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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-13-COA-min.pdf COUNCIL ON AGING P 0 Box 636 Lexington, MA 02173 MINUTES OF MEETING June 13, 1979 Cr", cfti Present Ch W Sen, V Ch R Weinstein, Treas , J Carlson, Sec D Williams S Goodwin, A Green, A Jackson, B Luckmann, C Miller Staff J Melcher Observers Mary McDonald, D Barrington (LWV) Absent S Clark The meeting was called to order at 7 30 p m MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously, that the Minutes of May 9 be approved as mailed to the members t, I J Carlson presented the Treasurer's Report through May 31, 1979 MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously that the Treasurer ' s Report be accepted as presented Meals on Wheels A report was presented by the Treasurer on the Meals on Wheels Program After considerable discussion the following motion was made MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously, as of June 29, that the Meals on Wheels Program, and operations for this program, be transferred to the Friends of the Council on Aging, Inc Trips It was pointed out that trips are a very important part of the CoA program in Lexington, and the Treasurer inquired as to the best way of handling this account MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously that the Trip Account, maintained by Joan Melcher and John Carlson, be transferred to the Friends of the Council on Aging, Inc , effective June 29 Chairman' s Report W Sen reported that a "working meeting" of all program committee chairmen would be held on June 19th at 9 30 a m for the purpose of planning and coordinating activities and finances It was stated, as of this date, no action had been taken by the Town Manager with regard to filling vacancies on the Council, namely those spots left by Frayda Cooper, Christina Miller, and Dorothy Williams (Note Action on this matter was taken by the Town Manager on June 19, 1979) Home Care Corporation S Goodwin reported that there was nothing in par- ticular new to report - that the Corporation continues to look for more space Mention was made of the fact that both Parker and Munroe Schools were open for suggestions for their use Vg MORN/N° Coordinator's Report J Melcher presented her report (attached) . °'° aq Of special note in her report was the change of namea„I . _'� From - Tri-Community Health Services, Inc a QW,^ To - Visiting Nurse and Community Health, Inc <RLWI• i4m°[°fi Lexington Council on Aging, Meeting of June 13, 1979 COORDINATOR'S REPORT Statistics for Month of May 1979 Volunteer hours 393 Visitors 452 Mini-Bus 54 At present, there are 118 active volunteers for the Coundil The Board of Directors, Tri Community Health Services , is announcing a change of agency name and address to VISITING NURSE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC 87 Pleasant Street, Arlington, MA 02174 Tel 643-6090 8 a m to 9 p m. Jayne A Tapia, MSN, professional director Senator Tsongas ' representative, Shirley Simons, will be in our CoA Drop-In Center on Thursday, June 21, at 11 00 a m It is hoped that our Senior members and also members of the Council will drop in This is a unique opportunity to get a first-hand line of information on what is happening in Washington This will be an opportunity to ask questions, give opinions, and discuss whatever is on one's mind The rug in our Office is badly rippled now that the heat is turned off in the Church and the weather is more humid The rug will wear badly, as well as pose a threat of stumbling to those who use the office I am afraid that someone will fall The Town of Lexington has been approached for help but they are unable to help us I have approached Able Rug (the original installers) and they will re-stretch, recut, and re-lay the rug for a fee of $35 00 Do I have permission to authorize Able Rug to do this job for us? Ida Tarentino has offered her services as Publicity Agent for the CoA We are so fortunate to have her work for us as an enthusiastic and capable volunteer She will be our liason between the Minute-man Publications and the CoA We have received a thank-you letter from Fairlawn Nursing Home to the Young-at-Heart Singers We have I received a thank-you letter from Frayda Cooper for the Paul Revere Bowl we sent her There was a meeting of all the area Council on Aging Coordinators on June 11, 1979 The meeting was held in our office Areas of mutual interest and concern were discussed There was an excellent write-up on the CoA in the Independent Have talked with the Fire Department - suggestion made to sell Fire Alarms through the CoA Materials distributed Statistics for Jan -May for Office, Meals on Wheels, Senior Aide Policy in regards to Senior Citizens 'Club Tickets Trip List for the past year given, with statistics Joan Melcher, Coordinator Lexington Council on Aging 2 Minutes of Meeting June 13, 1979 Coordinator's Report (cont ) A request was made that Lee Morehouse, Staff, be reimbursed for mileage MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously that the Council on Aging pay Lee Morehouse for mileage (173 mi @ 15fi/mi ) Suggestions were offered concerning the "Rug problem" as presented MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously that Able Rug Company, who laid the carpet, be asked to remedy the situation A report was given concerning two recent emergencies, and in one case financial help was needed Suggestions were offered for help for the family Rules Change S Goodwin presented the Rules Change as given in the Minutes of May 9 MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously, the change in the Rules Officers S Goodwin, Ch of the Nominating Committee, then presented the following slate of officers for July 1, 1979, to July 1, 1980 Ch , Roy Weinstein, V Ch , W Sen, Treas , J Carlson, Sec , Margaret Cole R Weinstein stated that he could not handle the Chairman' s responsibilities at this time because of other heavy commitments, and that, with the Rules Change, W Sen could be renominated as Ch With everyone's consent, the Nominating Committee changed the slate to read Chairman William J Sen Vice Chairman Roy Weinstein Treasurer John Carlson Secretary Margaret Cole It was then moved that the Officers be elected individually This action was taken for the offices of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Treasurer It was then moved that the CoA propose Margaret Cole as Secretary, pending her appointment by the Town Manager MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously that, with the fore- going restriction, the nominations be closed, and one ballot cast for the slate Health Education A Jackson stated that there was a possibility of sponsorship of a health education program by Visiting Nurse and Community Health, Inc in the Fall It was indicated that the Council would be very happy to cooperate in presenting this meeting Mini-Bus Plans The question arose as to continuation of the Mini-Bus MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously that the Mini-Bus be continued through July and August ( Retiring members of the Council were thanked for their contributions to the Council The next meeting date was set for July 11 The meeting adjourned at 10 p m coal, Dorothy Williams (Secretary)