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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-11-12 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil on Aging Regular Meeting November 12, 1980 The regular meeting of the Council on Aging was held on November 12, 1980 at the Community Center. The Secretary's report was accepted as presented with the following omission (second to last paragraph). VOTED: to meet on the second Wednesday of each month. A lively discussion concerning the B.P.W. proposal for servicing the Council van ensued. Mr. Lemaire objected to tying up the van one day per month for preventative maintenance. How do we utilize the van driver on this day? No decision was reached at this time. Mr. Polychrones informed us Joe Riemer had contacted him concerning a plan to service the van at no charge to the Council on Aging; the details cannot be divulged at this time. Mr. Polychrones then asked to delay the vote on the B.P.W. proposal to allow him to discuss the details with Joe Riemer. VOTED: to table the B.P.W. contract until the next meeting in order to get more information on Joe Riemers plan. John MacDonnell opposed. Austin Prep contacted Mrs. McKinley asking us to seek a Protestant clergy- man to assist at the ecumenical service preceding the annual dinner. Frank Lemaire will ask Johanna Fine; if she is not available, he will check with other churches. The cost of labels and postage for mailing the first issue of the Senior Citizen newsletter was discussed. There is only $550. available from the DEA grant. Selectman John Price stated that Larry Drew could get the labels for a cost of $76. The balance of $474. should cover the postage; if not it will be taken out of the Council on Aging budget. Arthur Polychrones gave a brief report on the dental clinic. Selectman Maureen O'Brien assured him she will see that the chair is moved to the Community Center as soon as possible. Mr. Lemaire introduced Esther Stone, our representative in the Silver Haired Legislature, who gave a brief report of the duties of the SHL. The Council on Aging received a letter from David Pehrson of Mall Drug re- questing permission to speak at the congregate meal site. Many of the board members felt no one should be allowed to speak during the meal, but possibly following the meal. Mr. Lemaire will poll the meal site participants on this and report at the next meeting. Mrs. McKinley brought up the need for additional office space and a conference room. With the drop-in-center being used for the dental clinic we will no longer be able to use it for classes and a conference room. In addition the Secretary's report--page 2--November 12, 1980 Meals on Wheels coordinator, meal site hostess, outreach worker and friendly visitor use it to do their paper work. At present there are three girls and one volunteer using the office with only two desks. This makes for an almost impossible situation. Selectman John Price will speak to Charlie Darby about the need of a conference room. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, f / F j Rheta C. McKinley Secretary Members present Betty Knox Eleanor Keating Donna Ruth Andy Mulhinch Harold Wyatt Jahn MacDonnell Mary Ottino Frank Lemaire Arthur Polychrones Bill Hughes, Finance Committee Rep. John Price, Selectman