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Town of Reading( Meeting Minutes <br />Board - Committee - Commission - Council: <br />Council on Aging <br />Date: 2021-09-13 <br />Time: 6:30 PM <br />Building: <br />Location: <br />Address: <br />Session: <br />Purpose: <br />Version: Draft <br />Attendees: Members - Present: <br />,RE-C-EIVED <br />TOWN CLERK <br />READING, MA. <br />fC <br />2021 DEC -6 AM 10: 11 <br />Marilyn Shapleigh, John Parsons, Sandy Shaffer, Deborah Small, Joan Coco, <br />Jackie Behenna, Karen Fotino, Karen Pinette, Jolyn Ek, Barbara Carney <br />Members - Not Present: <br />Brenda Cashman, Sally Hoyt <br />Others Present: <br />Kevin Bohmiller, Amy O'Brien, Mark Dockser, Beth Klepeis <br />Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Nancy Ziemlak <br />Topics of Discussion: <br />Note: Meeting was conducted via ZOOM video conference call (Open Session -Remote Meeting). <br />Elder and Human services update given by Amy O'Brien and Kevin Bohmiller <br />• COVID still an issue. PSC has no mask mandate but it is highly recommended. BOH in agreement that it's <br />important to wear a mask to keep clients safe. <br />• Long time supporter, Dan O'Leary, is retiring after 35 years. Commended for job well done. Kevin Welch, former <br />member of COA, has passed away. <br />• New Transportation Service, Alternative Transportation, now available for Reading 60+ residents. Company <br />offers wheel chair services. First ride 9/10 waiting for feedback. Company can accommodate clients if <br />appointment time takes longer than expected. Waiting to hear feedback from residents using service. <br />• Also a separate service available for people to request that a nurse accompany them to appointment. Call PSC <br />to schedule and 48hrs lead time required. <br />• Thank you extended to all the volunteered that helped with the Reading Fair. <br />• PSC's coordinator position posted, limited response, salary competitive <br />Trust Fund Presentation by Beth Klepels <br />• Trust Funds managed by the Town's Commissioners of Trust Funds <br />(httl)s,//­www.readingma.gov/commissionem-of-trust-funds managed under MGL and accepted by Town <br />Meeting in 1926. Commissioner's have full control of the funds. Excellent Presentation. There are other Trust <br />Funds but these are targeted for 60+ age. <br />• Ms. Klepeis urged the Council on Aging to consider spending the accrued interest on new programs and <br />activities because the funds were intended for disbursement. For example, an annual event such as a <br />Valentine's Day dinner, could be organized to help fulfill trust fund spending requirement <br />page I 1 <br />