2001-10-15 Council on Aging Minutes

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Council on Aging October 15, 2001 Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 4 E R K t. ;MSS. 12, Present: Dottye Foxon, Ray Cabot, John O'Neill, Joanne O'Brien, Ed Merullo, Betty Cronin, Edwina Kasper, Gay Williams, Pamela Brown (Director). Absent: Dick Anderson, Barbara Powers. Guest: Gail Wood, Liaison to Board of Selectmen • Dottye Foxon called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. • The minutes of September's meeting were accepted unanimously (motion by John O'Neill, second by Betty Cronin). • Our guest, Gail Wood, was introduced. • Pamela reviewed the Financial Report. Reporting back on questions from last month, Pamela noted that the percentage represents that portion of the budget spent to date; the "printed as of date is not so clear - this month's report printed as of 9-30, reflects expenses through 9- 18. She commented that in the Human SerNiees-B~ona ons account, over $500 comes from the knitters (included in the $706), and lamp repair donations (net of any expenses) pass through here as well. She will be asking the folks who generate the report if we might have a separate line for the knitters - revenues would be used to purchase more yarn (that which they make is generally given away). Pamela will research the source of the monies in the COA donation account (fund 25, department 547) for the next meeting. Acceptance of the Finance report was moved by Joanne O'Brien and seconded by Ed Merullo; a unanimous vote followed. • Pamela spoke regarding the September activity report eport and highlighted the following: • There were wonderful reviews from the participants of the Managing Your Finances computer class taught by Steve Osten. We hope to have more classes. • The knitters sale at the Atlantic was a resounding success - lots of people had an opportunity to see the work of the knitters and the support was gratifying. • Pamela has been working with the Scuttlebutt group to expand their programming. They have developed a program for the coming year, and information regarding the meetings will be sent to area Veteran agents and COAs. • Pamela is going to the Food Pantry twice a month to make contacts and support the effort there. We also discussed the capture of statistics (meals on wheels, shopping trips, etc.) We will see if we can develop a format to show month to month activity with cumulative data, to have an easy overview of increases or decreases in activities. Pamela also asked us to consider having our meetings in the Senior Center rather than Town Hall (assuming no scheduling conflicts) - that way we can better relate to any issues regarding the Center. Acceptance of the report was moved by Betty and seconded by John; unanimous acceptance followed.