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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-09 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil on Aging Regular Meeting September 9, 1981 The regular meeting of the Council on Aging was held on September 9, 1981 in the Recreation Hall at Frank Tanner Drive. The Secretary's report was accepted as rendered. Chairman, John MacDonnell announced van driver, Luigi Sablone, had retired as of September 11, 1981. The Personnel Board recommended four applicants for the job which had been advertised as part-time (four hour shifts). Three of these were interviewed by Mr. MacDonnell and Mrs. McKinley (one did not keep appointment). Mr. MacDonnell recommended hiring Florence Farelli who would work a 35 hour week rather than two part time drivers. This was not acceptable to the Board because the position had been advertised as part-time. VOTED: to advertise van driver position for a 35 hour week. VOTED: to have Personnel Board screen van driver applicants after which five applicants would be interviewed by the Council on Aging Board. VOTED: to apply for Council on Aging formula grant in the amount of $1684. This will be used to increase the MOW driver salary from $3.38 per hour to $5.00 per hour. VOTED: to apply for Council on Aging discretionary grant to be used to con- tinue the services of the part-time Outreach Worker. VOTED: to pay fees of Board Members attending MASCD conference in Danvers, Friday afternoon, September 25, 1981 and cover expenses of Rheta McKinley to attend the complete conference, September 25 and 26. These funds will be taken from Council on Aging grant which was received last year. The resignation of Guy Rennison was accepted with regret. VOTED: to form a committee to determine an appropiate recognition for Guy Rennison and Frank Lemaire and that the presentation be made at a Council on Aging Board meeting with the Selectmen present. Arthur Polychrones and Andy MulhinclX will look into the purchase of a plaque. Selectman Maureen O'Brien recommended :Frank Lemaire be appointed an associate member of the Council on Aging Board to allow him to continue as a Director of Mystic Valley Elder Home Care, Inc. The COA Board then recommended Frank` Lemaire be appointed an associate member of the COA Board. Mr~~, Lemaire reported Mystic Valley Elder Home Care, Inc., 1982 Area Plan had been accepted. Over $3,000,000 has been funded for the coming year. Council on Aging Board meeting September 9, 1981 Page 2 After a lively discussion it was agreed to allow Mr. Sablone and others present an opportunity to be heard, =ire Sab ,ons :felt no one would lister to his grievances. Mrs. O'Brien suggested every employee should be inast_ructed on how to file a grievance. Meeting adJourned at 9:15 to go into executive session. ;des tful,ly submitted, r A Rheta C. McKinley Secretary Members present john MacDonnel.l. Arthur Polychrones Andy Mul.hinch Betty Knox Donna Ruth Priscilla Poeh er George Cashman