Thursday, February 3, 2000

COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING

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Grace Goveia Building, Dining Room 26 Alden Street

Members present: Pat Benatti, Ray Sparks, Diane Corbo, Brunetta Reid

Wolfman, Marge Perry

Members absent: Anita Berman, Robert Gerard and Gladys Johnstone all called in their absences.

Friends present: Irma Aho, Vern Wilson.

Meeting convened at 3 P.M. by Vice Chairperson Marge Perry.

1. Minutes of previous meeting were reviewed and unanimously accepted.

2. Director's Report: Diane reported receiving a $200 cultural grant that will be put toward a new computer in the reception room. New board member Brunetta Reid Wolfman was introduced by Diane and welcomed by all. Town Moderator Roselyn Garfield approved the COA renting cushions at town meeting but no advertizing whatsoever. The cushions are on order. Diane also noted she sent a letter to David Guertin, DPW Director, about telephone problems in the COA office. One of the problems involves crossed lines so people on hold can listen to conversations on the first line.

3. Friends' Report: Vern reported the annual drive has realized $5700 so far, which is up $1200 from last year. The appeal is winding down now. Otherwise, it has been a very quiet month. Irma added that she has started planning for the Friends' Bake Sale and has submitted the dAtes of Saturday, May 27 and Saturday, September 2, 2000 to Police Chief Robert Anthony for approval. She is waiting for confirmation.

4. Old Business: Brunetta pointed out that the COA parking lot and steps were very icy after the last storm. Ray offered to speak to the DPW Director about the situation.

5. New Business: None

6. Miscellaneous: None

Date of the next meeting: March 2, 2000.

Meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M. by Vice Chairperson Marge Perry.

Respectfully submitted,