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Board - committee - commission - council:
Council on Aging 2819 JUN 12 PM 3: 46
Date: 2002-09-14 Time: 6:32 PM
Building: Pleasant Street Senior Center Location: Great Room
Address:
Purpose: Session:
Attendees: Members - Present:
Thomas Procopio, Sandy Shaffer, Kevin Walsh, Jolyn Ek, Steve Oston, Sally
Hoyt, Margaret Havey, Cara Leonard, Marilyn Shapleigh, Brian Snell, Pooja
Parsons, Jane Burns (Admin)
Members - Not Present:
John Parson
Others Present:
None
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Marilyn Shapleigh
Topics of Discussion:
Welcome to Cara Leonard, new associate member and introductions.
Acceptance of Minutes from lune S, 2015: Minor correction from Steve...misspelling of
attorney Snell's first name...should be Brian on page 2. Minutes accepted pending the
correction. Accepted as amended.
Kevin Bohmiller, Veterans Agent will reschedule attendance to attend in Oct.
Elder Services Report for June through August 2015 - Accepted and Approved
Financial Report for Year End 2015 - Accepted and Approved
Financial Report for July/August 2015 - Accepted and Approved
Mystic Valley update. Brian reported he was sworn in for next 3 yr session. MVES is
merging with Chelsea, Revere Winthrop elder services effective Oct lot. MV celebrating 40
yrs on 10/1...dinner celebration at Montvale plaza w/slide show on org effectiveness.
Tickets available for $20/each.
Function at Stoneham theater $200,000 collected and $ goes into their"one" fund.
Chairman notified the Council that Reading's seat, now filled by Jane, expires soon. A
motion was made by Brian Snell to reappoint Jane Burns to the Board of MVES. Seconded
by Steve Oston. Jane accepted the nomination and the Board voted 9-0 in favor.
Old Business.
Needs Assessment: The survey is live. As of September 10 there are 116 responses on
survey monkey and 300 paper. Survey will be out there until September 25`h. We'll also be
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looking at surrounding communities to see what their elder services offer....MAPC will be
looking at this and developing a roadmap.
Postpone RCN since Kevin had to leave meeting early.
Standards of Independence: Brian Snell reviewed the Standards of Independence over the
summer and made comments for further changes. Selectman asked Council to review
once more based upon Brian's feedback. Steve inquired about why last sentence regarding
MVES is in the letter. Jane explained the letter specified services for 60+...it's meant to
address participants who bring a caregiver with them to the Center. After discussion this
sentence was moved to bullet'4'. Discussion on reworking. General agreement.
A motion was made by Tom Procopio to accept changes to the Standards. Jolyn Ek 2"d the
motion. No further discussion. Board voted 9-0 in favor.
New Business
The Administrator reviewed a memo regarding a mini bus trip program. This would be a
monthly or bimonthly program that takes 12 - 13 seniors out to lunch or a museum. The
cost of transportation to seniors would be free but they would have to cover their
entertainment costs.
A motion was made by Tom Procopio to fund the cost of the driver and fuel through the
Patrons for Older Adults Fund. The cost of a monthly trip is not to exceed $300 per month.
Sandy Shaffer 2n6 the motion. Discussion: Brian Snell suggested that we spend up to $400
per month to allow for weekly trips. Tom Procopio amended the motion to spend up to
$400 per month. Sandy Shaffer seconded the motion. No further discussion. Board voted
9-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Brian Snell to reimburse )ane Burns $34.62 for birthday cake and ice
cream out of Burbank. Steve Oston 2"d the motion. No discussion. Board voted 9-0 in
favor.
A motion was made by Brian Snell for the purchase of birthday cakes up to $300 for FY16
out of the Burbank Fund. Tom Procopio 2nd the motion. No discussion. Board voted 9-0 in
favor.
In past a Council member picked up cake and ice cream on 1`t Monday at Market Basket.
Jolyn Ek volunteered to take this on. Jane will coordinate with Jolyn. The cake needs to be
delivered by 11:30 on birthday day.
A motion was made by Margaret Havey to purchase birthday lunches at a cost of $38.00
from the Burbank Fund. Sandy Shaffer 2"d the motion. Board voted 9-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Brian Snell to pay the postage for newsletter $1553.86 out of the
Burbank Fund. Jolyn Ek 2"4 the motion. Brian amended motion to approve all future
expenses associated with mailing of Pleasantries for fy16. Jolyn Ek 2"d the amendment. No
further discussion. Board voted 9-0 in favor.
No discussion of Black Friday.
Steve brought up 3 part series on aging in Reading at Unitarian Church in Oct...lane is
working on the series with the library and will update us at next meeting.
Steve brought up "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande wonderful end of life issues general
knowledge and recommends it. Available at library.
Margaret Havey moved to adjourn. Tom seconded at 8:20.
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