HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-17 Council on Aging MinutesRegular Meeting
March 17, 1980
Council on Aging
The regular meeting of the Council on Aging was held on March
17, 1980 in the Council on Aging office at the Community Center.
The Secretary's report of the previous meeting was accepted with
the following corrections.
Mr. Lemaire passed out copies "Definitions of Open Meeting Law"
which were provided by Mr. MacDonnell.
Mrs. Keating questioned the wisdom of recording the names of
guests on Secretary's report. After considerable discussion, it was
agreed guests' names would continue to be listed on Secretary's re- T
port. She also felt guests should be allowed to voice an opinion.
The answer was NO unless they made a request to include it on the
agenda.
Secretary's report was then accepted.
Election of Chairman was tabled until later when Mr. MacDonnell
would be present. Mr. Wyatt reported the dinner honoring the volun-
teers will be held on May 7th. He has contacted the Lions Club and
Rotary Club to underwrite the cost.
At this time it was decided not to pursue having young people
from the High School volunteer their services.
The need for Podiatry for the elderly at the Senior Center was
considered. Mr. Lemaire will check the possibilities.
Mr. Lemaire announced a workshop would be held from May 5th to
June 5th. Members were asked to let Mrs. McKinley know if they would
like to attend.
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A letter was read from the Combined Visiting Nurse Association
requesting ideas, suggestions, etc. for their Project Director. Mrs.
McKinley was instructed to write asking what the specific projects
will be. We feel the program appears very vague.
The Board voted not to take part in the Health Fair at the
Regional Health Center in Wilmington on May 18, 1980.
The bill in the amount of $4094.38 for Congregate Meal Site and
Meals on Wheels was discussed and approved for payment.
It was voted to allow the Van to transport patients of Daniels
Nursing Home on shopping trips the last Thursday of each month.
Mr. Fred Basner has expressed an interest in working as a sub-
stitute Van driver. The Board suggested Mr. Lemaire check his driving
record, etc. prior to allowing him to drive the Van.
Mrs. McKinley requested permission to schedule Bingo for the lst
and 3rd Wednesday of each month. It was suggested that Mr. Lemaire
check the legality of playing Bingo at the Senior Center.
A request for bees trip to view the "Tall Ships" on June 3rd was
approved.
Andy Mulhinch read a letter from Norma Hopkins, exercise teacher,
concerning moving the tables if the class is to meet in the Senior Cen-
ter. After much discussion it was agreed to see that the tables be
moved before class time. Andy will contact Mrs. Hopkins.
Frank Lemaire was elected Chairman and John MacDonnell Vice
Chairman of the Council on Aging Board by unanimous vote. It was
felt a second Vice Chairman was not necessary.
Frank Lemaire and John MacDonnell were authorized to sign all
warrants and payrolls for the Council on Aging.
Mr. Lemaire then read several articles he had written to be put
o the Town Warrant. This was acceptable by the Board with the excep-
tion of Lorna Knapp who is "opposed at this time". It was agreed the
Meals on Wheels Driver "job description" be incorporated in the warrant
with comments.
Mr. Wyatt asked for a job description of the Secretary. Mr. Mae-
Donnell presented one he had drafted which was not acceptable to some
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of the Board members ® Therefore, Lorna Knapp will meet with the
Secretary to hopefully work out a job description satisfactory to
the Board.
Meeting adjourned at 9050
Res~aectfully submitted,
t
Rheta C. McKinley
Secretary
Guests present t
Joe Reimer
Malcolm Choate
Peter Cunningham
Rose Robbins
John Robbins