HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-11 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil on Aging
May 11, 1998
Berger Room
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2684
Present:
Mary Andreola, Dave Brigham, Gladys Cail, Betty Cronin, Dottye Foxon, Beth
Moore, Gay Williams, Joanne Wooldridge, Lois Bond
Excused:
Edwina Kasper
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mary Andreola at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes of the April 6, 1998 meeting were moved as amended by Gladys Cail and
seconded by Joanne Wooldridge. 8-0-0
The financial reports were reviewed and a question was asked about the MVES cash
match funds. Bond will follow up.
Administrator's report was moved by Gay Williams and seconded by Gladys Cail. 8-0-0
Administrator reported the results of meeting with Melrose COA Director regarding their
home minor repair program. After the initial rush of requests, the referrals average
2/month utilizing a recording system to track individual participation. Letters inviting
participation will be sent to contractors in late summer.
Gay Williams and Dave Brigham presented a draft of the Burbank legacy policy. The
Town Manager's comments were also introduced. A copy of the draft is attached.
Philosophy section remained. Minor changes were suggested in the disbursement and
expenditure sections. Discussion focused on the guideline section on what defines
emergency needs and what should be included in the municipal capital improvement
plan. Board members will take the changes into consideration and call in any reactions
and reflections.
The agenda of the Governor's Conference on Aging was reviewed. Betty Cronin and
Mary Andreola will attend.
Dave Brigham responded to questions about Sanborn Home Care program and its
relationship to the MVES home care program.
Summerfest's strawberry festival is scheduled for June 25.
COA minutes
May 11, 1998
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There was a discussion about the qualification of candidate needed on the MVES Board
of Directors. There were no candidates who responded to the posting for this position.
Board wants to receive report of minutes from MVES meetings.
Adjournment at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lois K. Bond