HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-12-09 Council on Aging MinutesCOUNCIL ON AGING
December 9, 1996
Berger Room
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2684
Present:
Mary Andreola, Gladys Cail, Betty Cronin, Dottye Foxon, Mary Mundjer, Naaz Page
Joanne Wooldridge, Lois Bond
Excused: Ellen O'Hara, Gay Williams
The meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m. by Chairperson Mary Andreola.
Minutes of the November 4, 1996, 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 Joanne Wooldridge and seconded by
Dottye Foxon. 7-0-0
Directors report was reviewed and accepted on a motion by Dottye Foxon and seconded by
Gladys Cail. 7-0-0
Discussion covered the following items:
Lee Roberts resignation as Coordinator of Volunteers was announced. The Board expressed
appreciation for the quality of work that Lee had done for the community and for the
intergenerational programs.
Information was given to the Board regarding 128 Ford's suggested proposal to "give" a van to
the Town for 3 years. The Town would be responsible for installation of the lift, raising the roof
and insurance and maintenance costs.
Motion to Music participants need a lower thermostat setting during their class. The new teacher
is charging $1.50 per session. People are interested in a Tai Chi class.
Mary Mundjer, Mary Andreola, Gladys Cail and Betty Cronin expressed interest in attending
the Selectmen's discussion on volunteers and conflict of interest.
Plans were made for the assembly and distribution of the Elder Services baskets on December
23. Mundjer, Cail, Andreola, Cronin and Foxon are available to help.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lois K. Bond