HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-13 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil. on Aging
Regular meeting
may 13, 1981
The regular meeting of the Council on Aging was held in the recreation
hall at Tanne ille on May 13, 1981
The Secretary's report was accepted as rendered.
Mrs. McKinley reported there would be no weekend delivery of meals to
homebound elders under the auspices of the "Ecumenical Social Concerns
Group".
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John MacDonnell read report fromAconmittee to study "title of Director".
Considerable discussion followed. It was unanimously voted to refer this
to Town. Counsel as suggested by the committee. Selectman Maureen O'Brien
did not feel it was necessary to refer it to Town Counsel.
Voted! to accept "Friendly Visitor" job de-cription with the following cor-
rectionsc watch out for physical and mental changes, also clients may be
addressed by their first names if they so desire. Betty Knox offered to
assist with the friendly visitors as needed..
Voted; to advertise the position of Meals on Wheels driver to begin on
July 6. Mrs. McKinley indicated the Rotary Club might be willing to
help fined this position. Mrs. O'Brien will discuss this with Town Counsel.
Motion made seconded and passed to allow bus trip on June 17. Mrs. McKinley
and Andy Mulhinch will determine the destination.
The dates for the summer evening programs are as follows
July 9--Cookout Arthur Polychrones and John MadDonnell
July 3--"Mime Show" by Rob Perry Betty Knox
August 6--Bingo Mary Ottino and Andy Mulhinch
August 20--program to be announced.
Votedato mail June newsletter (Senior Citizen Update).
Page 2--Secretary's report--May 13, 1981
John Macllcnnell then suggested a by-law committee. Each member was asked to
bring suggestions and ideas for by-laws to next months meeting.
After a lengthy discussion concerning absentee board members it was voted to
consider allowing the absentee member to cnlo continue as a non-voting member.
Mrs ® O'Brien will check the legality of this with Town Counsel.
Respectfully subrmitted.o
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Rheta C. McKinley
Secretary
Members absent
Guy Renn.iscn
Guests present
selectman Maureen O'Brien
Fred Perry
Joe Riemer