HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-04 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil on Aging
Regular meeting
January 4, 1982
The regular meeting of the Council on Aging was held on January 4, 1982
in the recreation hall at Frank Tanner Drive.
The secretary's report was accepted as rendered.
VOTED: to send :$150.00 to Austin Prep in appreciation for donating the
use of their facilities for annual dinner.
VOTED: to fund an emergency food package for homebound elders to be used
during bad weather when shopping and meal delivery is difficult. Cost not
to exceed x$250.00. Frs. McKinley and Mrs. Turnquist will purchase items
and see that they are delivered.
There was considerable discussion concerning the transfer of COA grant money
from meals on wheels driver to outreach worker. No action was taken at this
time.
A lengthy discussion ensued concerning uneven wear of front tires on van,
also maintenance and repair of van. The board did not come to any conclusion.
Copies of proposed TY82-83 budget was given to each board member. John
MacDonnell discussed each line item at length. Most board members felt
their was insufficient information available to substantiate the line items.
A motion was made by Betty Knox, seconded by Priscilla Poehler, to accept
proposed 82-83 budget as written. Four votes in favor - five opposed, the
motion lost.
VOTED: to hold a special meeting to work on HY82--83 budget allowing all
board members an opportunity to have input. This meeting will be held on
January 14, 1982 at 8:00 P.M.
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Mrs. McKinley informed the board a donation of X1000.00 had been received
from Thompson Templeton in memory of his kother, Agnes Templeton, who was
a former meals on wheels recepient. He requested the money be used to pur-
chase warm clothing for use indoors to prevent accidental hypothermia. Sev-
eral people have already knit hats and knee warmers for homebound residents.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Rheta C. McKinley
Clerk
Members present
John MacDonnell
Mary Ottino (left at 8:40)
Andy Pvxulhinch
Arthur Polychrones
Zee Winslow
Tony Barrasso
Betty Knox
Priscilla Poehler
George Cashman (arrived at 7:45)
Bill Hughes, Finance Committee Representative
Members absent
Donna Ruth
Frank Lemaire, Associate Member