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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-10 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil on Aging Regular Meeting December 10, 1980 The regular meeting of the Council on Aging was held on Wednesday, December 10, 19800 in the Recreation Hall at Tannerville. The Secretary's report was accepted as rendered. Frank Zemaire reminded members that the Council on Aging is a policy making Board. Individual Board members should not attempt to determine policy outside of Council meetings. A list of guidelines for members was given to each one present. A lively discussion concerning the meal program ensued. Harold Wyatt feels we should not depend on federal funds to continue the meal pro- gram. Selectman Marvin Rosenthal also feels we should try to do the program on our own. No action was taken. Arthur Polychrones reported on his conversation with Joe Riemer con- cerning maintenance of the Van. Due to the fact that Joe used foul language toward the Council, it was agreed not to work with him at this time. He reported that the B.P.W. is agreeable to servicing the Council Van every two months. They will also allow us to pur- chase oil and gas through them. VOTED; B.P.W. service Council Van every two months. It must be left for half a day. VOTED; To allow Fred Perry to act as Editor of the Senior Citizens' Newsletter. He will work with Mrs. McKinley. Mrs. McKinley gave a brief report on the Dental Clinic which will be started January 12. It will be held on Monday-Wednesday-Friday each week with rotating dentists. The Board agreed that David Peterson of Mall Drug should not be allowed to speak at the meal site. Mr. Zemaire will approach the druggists in Reading about writing an article on Generic Drugs. This will be in- cluded in the monthly newsletter. There was considerable discussion about the cleaning of the Meal Site at the Senior Center. Marvin Rosenthal will look into a CETA person to maintain the Center. He will also check on another desk for the office. Secretary°s Report--page 2--December 10, 1980 VOTED: To donate $150.00 to Austin Prep as a thank you for doing the Annual Dinner. VOTED: To present proposed 81-82 budget to Finance Committee as written. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Rheta C. McKinley Secretary Present: Everett Lemaire John MacDonnell Eleanor Keating Betty Knox Andrew Mulhinch Mary Ottino Arthur Polychrones Donna Ruth Harold Wyatt William Hughes9 Fin.Com.Rep. Marvin Rosenthal, Selectman