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Secretary's Report
May 14, 1984
Present: Administrative Secretary, Rheta McKinley, Chairperson, Lorna Knapp;
members, Dick Felone, Marcia McFarland, John MacDonnell, B. Knox, M. Ottino,
Corrine Pecoraro, and Sebastian Tine; Finance Committeeman, Bill Hughes.
Absent: Lester Ralph and Frank Lemaire
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 by Chairperson Knapp.
SECRETARY's REPORT
Chairperson Knapp asked for comments on the previous month's secretary's
report. Corinne stated that she had abstained from voting on the motion
under New Business re the status of Rheta McKinley and that this had not been
acknowledged. She asked that this abstention be recorded. After a brief
discussion the motion was duly made, seconded and VOTED that the minutes of
the previous meeting be accepted as submitted.
TREASURER's REPORT
Sebastian reported as of 4/30/84 the general fund had a balance of $13,144.16.
Expenditures amounted to $41,434.84 which represents 75.92% for the year,
which is ahead of target. The Board discussed the need for new typewriters
in the Council office.
The Board discussed the donation of $5,000. from the Patrons of Older Adults,
and $1,000. from the Wakefield Elks toward the purchase of a new van.
MYSTIC VALLEY ELDERLY SERVICES, INC.
In the absence of Frank Lemaire, Lorna gave a report of the Director's
Meeting of the above organization. She stated a new program is being intro-
duced called "Community Care Consortium" designed for the frail elderly.
The method of payment has not been finalized.
The Board discussed the picnic held earlier in the day. It was a definite
success and Rheta credited the volunteers and Board of Public Works for their
help.
NEW BUSINESS
After
discussion, the
following programs were decided on:
7/11
Wednesday
Cookout
Tannerville
Betty Knox, J.MacDonnell
7/25
to
Block Dance
Cedar Glen
Marcia and Sebastian
8/8
it
Bingo
Tannerville
Mary Ottino
8/22
Slide Presentation
Peter Sanborn
Corinne Pecoraro
Council on Aging -2- May 14, 1984
Sebastian agreed to ask the Silvertones if they are available to play at
Cedar Glen on 7/25. It was later decided to contact the Wakefield Retired
Men's Band as to their availability.
It was suggested that the Patrons for Older Adults be asked to fund the
cookout.
GRANT
The motion was duly made, seconded and VOTED that the Board empower Rheta
"to apply to the Mystic Valley Elder Affairs, Inc. for $5,000. toward the
purchase of a 15-passenger van for the Reading Council on Aging."
CLASSES FOR 1984-85
Rheta stated that all the Council's classes for this year have ended. The
Board was furnished with a compilation of the classes and the number of
attendees. Also included was a list of moneys returned to the Town from
class fees and van transportation. There was a general discussion regard-
ing suggestions for new courses for next Fall. It was suggested that some
of the classes be consolidated, and that the library group meet in the.
library in the future. Subject was tabled for consideration next meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
In compliance with the vote passed last meeting, Chairperson Knapp reported
she had written a letter to the Selectperson O'Brien, with copy to Molly
Ziegler, re the upgrade of classification, hours and salary of Rheta
McKinley. Lorna received a telephone call from Molly on the-night of the
meeting advising her that the Selectmen cannot act on the request as it
must go through the Personnel Board.
Rheta advised the Board that she has set up a program entitled "How to Plan
your•own'Funeral" to be presented by the New England Funeral Association.
This is scheduled for June 6 at 10:30.
The motion was duly made, seconded and VOTED teadjourn the meeting at 9:00.
Respectfully submitted,
Aloyse Jelli o
Recording Secretary