HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-12 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil on Aging Board Meeting
Monday, February 12, 2007 RECEIVED
Reading Senior Center
TOWN CLERK
Carol Patterson, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. READING. MASS
Present were: Carol Patterson, Edwina Kasper, Sally Hoyt, Barbara Powers, BettlSlo -1 10
Marguerite Bosnian, Margaret Havey, Charlie McDonald, (associate member) and Dawn
Folopoulos, Administrator
Absent: Carole Scrima, Stacey Bertocchi, and Ruth Goldberg.
January 8, 2007 minutes approved as written. January 19, 2007 Special Meeting minutes
approved as written.
Administrator's report approved and accepted
Financial Report
Memo FY07 - Monthly Birthday expenses will be transferred from the Burbank Trust Fund to the
Schroeder Trust Fund. Dawn explained the intent/purpose of both the Schroeder Trust Fund and
the Burbank Trust Funds.
After a general discussion a motion was made by Marguerite that the Council on Aging prepare a
request to Board of Selectmen, to increase the funding of the Property Tax Worker Program from
$500 to $750 per person in FY09. Motion seconded by Margaret. Passed unanimously.
Motion made by Betty to fund $985.00 from the Burbank Fund for the purchase of "Blackout
Shades" for the Great Room from New England Drapery and Blind.
2nd by Sally - passed unanimously.
Carol Patterson explained the progress and results of the Nurse Advocacy Task Force
committee, of which she is a member. If adopted, this program will serve Reading elders with a
part-time geriatric registered nurse. The purpose of the program is to serve the seniors in town
who have no one to help them advocate for their health care needs. Meeting this need would
enable seniors to remain in their homes longer.
Sally provided a list of current legislative issue.
Dawn clarified the issues of donations. The COA is permitted to solicit donations or conduct a
fundraiser as long as a comprehensive plan has been created and approved by the Town
Manager.
Carol will be unable to serve as chairman in March and possibly April. Dawn asked for volunteers
to serve as a substitute chairman. If Carole Scrima, Vice Chairperson, is not available, Betty will
serve.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. by motion of Betty, seconded by Edwina.
Next month's meeting will be held on Monday, March 12, 2007.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Powers
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