HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-06-01-COA-min.pdf Lexington Council on Aging
Meeting, June 1 , 1977
Visitors ' Center, Second-floor Meeting Room
MINUTES
Present CoA A Jackson, A Paranya , J Stumpp, D Williams , S Goodwin
Staff J Melcher, S.Merfeld
Observers J Carlson, Dr G,Szonyi
1 The meeting was called to order at 7 45P M by Ch Jane Stumpp
Minutes for May 11 , 1977 were approved as distributed
2 Meals-on-Wheels reported that in May, 244 meals were served to 21
clients ; 32 volunteers gave more than 106 hours of service ; and the
Co-ordinator worked over 68 hours
3 The Transportation Sub-Committee , Bill Sen and Dorothy Williams , dis-
tributed a report on the present status of the mini-bus program and
recommendations for future action ( copy to be filed with these min-
utes) So far the bus has not attracted the anticipated number of
riders, but C&W is still interested in pursuing the program It was
moved, seconded, and voted that the Sub-Committee members meet with
C&W personnel , explore the situation, and discuss the range of options ,
including the possibility of deficit payments
4 Co-ordinator' s Report
a Trips Newport trip was very successful ; no complaints , and requests
for a repeat trip visiting different houses Boston Harbor boat
trip is filling rapidly 62 reservations so far Two busses will
hold 88 people The Council moved, seconded, and voted approval
for using 3 busses , if necessary
Baseball trip is set for July 28th, Senior Citizen' s Day at Fenway
Tickets to game are *3 00 Cost of the bus will be paid by those
going
b May Newsletter was slightly delayed by the snowstorm and by a break-
down of machinery at M-M Voc A vote of thanks is due Joy Sen and
Jan White who produced this issue The next Newsletter should go
out around the end of August Joy Sen is willing to work on it again
c Transportation is flagging, with very few riders in May (See Trans
Sub-Committee report for details )
d Seven representatives of the CoA attended the Conference on Aging
at Kennedy School , June 1 Consensus was that there was too much
entertainment , not enough time or depth to the workshops.
e Mr Hutchinson has advised the CoA to have at least one member, and
preferably two, at each Selectmen' s meeting Joe Rooney and Joan
Melcher attended the last meeting
f There have been requests to have a coffee-maker in the CoA office
It was moved, seconded, and voted that any action on a coffee-maker
be deferred, preferably until the CoA has permanent quarters
g Joan Melcher and Dorothy Williams will attend a Dept of Elder
Affairs meeting in Boston on June 15th to discuss Home Care
5 Jane Stumpp formally announced Merion Ritter' s resignation from the
Council on Aging, expressing appreciation for the fine job Merion has
done as Treasurer and regret that Merion has had to leave the Council
6 Friendly Visitors had a successful meeting on May 24th, at which Rivka
Gruber of MVMHC discussed depression as it affects older people and
ways to cope with it, stimulating questions and discussion by the group
Friendly Visitors will meet again on June 28th at 2 P M
7 Ch Stumpp raised the question of CoA members ' attendance at meetings
Members present agreed that regular attendance is important Discussion
ensued about the possibility of setting a limit on the number of con-
secutive absences permitted unless extenuating circumstances can be
demonstrated Members were in favor but agreed that the legality of
such a ruling would have to be checked out
8 Dorothy Williams ' proposal that an orientation session be held for
new appointees to the CoA was supported by the rest of the Council
Such a meeting would include a review of the responsibilities and
duties of CoA officers , and of the Co-ordinator Ann Jackson pointed
out that all members of the CoA will be expected to serve on sub-
committees and to attend meetings of other Town Boards in rotation
Bill Sen pointed out that we must list our Sub-Committees Already
functioning ( some informally) are ; Transportation, Recreation, Educa-
tion, Support and Health Services ; proposed are Legal and Financial
(Business Management)
9 On the suggestion of Ann Jackson, it was moved, seconded, and voted
that a copy of the Town Manager Code of Ethics be mailed to all CoA
members
10 Dorothy Williams reported that Bernice Weiss ' s research on funding
revealed, among other things, that money is definately available for
building or renovation of Senior Centers ; for transportation - funding
for vans on an 80-20% basis ; and that it is difficult to get funds
for direct services
11 Joan Melcher proposed calling - and hosting - a meeting of co-ordina-
tors from neighboring towns to discuss programs, common concerns , and
problems The Council approved the idea and authorized Joan to proceed
12 Treasurer' s Report Bills Outstanding
To Sylvia Merfeld - mileage , M-o-W' s , 238 miles $28 56
Ingalls - Xeroxing Newsletter labels 34 20
To Merion Ritter - Postage Due 5 88
C&W Trans - Bus to Theater Group Rehearsal 5/18 30 00
Meals-on-Wheels Expenses
Labels 1 6 40
Recording tape 8 78
Masking tape 1 35
Can Opener 53
10 Freezer Packs 13 45
Total 30 51
To Joan Melcher - Tip for 3rd Newport driver 5 00
CoA Subscription - The Older American 2. 00
Total $136 15
It was moved, seconded, and voted to pay these bills
13 Shirley Goodwin reminded the Council that congregate meals in the
Minute-Man area will begin shortly and should be publicized Rev
Goodwin was directed to write publicity for the Lexington Minute-Man
and to confer with Carl Dolan about designing a flyer for general dis-
tribution Transportation for persons wishing to go to congregate
meals sites will have to be arranged through the CoA
14 Next CoA meeting will be held on June 22 , 1977 Agenda will include
Final F77 financial review, Transportation Sub-committee report ,
Final report on program evaluations
15. The meeting adjourned at 9 40 P M
Respectfu ly submitted,
Ann G Paranya 00
Secretary