HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-10-COA-min.pdf Lexington Council on Aging
Meeting, February 10 , 1976
Visitors ' center, 5econa-tloor meeting Room
MINUTES
Present CoA members S,Goodwin, A. Jackson, A Paranya, M Ritter,
J. Rooney, J.Stumpp
Observers D.Williams, J.Zoerheide 1
1 . The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P.M. by Ch. Jane Stumpp
It was moved, seconded, and voted that the minutes for the meetings
of January 27, 1976 and February 7,1976 be approved as distributed.
2, Mrs. Stumpp announced that our only chance to meet with the appro-
priations Committee will be on Saturday morning, February 14, the
exact time to be determined later. Mrs. Stumpp has reported, to Mr.
Shaw the Council' s reaction to the remarks the Town Manager append-
ed to the CoA budget.
3. Mrs Stumpp read the draft of her letter to the Town Manager present-
ing the Council ' s answer to his statements about the Council and
correcting the factual errors contained in the remarks accompanying
the CoA budget. After a few minor changes were suggested, the Council
approved the letter, which will be sent to the Town Manager, with
copies to Jeff Shaw, members of the Board of Selectmen, and members
of the Appropriations Committee.
4 Mr.Rooney reported on the Visitors ' Center situation, The furniture
does belong to the CoC except for one desk, one table, possibly one
chair. The typewriter is now at the Town Hall, but should be avail-
able
for our use. However, other groups will also be using the Visit-
ors' Center space
5 Mrs.Paranya reported on data collected from six neighboring Councils
on Aging relative to budget and program. See accompanying chart.
6. Further discussion on the budget as amended by the Town Manager took
place The Council ' s recommendations are to restore $3,500 for a co-
ordinator, restore the $1 , 000 to recreational bus trips, and to in-
crease the office expense item to $1 ,000 instead of $600. If econo-
mies are necessary, the Council would prefer to cut the amounts for
the newsletter and for a reception.
7. It was moved, seconded, and voted that the CoA rent a PO box so that
it will have a firm address for receiving questionnaire returns and
other mail. Mr Rooney will handle this
8. The meeting adjourned at 10 30 P.M.
Respectfully s bmitted,
Ann G,Paranya U/1
Secretary