Council On Aging Minutes
TOLLAND Council on Aging
Minutes
Meeting Type: Regular
Meeting Date: Thurs. January12, 2023
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Location: PSC
206 West Granville Rd
Tolland, MA 01034
ORDER of BUSINESS:
Call to Order at 9:15
Attendance: Ruth Buchanan, Dave Spidal, Mira Munson, Sally Munson, Mary Anne Deming regrets: Pat Storey, Nina Greene, Ann Skibski, Jennifer Clark
Review of Minutes –The minutes f November 10 and the Notes of December 14 were approved unanimously
Treasurers Report & Budget Update- The attached report showing a balance of $4250.75 was unanimously accepted
Communications – Highland Valley is trying to be more responsive to the Hilltowns and is reaching out to offer services.
Upcoming Events
Morning Coffee - Going well. Attendance between 8-15 per week
Fire Department Spaghetti Feb 4. We will provide hot chocolate and cookies between6:00 and 8:00 PM. Hot water will be set up inside door with packets of hot chocolate. Ruth to get chocolate. All be there to set up at 4:30. Mary Anne to get cookies
Chili Day in Tolland Will finalize at Feb meeting. Dave will investigate and plan a donation table where people can bring small items to “donate” with a suggested donation amount with money to go to Food Pantry.
Old Business
Transportation – Review Program- 2 rides in December. Need more drivers. Mary Anne to reach out to regional transportation and to talk to Steve D. about regionalization transportation
Birthday Cards – Status Update—9 M and 9 F
Outreach Worker – Status Update – Report attached
New Business
New Council Member – Welcome Sally Munson
Food Reimbursement Stipend – Moved, seconded and approved unanimously that COA provide a stipend to Mary Anne Deming to help pay for ingredients for all the goods she prepares for coffee and meetings. The amount at this time to be $50.00.
Other – Mira brought up for discussion safety at the dump. The container for plastic and glass is too high and there is a gap between the ground and the container which makes it difficult for short people and seniors to empty into the container. Mary Anne will discuss with the Selectmen.
--During emergencies who is checking with critical need seniors? Emergency Management should have a list and procedures, but director is not here. Police should be involved. Mary Anne will discuss with the selectmen and the police chief.
Next meeting February 9 at 9:00 AM
Adjourned at 10:15
Respectfully Submitted Dave Spidal for Pat Storey, Clerk
Signed copy with attachments on file with the Town Clerk.