1988-09-12 Council on Aging Minutes

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Council on Aging Board Meeting m& Room 16 Town Hall rs'w z September 12, 1988 Present: Gladys Cail, Ruth Vitkovich, Barbara Doucette, Gail Rourke, Arleen Bazarian, Linda Nordberg, Loretta Spaulding, Bar- bara Ritchie, Lois Bond Meeting called to order at 5:35 PM by Chairperson, Gladys Call. Linda Nordberg and Arleen Bazarian were welcomed as new Board members. The Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted with no changes by unanimous vote. The Treasurer's Report was voted and accepted. 7.7% of the ap- propriations have been spent to date. Rosemary Gibbons resignation from the Board was accepted with regret. Ruth Vitkovich will write a letter of appreciation to Rosemary. - Dorothy FoxonIs name will be recommended to the Board of °c Selectmen to fill Rosemary Gibbon's unexpired term. Gladys Cail will make the presentation at the Selectmen's meeting. The Director's Report wad `re"viewed. Additional information was shared regarding the surplus food distribution and senior center concerns. Surplus Food Distribution will. be Oct. 19 at the various housing units and the Senior Center. Rotary club delivers to distribu- tion sites. Senior Center Concerns centered on the hot water heater, screens, kitchen counter top, bulletin board, double deep sink ceiling fan in kitchen, elevator, ground level emergency exit, traffic and parking signs, student safety in parking lot. Concerns also were expressed about coverage by a responsible staff person or in- structor while the center is being used; posting emergency phone numbers and liability if someone falls. Board Members requested staff be present to discuss their job descriptions and trends for Elder Services. `-"''Open House-will be Oct. 16. Town Manager has agreed food will be purchased by town budget. Food will be suitable for diabetics. Invitations will be mailed to service organizations and ~ businesses supporting Elder Services. Fafard will have final touches completed at Senior Center. 1