HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 08/16/1976MINUTES
MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
August 16, 1976
PRESENT: Clara Flint, Linda Ma.rtine_lli, Doreen Mulcahy, Robert Rankin, Marie
Connor, Dolores Benson and Maureen Canner
1. Meeting Convened at 7 p.m. with Clara Flint presiding in the absence of
Brad Johnson.
2. Secretary's Report accepted as submitted.
3. No Treasurer's Report as a Monthly Statement was not available.
4. A letter was read from the Town Clerk clarifying the situation of the
Rent Account being overdrawn.
5. The Transportation Committee Report was made by Doreen Mulcahy. There
was general agreement on the Council that we must cut; down on the mileage
of the minibus.
6. Dolores Benson presented a Suggestion Box for the use of the DIC. Two
keys are in existence for the lock; the President has one and the secretary
will. hold the other. Mrs. Benson will post a notice with the Box describing
and requesting its usage.
7. Marie Connor spoke about the Pot Luck Dinner held yesterday which was
thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. It is hoped to continue this on a
monthly basis.
8. A motion was made by Dolores Benson/Linda Martinelli.that the Council meet
on a bimonthly basis with the dates and time to be determined at the next
regular meeting. VOTED
9. Dolores Benson advised that wooden correspondence boxes would be made by
Dick Bradbury'for use in Maureen's office for separation of the correspondence
of the CONONAGE and the DIC.
10. Mrs. Benson also advised that a listing of the names of the members.of the
Council would be posted by the Suggestion Box.
11. Clara -Flint reported that at the meeting of the Craft Coop it was deter
mined that some members would make articles for sale at the DIC on ;a consign-`
ment basis with 80% of the price going to the artisan and 20% to the Friends
of the DIC.
12. The intent and purpose of the Friends was discussed. It was felt that
there should be more communication between the Council and the Friends. A
motion was made and carried that any available members of the Council attend
the next meeting of the Friends to try to open the lines of communication betwec
the Council and the Friends. Dolores Benson/Doreen Mulcahy
t )13. Bill presented: Salaried; Director, $340,17; Janitor, $62.83; Electricity,
$34.70; Cirelli's Supply Co., $55.67, Minibus, $35.35; Office Supplies, $32.73;
N. L Stearns & Son, $1.25.
14, DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. A grant of $125.00 has been received from the Catholic Human Developm nt
Services Fund. It was agreed to spend thei;loney for a upit to keep mealsiot
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while in transit in the Meals on Wheels Program.
b. Mrs. Bennett, the Dietitian, is starting a new class for the cooking and
purchasing of food for one.
C. The Attleboro Council on Aging will hold three workshops on the emotional
problems of the elderly on September 12,20 and 27 in Attleboro.
d. The Eighth Annual mass. Assoc. of Older Americans will be hold Friday,
October 1 frow 10;30 to 4;00 p.m, at the Lowe Auditorium in Lowell.
e. The Talk Break session on Wednesday mornings is going well.
f. The Home Care chaore and transportation agreement has not been signed;
awaiting a transfer of funds from the Finance Committee. It was agreed by
the Council that Dolores Benson and Linda &artinelli would meet eith the
Selectmen on September 25.+on the status of this transfer.
g. Appointment of a Council Member for the Home Services Advisory Board has
been postponed until the next meeting of the Council.
h. The Council voted to have the Mansfield Body Shop repair the minibus for
the amount of $65.00.
i. The Council voted to offer Dick Bradbury compensation ($5.00:.per session)
to continue the Woodworking Class since monies are available.
jo The Council discussed having a Hall of Fame Plaque for deceased Senior
Citizens who had contributed services, "beyond the call of duty" to the DIC.
k. The Council agreed to hold a brief memorial service for Ed Donati.'
Maureen Canner and Rev. Rankin will handle the details.
Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:10 p.m.; Dolores Benson/Robert Rankin.
Respectfully submitted, -
Doreen Mulcahy
Secretary '
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