
Elderly Service Corp + CHORE .Bristol County Home Care
signed by Selectmen - (not the transportation section) as the Escort Service covers
transportation needs -
Title 20 - Transportation - do not sign - not needed
Motion by Ruth, seconded by Elinor - vote unanimous on all grants
Bristol County Newsletter - cost $13 voted - moved by Ruth, seconded
by Elinor to subscribe
MA Assoc of COA Directors - Worcester area - suggested travel too
far - we did not wish to join
New member for our Board should be appointed soon -
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No further discussion on new member - refer to Selectmen for action
New Job Description to be written after Chairman discusses status
of Director and Assistant Director with Town Manager.
Summer meetings set for July 14 and August 4 (note change in
August meeting date.
Adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Elinor C. Vernon
Secretary