HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 09/18/1983TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
Telephone (617) 339.4424
339.5261
Minutes - Meeting September 13, 1983
Attending:Director and Assistant Director, President Hornung, Vernon, Noonan,
Marshall, Cucinotta - Absent Corliss and Snell.
Secretary's Report was accepted as written. Treasurer's Reports including
Budget for August and Warrant for 8/30 were accepted as presented.
Correspondence included a letter from John Dunn re the Bi -monthly meeting
on October 6 at 7:30 p.m. All members invited to attend if they desire.
Information letter from State office regarding survey on elderly needs to
be taken - for our information.
Director's Report: Louis Antosca will be on Vacation and one week leave one week
to travel to Italy from October 10 to 25.
Cheese Distribfition will take place at Methodist Church
on Thursday, Sept 29. Request for bus for one run only approved
Offices of Energy Resources Grant announcement. $70M
to elderly residents of Mass. Not fuel -- no action taken for application
Mini Bus needs allignment - to be taken to Butler Tire in No
Attleboro as soon as possible - Mini Bus needs more work each year - need
for new bus discussed
Fall River Nutrition - program will furnish new van or wagon
for delivery of food - now delivering about 30 per day - car presently
used is in poor condition
Assistant Director reported274 people traveled 593 miles in August. Bus
was idle for repairs for two days during this time. All trips planned are
completely or mostly sold out. Connecticut trip for one day- includes two
buses full.
Old Business: Departmental meeting in September included review of survey
taken from other towns - Town Manager willreport to selectmen. Personnel
survey sent to Mass MunicipAl Association will be reported at a later date.
New Business: Escort Service Rules and Regulations to be written up and presented
at the next meeting. Discussions of provisions by council
Formula and Descretionary Funds discussed. No Capital expenses
will be accepted (discussion of needs of van at this time).
Grant for Resources Guibe (occupational) signed by Selectmen.
Include' a copier inFormula Grant if possible
Exercise program at the Congregational Church requested no reply
to date
Suggest application for Bingo permit - to make legal possibility
of outsiders participation.
No questions submitted. Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Signed:
Secretary