HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-08 Council on Aging MinutesCOUNCIL ON AGING
MAY 8, 1995
BERGER CONFERENCE ROOM
16 LOWELL STREET
READING, MA 01867-2684
Present:
Andreola, Brown, Cail, Dergay, Foxon, Hakanson, Mundjer, Page, Trainor, Bond
Absent:
Mele
The meeting was called to order at 6:38 p.m. by Chairperson Gladys Cail.
Minutes of the April 10, 1995, meeting were unanimously accepted on a motion by Sandra
Trainor, seconded by Mary Andreola. 8-0-0. .
Page arrived.
Financial report was reviewed and accepted on a motion by Eva Hakanson and seconded by
Mary Mundjer. 9-0-0
Administrator's report was reviewed and accepted on a motion by Dottye Foxon and seconded by
Mary Andreola. 9-0-0
Silver Haired Legislation election returns are anticipated from EOEA by the end of May. Sally
Hoyt was a candidate for the Senate seat.
A meeting with the Trust Fund Commissioners has clarified the money allotment for the medical
taxi and chaircar.
The Board of Selectmen received the report from the Triad formation group consisting of Bond,
Sgt. Robbins and Officer Sullivan. Next steps will be developing the S.P.I.C.E. Committee and
planning for community education meetings.
Discussion on the van transportation program reiterated points that were made at the April
meeting: priority given to Elder Services programs and medical appointments; shopping and then
non-medical appointments. It was determined that if people are consistently not ready for van
pickups they will be reminded and then told "if not ready the van will not wait." There is need for
continuing education regarding the reservation schedule process. It is permissable for a person
who owns a car but elects to use the van to do so as long as the schedule can be accommodated.
The Board encouraged wheelchair transports to be incorporated into the regular schedule.
After discussion it was moved by Dottye Foxon and seconded by Sandra Trainor that the Council
on Aging endorse the concept of free van transportation within the Town of Reading. The
Council requests the Town Manager to take this motion under consideration when making a
discussion regarding van transportation. 9-0-0
Operating guidelines for Boards, Committees, Commissions and Task Forces were reviewed with
particular attention to posting, quorum and the donation of gifts policy.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois K. Bond