HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 04/27/1976COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES
April 27, 1976
1:::irioers present: Brad. Johnson, Robert Rankin, Clara Flint, Marie Connor, Linda Martinelli,
Caroline Bregnard - Also, Maureen Canner
{ `;ening convened. at 7:30 P.M.
t Socretary's report accepted as rendered.
Teaeurer's report accepted as read.
s. Ed:•redge McCausland, President of the Friends of the Drop -In Center, was present and
eyplai.ned to the Council the various activities of the group, such as the bake sale held
that, netted $96,25 and the upcoming bake sale to be field during the P.M. Club's Art
Festival. She also presented the ideas and goals of the group ;to the Council.
t;^.,. +arbara Bennett, the dietician, was also in attendance. She gave a report as to the
p:nC am she has planned. She works five hours per week either at the DIC or at various
b)mes, She has contacted ho or .50 people by phone with regard to the ;program. She has
also contacted some doctors with regard to the program. She has started classes for
o7: :eight persons. She calls it "Senior Slims". She has also discovered there are four
diabocics taking advantage of her services. Mrs. Bennett wishes to conduct classes with
r•avaxd to actual cooking of meals if and when the DIC obtains a stove.
Yrs. Bennett has designed a summer lunch program (dependent on the sink and stove) which
wiu;.d include three imeals a week (1 hot dish, 1_ salad 'plate, ;I sandwich, plus milk),
price of 750. bation by Robert Rankin, seconded by Marie Connor that the program
1 started on an experimental basis Q to 3 weeks) and that the program be self-funded
.r a ril.;.ximwn outla;,+ of 1;100.00 from the Council budget.
rr.:en submitted the bids from three plumbers on the sink for the kitchen; Huntress,$400;
Kyr, 068; Walker, $02; motion by Robert Rankin/Carb ine Bregnard that Council accepts
Tantress bid for.$400 for double bowl sink, 42" cabinet and counter top. Voted in favor.
3-:::. :n reported that the money for the stove has been promised. by Friday, April 30th.
Ste feels that if it has not ,been received at this time, then 'another source should be
sought.
A letter from President Brad Johnson to the Board of Selectmen urging them to sign the
contract with Bristol County Ilwae, Care, Inc, was sent and a copy received to be included
pith the secretary's files. The hiring of a chore worker, the money for whom is available,
is ocing held up because this contract ban not yet been signed.
Tisnrcen has suggested and the Council concurs that a committee be set up with the Council
to .rork out details of ;gages for home Care hip. l The committee will consist of Clara Flint,
Ern! Johnson and Robert Rankin.
Th B/I' clinic has expanded rd the point that the first Wednesday of the month is beim
set nside for B/P ,only. Another Wednesday is being designated for general health counselling;
etc,
,So( ,Maria reported to Haureen that 26 people had taken advantage of the tax service he
jwnvidPd this year,
biour nsi also reported on the various trips that have been taken and also trips that are
nl.anned for the future.
Th, Conservation Commission has requested the use of the mini -bus for the day of the
Conservation Fair to take people on tours of the Great Woods. Motion by Caroline Bregnard
to , .r t Rankin to allow the Commission to use the bus. . Voted in favor.
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Another telephone is needed (extension of same number) to that calls can be taken in
a more convenient manner. The cost o1' installation would be about $40 or $50, and there
Gould be a charge of $,1.00 per month on the Phone bill. Maureen will check on the
possibility of free installation based on the fact that we are �a noi-prot'It organization.
Motion by Hobert Rankin/Marie Connor to install e0o"nion phone. Voted in favor.
Motion by Robert Rankin/Marie Connor for M urecn to purch.r.;e :loc.ial ,ucixrity Manixal,
not to exceed $20. Voted in favor.
Election of officers: President - Brad Johnson - nominated by Clara Flint/Caroline Bregnard
Voted/Secretary cast one ballet
lst Vice -Pres. -Clara Flint - nominated by Robert Rankin/Caroline BreEnard
Voted/Secretary cast one ballot
2nd Vice -Pres. -Marie Connor - nominated by Caroline Bregnard/Clara Flint
Declined..
Linda Martinelli - nominated by Marie Connor/Robert Rankin
Voted/Secretary cast one ballot
Secretary -Caroline Bregnard - nominated by Earie Connor'- Declined
Doreen Mulcahy nominated by Robert Rankin/Caroline Bregnar,`
Voted'- Secretary cast one ballot
Treasurer -Robert Rankin -'nominated by Caroline Bregnard/Clara Flint
Voted Secretary cast one ballot.
Motion to'adjour at 9:40 p.m. Caroline Bregnard/Robert Rankin.
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline Bregnard, Secretary Pro -Tem
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