1983-03-14 Council on Aging Minutes

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COUNCIL ON AGING Secretary's Report March 14, 1983 The regular monthly meeting of the Council on Aging was held on Monday, March 14, 1983. Attendees: Rheta McKinley, Administrative Secretary; Lorna Knapp, Chair- person, and members, Tony Barrasso, Elizabeth Knox, Andy Mulhinch, Mary Ottino, Sebastian Tine and Lee Winslow. Absent: Donna Ruth The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Knapp at 7:38 P.M. The Secretary's Report for February 8, 1983 was reviewed by the Board members and it was voted to accept it. Chairperson Knapp asked for the Financial Report. Sebastian Tine, Treasurer, reported that as of February, 1983 $20,764.62 had been expended leaving a balance of $15,483.38. These figures represent a 65% expenditure rate for 2/3 of the fiscal year. Mr. Tine pointed out that although some categories of- thef,hudget had reached 100% of a,l,loti-,ient, other categories were below 30%, thus the total expenditures were witiin range. There was a brief dis- cussion regarding the fact that allowances must be made for a 53 week payroll. Sebastian Tine will confer with Mrs. McKjf,!ey to determine the amount needed and request a transfer of funds. Chairperson Knapp called for the Administrative Secretary's Report. This was furnished to each member and time was taken to review it. There was a a brief discussion and several questions were answered. OLD BUSINESS A Program Planning Session was scheduled for March 28 at Tannerville. The April meeting will be held at Cedar Glen, a-.-<d efforts will be made to hold the May meeting at Peter Sanborn Place. Reading residents will be invited to come and express their ideas. The members of the Board are asked to attend if possible. The Elderly Forum date has been changed to May 13. It will be held in the Community Center Auditorium on Fridav morning 10:30 to 12:00. Dr. Richard 11. Rowland, Secretary of Elder Affairs, Hon. Michael Barrett, Representative of our District, and'Ms. Molly Burns, Executive Director of Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. will be the speakers. It will be open to people in surrounding communities and will be announced in the local newspapers.