1996-02-2790 COLON STREET
BEVERLY. MA 0191S
TEL (S08) 92 1-6017
FAX (S08) 921-6079
CITY OF BEVERLY
MASSACHUSETTS
COUNCIL ON AGING
Minutes of February 27, 1996
Members Present: Chairman J. Dettorre, Vice Chrm. R. Marshall, Sec.
M. Coughlin, S. Fiorini, J. Qualantona, J. Jason and K. Fitzgibbons,
Director. Also present were Jack Cook and Derek Wilson. Absent: J.
Sullivan.
R. Marshall moved to accept the secretary' 4seconded by J. Qualantona.
So voted.
The Director stated that Dr. Chase, Supt. Of Schools, had called and
stated they would not be using the hall for the teachers' workshops.
R. Marshall gave a report on the meeting with M. Coughlin, the school's
business manager, and himself of the Building Committee, relative to
the concerns in using the hall. As stated by Director Fitzgibbons, the
school department decided on another facility.
Director Fitzgibbons informed the board that Gordon Chafe was the new
custodian.
Discussion was held concerning the line dancing group running trips in
conflict with plans of the Center. Council advised the Director to
inform the person in charge'not to continue advertising the trips that
would be in conflict with Center activities.
Discussion ensued regarding whether Meals on Wheels position should be
a city position or not. M. Coughlin suggested we get an opinion from
the Mayor.
R. Marshall motioned to table further discussion, seconded by M.
Coughlin, until we heard from the Mayor.
Voting in the affirmative were: R. Marshall, J. Jason, and M. Coughlin.
Voting in the negative were: S. Fiorini, and J. Qualantona. Motion
carried.
Discussion continued on where to get the money to pay the current
worker.
R. Marshall made a motion seconded by S. Fiorini to ask the Friends for
the money for a month. Motion carried.
J. Qualantona moved to speak to the Mayor regarding transferring funds
to help with this problem. It was seconded by M. Coughlin. So
voted.
The Mayor and City Solicitor Handley arrived at 3:45 P.M.
Mayor Scanlon discussed several concerns with the board including the
transportation program, pay and hours of personnel presently at the
Center, and the possibility of vendors for a better contractual
approach. This would entail writing proposals and in this proposal
should be stated what concerns must be answerable to the Director or
the Board.
Mayor Scanlon and City Solicitor Handley gave several viable suggestions
to board members for their consideration.
At 4:36 P.M. both gentlemen left. Board members expressed appreciation
for this informative meeting with the Mayor.
M. Coughlin made a motion seconded by J. Qualantona to pay $425.00 to
Robert Marshall, Jr. for work rendered. So voted. R. Marshall did
not vote.
The next meeting will be held March 12, 1996 at 3:00 P.M., 90 Colon
St., Beverly, Ma. at the Senior Center.
M. Coughlin made a motion seconded by J. Jason to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Marguerite R. Coughlin, Secretary