HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-03-16 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil on Aging
Special Meeting
March 16, 1932
0, 1982.
A special meeting of the Council on Aging was held on Tuesday, March 1~
The meetinS was held at the request of Rheta McKinley. The purpose of the
meeting was to clarify the implications contained in a letter, dated February 17,
1982, to Andrew Mul'ninch, Chairman from Raphael McDonald, Town Accountant.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
There was considerable discussion which ranged from:
Those who felt that funds were mismanaged
Those who felt that it was a case of misunderstanding the purpose
and the limitations of the account.
Those who feel that a system should be established in accordance
with what has now been clarified as proper procedure.
Mr. McDonald agreed that there is a. need for such an account, but stated that
funds cannot accumulate and should only be used for trips. In addition, the
account should be reviewed quarterly, and any interest earned must be returned
to the Town.
Since there is a balance of about $190, the Council should decide what to do
with the balance. Discussion seemed to be in favor of leaving it as an ongoing
balance in the account. Further discussion followed as to whether the present
account should be retained or a. new account opened.
It was pointed out that the considerable turnover and lengthy vacancies have
affected the continuity of the Board and have contributed to lack of
communication.
Mr. McDonald expressed his concern that paying the MOW driver and the Out-
reach worker from the present budget is in opposition to vote of Town Meeting
in 1981. It was explained to him that it was a vote of the Council on Aging
which precluded presentation to Town Meeting. These positions have now been
created by the Personnel Board and will be presented at the upcoming Town
Meeting.
Vice Chairman, Lee Winslow discussed her goals concerning the agenda, as well
as how often meetings should be held. There is also some disagreement about°
whether meetings should start at 7:30 or 8:00 p.m.
A brief discussion followed concerning the necessity of maintaining an open
line of communication between Executive Secretary, Rheta McKinley, and the
Chairman. It was pointed out that Mrs. McKinley should receive all correspond-
ence in order that it may be on file.
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The next meeting will be held on March 23, 1932 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Betty KAOX
Secretary Pro Tem
Present: Absent:
Andrew Mulhinch, Ch. Donna Ruth
Lee Winslow, V. Ch.
Mary Ottino
Anthony Ba.,rrasso
Priscilla Poehler
Arthur Po'lychrones
George Ca shaman
Betty Knox
Fran Lemair e , Assoc. ;Member
Raphael : vlcaonald.. , Town Accountant