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Home My WebLink AboutCOA 07/14/1981July 14, 1981 PLEASE NOTE TOWN OF MANSFIELD Council on Aging 184 NORTH MAIN STREET k' P.O. BOX 232 MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 0204 ^ 4rr Telephone (617) 339.4424 (� ( AU 151981 339.5261 COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES CHANGE OF MEETING DATE to AUGUST 4, 1981 July meeting was called to order at 8:12 p.m. by Vice -President Hornung. Present were Paula Kilby, Elinor Vernon, Brad Dauphinee, Tedi Hornung (Chairman Flug had said he would be late and arrived at 8:30 p.m.) It was decided to go over the reports without quorum present. Secretary's report was read and approved, after correction - it was decided in June that Paula would NOT meet with the School Committee re the Paine School because of the short term possibility of using the school and the planned uses by the School Committee already announced. Warrants and Budget were discussed. $4,120.08 was returned to the town from last year's budget (including the $3,487.20 from CHORE - unused because of the CETA program.) Paula described the new accounting system of account numbers. All reports accepted - motion by Brad seconded by Elinor At 8:30 when Chairman Flug arrived we had a quorum. Attending as guest and candidate for appointment was Marie Mahana. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Paine School - no progress intended B Extra Grocery and Shopping Trips - nothing implemented to date Needs Assessment Grant - letter of intent submitted received favorably - full proposal due within a few weeks Two Trips approved at last meeting were taken -- Quincy Market and Braintree shopping mall - 66 seniors made the trips Newsletter mailing will be sponsored by the Friends - increased mailing costs Paula attended Grant Workshop on July 7 (DEA explanation on�grandt application. Summer meals program working - from 7/6 through August - meals s rve 162 first week, 147 second week - Friends have been subsidizing ALL meals (not only the first 25 as previously reported) Jaycees home fix -up program for small repair jobs begins on August 1st. sign-up sheets are ready Kennebunkport trip leaving tomorrow (Paula needs assistance for serving) Elinor V. volunteered Frank Martinelli will be on vacation 8-10-8/28 CORRESPONDENCE: Self -Help Election - limited Income Representative { Folkman - town Planner letter re Capital Improvements suggestions for `- next fiscal year 3 letters from Bristol County Home Care re the three grant proposals Escort, Classes and Fuel Assistance - all signed and accepted COA minutes for July 14, 1981 - page 2 ti��rSa, , CORRESPONDENCE (continued) SC�i Bristol County Home Care meals for Seniors to continue through 828. Donation received - subscription to Boston Magazine (donor Irene Dodge) Paula will acknowledge OLD BUSINESS: Cabinets for Kitchen - Brad reported no further information to date Appreciation Day date - 1st Sunday in May, reservation made at the Rose Garden from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (all members put on their calendats NOW) Operation Friendship plans dessert and program for August 6 - Suggested Bicentennial Court hall - it was voted that the bus could be used if seniors are interested - moved by Elinor, seconded by Brad. Program from 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Burke Family Singers will entertain Job Descriptions - status of employees changed from "contract Labor" to Town Employees New Benefits: 50% Blue Cross/Blue Shield paid by town 50% $4000 term life insurance paid by town Benefits now enjoyed ( not new this year ) 2 weeks vacation with pay 15 days sick leave (accumulative to 143 days) Pension Plan addition to be checked by President Flug DEA Grant proposals - we had suggested asking for grant for two way radio and for food containers for Meal on Wheels. Paula reported that we had to show a priority if both requests were not funded. We voted to list Food Containers as first priority - moved by Tedi and seconded by Brad - so voted NEW BUSINESS: Self Help Election - Election of a member of their board from the town of Mansfield. After discussion of the time and complication of the use of the building while program is in session and after hours for our staff, it was decided that the premises would not be available at that time. It was moved by Elinor and 2nd by Tedi to write to the effect "sorry but our rooms are not available at the times suggested". Paula will write the letter. It was so voted. Council Picnic - The picnic held at Antoscas' home for years will have to be moved to another location and a new group of workers should be recruited. Brad suggested the Fish and Game Club area. Plans for the picnic (possibly to be held in September) are to be made by President Flug and Brad Dauphinee. More on the picnic at the August meeting. Newsletter - published by Senior Citizens Publishing Company in Allston. It was suggested that we ask the Friends to gather ads and the Mansfield Press to print this letter. It would seem that the Friends could make a considerable sum on the project. Our contract does not run out until 1982 decision from the COA and Friends should be made in March 1982 Moved by Tedi, 2nd by Brad to proceed with the project -- so voted. Gerontology Form at the Mansfield Sheraton - Monday 7/20 at 7:30 p.m. local interested persons are invited to attend the lecture. Two Mansfield senicrs are taking part in the panel. Mary Silva and Florence Dunn, both in '90!s.It was voted - motion by Elinor 2nd by Tedi to use the bus for transportation if enough seniors are interested. Council members should try to attend also. Tedi has been invited to serve on the Citizen's Advisory Committee for the new Senior Citizens housing project. Discussion as to whether she is on as a citizen or as a member of the COA. Members of the Council should be interested if not involved in the project CA minutes for July 14, 1981 - page 3 NEW BUSINESS (continued) ? Discussion of the Bus aid's responsibility - apparently an elderly (ill) senior went shopping during a very hot spell. Responsibility of;.the aid was questioned (by her). We decided the persons desire to ride the bus could not be questioned and that the aid shculd NOT assume responsibility other than to assist with packages and general concern if necessary We welcomed Marie Mahana as an applicant for the Council CHORE application - advised by B.C.H.C. o leave transportation section in the application (if not used because of th Escort money, 1981 grant'.will be treated as this past year - not used) Moved to adjourn by Elinor , 2nd by Tedi at 9:50 p.m. Next meeting on Tuesday, August 4 - note change of date. Time is 8 p.m. Please be on time or .tet someone know if you are unable to attend Elinor C. 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