HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-07 Council on Aging MinutesCOUNCIL ON AGING
April 7, 1997
Berger Room
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2684
Present:
Mary Andreola, Gladys Cail, Betty Cronin, Dottye Foxon, Ellen O'Hara, Gay Williams,
Joanne Wooldridge, Lois Bond
Excused: Mary Mundjer, Naaz Page,
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Chairperson Mary Andreola.
Minutes of the March 10, 1997 meeting were accepted on a motion by Joanne Wooldridge and
seconded by Gladys Cail. 7-0-0
Financial report was reviewed and accepted on a motion by Gladys Cail and seconded by Dottye
Foxon 7-0-0. The letter from 128 Ford Saab Volvo was presented and discussed.
Dottye Foxon moved and Gay Williams seconded a motion that money allocated for van
replacement be kept in the Capitol Improvement Plan in case a problem is encountered. 7-0-0
Administrator's report was moved by Gladys Cail and seconded by Joanne Wooldridge. 7-0-0
Articles from the newspapers and the Town Meeting Warrant regarding reorganization of the
Human Services and Community Development Departments were reviewed and discussed.
Members felt the need more closely aligned with an Assistant Town Manager position. They will
wait for a decision from Town Meeting. Members who are able will attend the Selectmen's
meeting.
Reading Summerfest strawberry shortcake festival will be June 26, Thursday night. Joanne, Betty
and Dottye will work the booth. Gladys and Mary M. will organize the berry hullers.
The Garden Club has been notified that Friends of the Center will again plant the flower beds
around the building. Our friends from Elder Day Services will be the primary gardeners.
MVES needs assessment survey was reviewed and discussed. Board members expressed
important services needed by older individuals included: medical attention, cleaning/home making;
easily accessible information and referral; health insurance; preparation of nutritious meals; long
term care; seasonal yard work. Housing is also a major concern. Suggestions and concerns for
Reading Elder Services included: the communication of information without access to free
newspapers; block parents for seniors; gatekeeper program; information about MVES.
The expanded production of Ramblings was presented to the Board. Additional distribution sites
were suggested.
Members will encourage people to attend the Parker Peer game and dinner party.
Information was presented about Community Day on June 1.
The process of applying for an EOEA Formula Grant was discussed utilizing the Grant
application materials. Opportunities were discussed within the FY'97 Formula Grant because of
unspent salary money.
Adjournment was a 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois K. Bond