HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-14 Council on Aging MinutesCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
December 14, 1992
BERGER CONFERENCE ROOM
16 LOWELL STREET
READING MA 01867
Present: Mary Andreola, Gladys Cail, Dorothy Foxon, Ginny Lane,
Eva Hakanson, Loretta Spaulding, Sal Mele, Irving Stackpole
Lois Bond
Guests: Doris Fantasia, Henry Murphy,
Absent: Leonard Dergay, Linda Nordberg (ill)
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairperson Ir-
ving Stackpole in the Berger Room.
Minutes of the November 17, 1992, meeting were accepted as
amended on a motion by Gladys Cail and seconded by Ginny Lane
8-0-0
The Financial report was accepted as moved by Ginny Lane and
seconded by Gladys Cail. 8-0-0
The Director's Report was accepted as amended on a motion by
Gladys Cail and seconded by Eva Hakanson 8-0-0
A discussion of the latest revision of the old bylaws produced
the following motion by Ginny Lane and seconded by Eva Hakanson
to delete Article I Section 6. 8-0-0. The January meeting will
finalize our work and send the material forward for review.
Doris Fantasia, President of Mystic Valley Elder Services Board
of Directors, reviewed the function of the State Home Care Cor-
poration and the federal programs for the elderly. She referenced
the assisted living program which is a transitional level of care
between living at home and moving to a nursing home. She en-
couraged local communities to become active in the legislative
process.
Lois Bond reported that the Senior Center Advisory Committee
walked through the project Dec. 5. The second floor is plastered
and painting will soon begin.
Sal Mele was concerned the latest letter to the editor was harm-
ful and interfering with the project.
Mary Andreola reported on the good response of the "Road Show" at
Peter Sanborn Place. (The Road Show includes the Channel 3 video,
memorabilia from the old fire station, architectural drawings and
a question and answer period.)
Mrs. Spaulding asked to be excused at 8:00 p.m.
Henry Murphy, president of Patrons for Older Adults, discussed
the level of cooperation possible between the Patrons and the
COA. The two organizations have shared purposes and augment each
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others efforts. Mr Murphy is willing to explore fund raising ef-
forts that will enhance the membership of the Patrons and enhance
the ability of the COA to raise funds for senior programming and
services.
After discussion, it was requested that the minutes reflect when
people arrive and leave as it will affect the voting record.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. which was moved by Eva
Hakanson and seconded by Gladys Cail. 7-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
IV 4C -
Lois K. Bond