HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 05/04/1981TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 232' �y 1
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 0 8 T14
Telephone (617) 339.4424
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COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES
May 4, 1981
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rev. Flug, Director Kilby, Asst. Dir. Milliken, Dauphinee, Hornung,
Vernon, Marvelle - absent Noonan
Rev. Flog opened the meeting at 8 p.m. Minutes of the last meeting were reviewed
and accepted. The Budget status report and warrants were discussed and accepted
Notion for acceptance moved by E. Vernon, Seconded by J. Marvelle - vote unanimous.
Correspondence: Conference on Elder Advocacy
Invitation to Franklin Town Hall on May 3
Request to nominate someone to S. E. Mass Health Planning & Dev
"Acute and Long Term Care"
Notice from Boston Herald American - Special section on SS
Elderly Concerns on June 23 - Paula will notify senior citizens
through the newsletter
Senior Citizen discount catalog
Corp of Engineering - programs re water care etc.
Director's Report: DEA grant - Paula discussed use of the balance of the funds
through classes, workshops etc. Director of DEA (Boston) saw no conflict of interest in
members of the council as instructors - class participants should be charged for con-
sumable supplies. Three classes to be added to the grant expenditures are:
woodworking, lampshades and cake decorating.
Paula reported that the renovations in Bridgewater really had no comparison to what
Mansfield needs to have done. Their figures would be for 1977 at any rate not for
1981 or 1.982 as needed in Mansfield. New grants to be discussed at state level
next week - BCHCE grants are for fuel, classes, newsletter and escort service
The necessary repair to the bus has been done. The Idler arm was repaired (or replaced)
and the front wheels were aligned. cost $70. There is a new Bristol County Foster
Care for Elderly Citizens Advisory Board being formed if anyone is interested please
apply.
Assistant Director: Passengers for April 263 - miles traveled 635
Ada had many compliments on our Appreciation Day - so did other members of the Council.
Thank you letters were discussed - to be remembered Bill Harlor for work at Bicentennial
Court - Housing Authority and Tenants Association - E. Vernon will write to all the
church women who donated refreshments.
Old Business : Appreciation Day - Tedi had only one negative thought about the day -
which was to be a Council event. Full participation of the Council should be expected
Senior Citizens did assist and take up the slack and they worked hard. At clean up
time -- Elinor and Tedi with Paula, Ada, and other seniors were cleaning up -- we
could have used help! Otherwise the event was 99% perfect. Another year - or another
event - we should assign areas of responsibility. It was noted that the media were
invited, but did not attend. For future planning we suggest larger quarters-- as the
Rose Garden - the date early in May (first Sunday) was approved. It was also noted
that Foxboro, Sharon and Norton senior citizens were present and that many seniors
from Mansfield - not previously involved - were present.
The Day was also a good exposure for Council members - especially the new comers
to the board (noted by Tedi)
Minutes - May 4, 1981 - Page 2
Ada reported that members of Bicentennial Court were pleased with the Appreciation
Day activities.
Re. Paine School - letters to Selectmen, Building Committee and the media re our
interest in the school are to besent. We need to know if we will be able to have
the building before grant requests are written. DEA workshops for grant procedure
not yet announced, but will be within the next three or four months. Paula
suggested alternative heating systems for the grant proposal. It was suggested
that we ask for costs for maintenance from the school department. We discussed
support from business and organizational interests in town. We further agreed
that the media not be notified at this time
Woodworking class to be resumed next week.
BCHCE Board of Directors Annual meeting reported by Paula and Brad Dauphinee.
Senator Parker and State Representatives attended. Gov. Ring has tentatively
approved the budget with a 30% increase.
New Business New Classes - Gingerbread Houses - suggested classes in November
or December for Christmas fairs and decorations. Tedi to instruct,
Lamp Shade classes - E. Vernon reported costs and plans for the class to start
this week if approved. Class size - 6; supplies for 6 (to be reused over and over
cost to Grant Account $74.00) Lampshade materials to be purchased by the class
members at $5.00 per for small lamps - this includes papers, trims, rings etc.
Larger lamps could cost up to $10.00. Motion to approve the Lamp Shade Classes
made by John; seconded by Tedi; in favor Brad and Chrm Flog; abstaining E. Vernon.
While discussing events it was noted that Mansfield was one of the busiest COA
in the county. Brad compared our Newsletter to others noting that it was superior
in many ways. Our hot lunch program is very well attended in comparison and the
lunches are excellent in comparison.
We were told to note the new bulletin board made by Brad (with materials from
his brother as well) Thank you to Bill Creeden was suggested.
Brad offered assistance in making cabinets for the kitchen - cost to be estimated.
Cabinets to be removable - Friends of COA may assist -
Tedi reported that Operation Friendship members had suggested a dinner with
Senior Citizens with guests from Ireland and Scotland. Invitation and date
to be announced by OF Committee
Another reminder that the bus drivers should note'STOP signs at all corner s well
as other rules of the road. No further comment required
As we nd\longer need the $2500 match for the fuel grant we discussed the item
in the budget. It was agreed to leave the budget as it is at this late date.
Changes could be made if necessary
$75 voted for each(Paula and Tedi) to attend a workshop in Framingham. Motion
by Brad, seconded by John - motion approved. Money to come from the 679-0 account.
This is a one day program on Elder Advocacy
Meeting Ajourned at 9:50 p.m. Next meeting at 8 p.m on Tuesday, June 9 at the
COA center.
By: E. C. Vernon, Secretary