HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-11 Council on Aging MinutesCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
MAY 11, 1992
BERGER CONFERENCE ROOM
16 LOWELL STREET
READING MA 01867
Present: Mary Andreola, Virginia Bizzarro, Gladys Cail, Leonard
Dergay, Dorothy Foxon, Linda Nordberg, Ginny Lane, Lois
Bond
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairperson Ginny
Lane.
Minutes of the April meeting were accepted on a motion by Linda
Nordberg and seconded by Virginia Bizzarro.7-0-0
The Financial Report was accepted on a motion by,Gladys Cail and
seconded by Mary Andreola. 7-0-0
Following a discussion of the Shopping Assistance program, it was
determined to review the program in six months to explore addi-
tional budget sources.
The Director's Report was accepted on a motion by Gladys Cail and
seconded by Dot Foxon. 7-0-0
The council reviewed the Senior Center Advisory Committee's ac-
tion following the last board meeting's questions surrounding
code issues and the new building's floor plan.
- Ms Andreola and Ms Foxon reported on the Interior Design Working
Group activity. Committee members visited senior centers in Dan-
vers, Winchester and Peabody. The memorable features of each cen-
ter was presented and evaluated in light of the Reading project.
Chair design, window treatment and preliminary color selections
were shared with the Council.
Ms Bond indicated 30 bids were received to date for the general
contractor. The bids will be opened on Friday.
The Volunteer Reception will be held at the Pearl Street Senior
Center on May 13. Ms Roberts, Coordinator of Volunteers, is plan-
ning the event and receiving fine cooperation from organizations
and individuals who are assisting with this event.
The following members have been appointed to the Nominating Com-
mittee and will report to the June meeting: Eva Hakanson, Chair,
Dot Foxon, Irving Stackpole.
The budget will be presented at the Spring Town Meeting on May
18. No changes from the floor are anticipated.
Mr. Richards, Patrons for Older Adults representative, said the
Patrons will be making a presentation of $4000.00 for use in the
new Senior Center. It was determined the "check" would be
presented during a Board of Selectmen's meeting.
Council on Aging Meeting Minutes
May 11, 1992
Page Two
The committee to explore a Friends group will be looking at the
bylaws of the Patrons for Older Adults. Mr. Richards will supply
a copy of their bylaws.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Submitted by Lois K. Bond
Director, Elder Services