HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-19 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil on Aging
Regular Meeting
February 19, 1979
The regular scheduled meeting of the Council on Aging
was held on February 19, 1979 in the Recreation Hall
at Tannerville.
The Secretary°s report was accepted as rendered. There
was no Treasurer's report.
The Board voted to have Frank. Lemaire and Lorna Knapp
represent Reading on the Board of Mystic Valley Elder
Home Care, Inc.
Mr. Rennison told the group about a transportation ser-
vice "Wheeling Free" who will pick up handicapped clients.
It is equipped with a lift for wheelchairs. The rate is
5¢ per mile with a $2.00 minimum. `This program was made
possible with a Title III Grant.
The cost of the meal., program has been increased from $2792.36
to $5547.00 for a total of 17,500 meals. Mr. Rennison will
check with Mr. Agnew on this.
A discussion then followed concerning the duties of the
Van. Driver. Mr. Lemaire will request a copy of Job Des-
cription for the driver and Mrs. McKinley (Secretary). He
will also spear to Luigi to clarify his duties.
There was considerable duscussion concerning the function
of the office and the Council. Board. Lorna. Knapp and. Jay
dumas stated they felt the office should be for information
and referral. This was agreed to by the other Board Members.
Mr. Rennison spoke about having the new Van rustproofed.- -
al.l agreed it should be done.
Frances Olrich of Bunker Hill Community College spoke to
the group about a Workshop on "Employment and the Older
Worker"" and "Advocacy". The Role and the Process". Mrs.
Olrich urged the Board members to attend.
Mrs. McKinley announced the Rotary Club will underwrite
the cost of the birthday ~?ake for the monthly birthday
parties at the Congregate Meal. Site. The Junior Woman's
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Club would lire a ro jeet to help with Senior Citizens.
Mr. Le acre sugges ed perhaps they could provide transpor-
tation t the Meal Site are a daily basis.
The meeting adjourned at :00 P.M.
Members present-.
Guy R. Rennison
`rank Leaire
Tay Dumas
Loma Knapp
Mary Chino
Harold Myatt
John MacDonnell
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"'1 r. f f Respectfully ~R eta C. McKinley
Secretary