HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 02/16/1976MINUTES
MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
Februa y 10, 1976
Present were: Bradford Johnson, Clara Flinj, Doreen Mulcahy, Marie Connor
Linda Martinelli, Maureen Canner, Laura Chapman
1, Sec='etary's report -read and accepted.
2. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. Dietitian: There have been two preliminary meetings with Roberta
Burns, Disirict Heaith Nurse and Helen Sheehan, Community Health Agency.
Alist of shut ins will be prepared by Mrs. Burns and a list of physicians
who treat the elderly. Discussion is also about a summer lunch program
and a five da,y week lunch prof.,ram. Maureen plans to send out a newsletter
wi_i;h a questionnairle to ascei•t:aic, interested-,ai-Lies.
Ii. CLASSES Two new classes are starting; an art class taught by Frances
At;herton an.da weeli.ly exercise and swim class aLthe Hockomock Y (6-7 have
signed up so far). The fee is $2.00 per visit and Maureen has advised
that M.r, Or-laiido Souza, President of the Y, would be happy to sponsor an
ndividuaa_ if there is a monetary problem.
C. Fc:ieuds of the DIC: This private group was formed on February fi; '
President ;is Edredge Ii,cCausiand; VP, Dick Bradbury; Secretary, Grace Conro
and Treasuvee, Laura Chapman Commi:tess cave been formed for Entex•Lainme
Arts & Crafts, T avel, Fund Raising and publicity. The birthday party
sponsored by the Friends had abouc 50 people in attendance,
d, TRIPS; March 17, Chateau D'Aville, March lc Flower Show, April 3-11,
Washington; June 7,8,9, Pocono Yltns. E
e. ENTERTAINMENT; Wh:i.st Paxot.y Firday afternoon, The P.M
sponsor a St. I-a(,rjcL s Party on the evening of Larch 24.
provide 'transpo-ciration.
f. TAX ASSITANCE: Services 2-3 people a weep.
Club will if
The minibus wil[
g, No IIot. Lunch Program school vacation weep.; Wed. Kentucky Fried Chickei
Friday, Pi-;za.
IA. VOLUNTEERS; Kay Goodwin is coming in every day to answer the telep
i. HOME CARE: Neil Winstcn, the Community Service Aide under the Title
matefainCe; Rinds arrant, is lathering data on elderly in area to determine
could best use Home i`Iealth Care, Chore and Transportation Services.
j. Maureen wants to mail the Grapevine this month; to advise about the
Dietitian, new classes, trips etc. She was advised to keep mailing costs
under $70.00.
3, Laura Chapman repori:ed on the annual meeting of the Southeastern CIRCA'
Region VII, which was ;iedd as a diiiner meec.ing at the Holiday Inn: of Hyaniri;
Meetirit., called for 1.0 am witli electiol; of officers and speakers. lugs.
Chapman's repoii:, as tine Council's Represeii;:ative, was accepted with thank
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4. Neil Winston, representative for this area of the Fall River Home
Care Corp., spo'ce on this home care concept which is a private, nou--profit
corporation established by the Commonwealth for home care of the elderly
who do not need hospitalization but canuot do most every day tasks for
themselves. The CONONAGE has been asked to be the Agency in Mansfield to
coordinate the service program for the elderly of our town. The matching -s
funds grant. of $33.00 already submitted by the t,owr,. would allow us to
participate in tiie program until June 3u; ar, w1i:l.ch. time matchings funds of
$576.ou would be required fur the fiscal year foil.owiug.
;i. Maureen was granted permission to take a vacation the week of March 1.1
G. Bills submitted fo payment: Electricity, $2ii6; annual bulk mailing E
fee, $43,00; Shepards Flowers, $5.75; Oil, $52.22; W. L. Stearns, $14.95, f
Salaries, Director, $421,.00, Janitor, $10.00; IGA Store, $1U. VV; Laura
Chapman dinner expenses, $5.25. a
7. Motion made by Marie Connor that Maureen try to incerest'tile town in
allow,n„ an, ,in Memoium" page in i;he Town Report as a tribute to Mrs.
Elsie Jeff+°ies; was seconded and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 23:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Doreen Mulcahy
Secrei;ary
Special meetinti; called for February 25; those attending and voting were;
Bradford Johnsoii, Clara Flint, Robert Rankin, Linda Martinelli (Mrs. Can
Motion (Robert Rankin) To.ask the town to fund $576.00 matching f,.inds
grant. for Mansfield's coniribut�on to the Fall River Home Health Care Corp.
for the Elderly for fiscal year 7/1/76-b/30/77. Voted unanimous. Add. to
increase the Diieci,(Vs worming hours and salary commensurately to 25 hrs,
per ween.; voted.
Motion (Robert Ran';in) to request the town of Iv_ansfield for permission to�,
contract to provide transportation and chore services for the FRHCCorp; i
voted unanimous.
*First Lotl.on (Rohert Rankin) toeritertain thought of joining FRHHCCorp.
until June 30; discussion followed, voted unanimous.
**The next meeting- of t. -,e Council will be on Monday, March 15 at 7p.m. at
the DIC.
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