HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-11 Council on Aging MinutesCOUNCIL ON AGING
September 11, 1995
BERGER CONFERENCE ROOM
16 LOWELL STREET
READING, MA 01867-2684
Present:
Mary Andreola, Oliver Brown, Dottye Foxon, Gladys Cail, Sal Mele, Mary Mundjer
Lois Bond
Absent:
Len Dergay, Naaz Page
Guests: George Hines, Doris Fantasia
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Mary Andreola.
George Hines is the Board of Selectmen's liaison to the Council on Aging. Mr. Hines talked about
the senior citizen tax work program that was introduced to the Selectmen in the Spring of 1995.
Discussion points included: applicants submitting resumes to match appropriate skills with the
Town's needs; sensitivity to employees so there is no sense of "job replacement"; use of a voucher
system to eliminate paper work; part time projects to be done that full time permanent employees
"can never get to"; older citizens want to'augment income by working but encounter age
discrimination in the work place. Mr. Hines stated the Selectmen frequently have projects but the
Town does not have the staff time to complete the request. He envisions the senior tax project as
an assist to the Selectmen. The subject will come before the Selectmen tomorrow night. It is the
consensus of the COA that program materials clearly inform applicants that vouchers would be
used so participants would not anticipate receiving cash.
Doris Fantasia talked about Mystic Valley Elder Services and the programs offered to the eight
communities within it's mandate. 163 Reading residents are currently MVES clients either through
Meals on Wheels, home makers, respite care, home health aides and/or case management.
Dottye Foxon moved and Gladys Cail seconded a motion that Doris Fantasia be appointed by the
COA for a three year term to the Mystic Valley Elder Services Board of Directors. 6-0-0
Minutes of the July 10, 1995, meeting were unanimously accepted on a motion by Oliver Brown
and seconded by Gladys Cail. 6-0-0. .
Financial report was reviewed and accepted on a motion by Gladys Cail and seconded by Dottye
Foxon. 6-0-0
Administrator's report was reviewed and accepted on a motion by Dottye Foxon and seconded by
Sal Mele 6-0-0.
The Fall class schedule was reviewed. There are still openings for student registration. The Triad
planning is progressing for Nov. 6-9. A representative from the Attorney General's office, the
Registry of Motor Vehicles and New England Rehabilitation will be presenters.
COA requests that a memo be sent to DPW requesting that a Senior Center sign (similar to the
RPD sign) be placed on the utility pole at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets.
Gladys Cail requested that the Nominating Committee be prepared to offer a slate of officers at
the October meeting which will be Oct. 2, due to the holiday.
Meeting adjourned at 8:06.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois K. Bond