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Council on Aging
Regular Meetin
March 23, 1932
The regular meeting of the Council on A ing was held on Tuesday, 211arch 23,
1932 at 8:1.1, p.m. in the Community Center.
The Secretary's report was accepted with the following corrections: "The
Treasurer read the report from the Town Accountant on the Council on Aging
Recreation Fund checkin. account, at this point Mrs. McKinley requested
that the Town Accountant meet with the CoA on i•arch 16 to explain the items
in the letter".
#10 should read Mystic Valley Elder Dome Care will have an alternative.
New evaluations were reviewed in open session as requested by Rheta and
Marie.
On new evaluation under "Specify areas there there is a need to improve",
Rheta's was changed to "there is a need".
Rheta McKinley's evaluation was chanted. Betty Knox and Mary Ottino want
it duly recorded that they did not agree with the new evaluation.
Motion by Arthur Polychrones, seconded by Anthony Barrasso to give Mrs.
McKinley a 3o* rather than 7c increase as previously granted.
Marie's evaluation changed.
Motion by Ceorge Cashman, seconded by Lee iinslow to give Marie a 3`o increase
rather than 415, as previously granted.
Any complaints and grievances concerning CoA activities should be sent in
wri ti:Lg to -CoA Board for action. This applies to. staff, Board Members and
Senior Citizens. This mat with the approval of all Board Members.
On a 'motion by Lee Winslow, seconded by George Cashman, this procedure will
be placed in our policy book.
There was considerable discussion concerning compensatory time for the van
driver.
A motion by C.eorge Cashman, seconded by Betty Knoxthat all compensatory
time be taken within 10 working days with the approval of the Chairman and
Vice-Chairman.
Lotion by Anthony Barrasso, seconded by Ceorge Cashman that all overtime
prior to this date (March 23) will by paid with money from the salary account
by April 15, 1982.
There is $113,000 in reserve fund.
COA Recording Secretary's Report Page 3
NEW BUSINESS
A question about insurance coverage for workers under the COA for liability and
accidents for volunteers was raised. This will be researched by the Selectmen.
AGREED: A year of study will be spent to determine the need for a full-time
position for Secretary-Director.
After much discussion about Compensatory Time, George Cashman and Mary Ottino
moved to authorize the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to review all Compensatory
Time with Rheta and work out a scheduled payback. It was agreed on by members.
Rheta McKinley reported that the money donated to be used for the Hypothermia
Project has been turned over to the Town Treasurer.
Health Fair Health Day will be held at the Arthur W. Coolidge Junior High
School on March 17.
Congressman Markey is having a Health Workshop for the Elderly during the
April Vacation a hearing clinic will be held.
it was suggested that the MO from our health item be used to transport
citizens to and from the health workshop.
It was agreed to allow Y.A.M. Prints to be hung in the Senior Center for the
month of arch.
It was decided that a Log be formulated., with space proviu'ed,to show destina-
tions, time-in and time-out and in-office hours. These would be turned in
at the Board Meetings so as to justify all hours worked.
Our new meeting; date was decided. It is to be on the second Tuesday of the
month. March 9th W4'1 be our next meeting.
MOTION MADE BY LEE WINSLO%4, SECONDED BY ANDY MULHINCH, that the Meals-on-Wheeels
Driver's pay be raised to $3.00 per hour beginning February 1, 1982, using the
Grant from the Department of Elder Affairs.
Vote carried,
The meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m.
Respectfully submii-tttedd,~
Donna H. Ruth
Recording Secretary
Members present: Also Present:
Andrew Mulhinch George Cashman Maureen O'Brien
Lee Winshow Priscilla- Poehler Carol Ryan
Mary Ottino Anthony Barrasso Ruth Turno_uist
Arthur Polychrones Betty Knox
Donna. Ruth Frank Lemaire, Associate Member