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COUNCIL ON AGING
P.O. Box 636
Lexington, MA 02173
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MINUTES OF MEETING ON JULY 11 , 1979
Present Ch. W. Sen, V.Ch. R. Weinstein, Treas. J. Carlson, L.
Tropeano, A. Green, S. Goodwin, B. Rubin
Staff J. Melcher, N. Shulkin, recorder
Guests Alver Anderson, Lloyd Dunning, Beryl Dunning,
Mary Perlman, Irving Perlman, Kyrill Schabert, reporter for
the Lexington Independent
Absent : S. Clark, A. Jackson, J. Rooney, B. Luckmann
The meeting was called to order at 7 30 p.m.
S. Goodwin offered a correction to the June 13 minutes - that
Margaret Coles ' name be deleted from the slate of officers since she
has not been appointed to the CoA Board. A small discussion ensued in
which the new Board members, L. Tropeano and B. Rubin, were welcomed
and the re-appointments of S. Goodwin and R Weinstein were
recognized . The question of a secretary pends further discussion.
MOTION Moved, seconded and unanimously approved the Minutes of the
meeting held June 14 with the correction noted above.
J. Carlson presented a Treasurer's report as of June 30,
1979. His report raised the question of the relationship between the
Lexington CoA and Meals on Wheels since MOW has now been turned over to
the Friends of the Council on Aging. [ It was decided to contact Sara
Dillon and obtain a copy of the Winchester CoA's memorandum that
details the relationship between the CoA and the Winchester Seniors.]
MOTION Moved, seconded and unanimously approved the Treasurer's
report as presented.
Transportation Ch. Sen introduced transportation as a topic for
discussion since the Town of Lexington is planning an extensive
transportation system. Thus, he explained, the Coals support of
the mini-bus needed to be re-evaluated.
The discussion was opened by Beryl Dunning who
explained that door to door service is essential for older people
especially in winter and summer and that taxis are beyond many people's
means . However, she felt that mini-bus riders would be able to
afford to pay double the fare in order to support it.
Mr. Perlman pointed out that Lexington's new trans-
portation system is still in the planning stages and it's zro.
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viability has not yet been tested . Until such time, the senior's mini-
bus is still needed . Alver Anderson suggested that the mini-bus
be advertised in every newsletter and reminded the Board that handicapped,
as well as older, people have special needs that a general public
transportation system might not meet . Mrs . Dunning added that FISH
cannot take the place of the mini-bus .
V. Ch. Weinstein stressed the importance of active advocacy and
expressed his hope that these people would contiuw; %o j tin the
Council in advocating for the rights and needs of the elderly. He
thanked the guests for their concern and interest °
Budget Treas . J. Carlson will formulate a preliminary budget and
is rculato it among the Board members . It will be further discussed at
the September Board meeting.
Coordinator's report It was noted that J. Matcher has been sending
weekly summaries of the activities in the office to each of the
board members . This is a more detailed account and replaces the
monthly report .
Classes at the High School The Board recommended that Jack Gardner
return. to the school board and ask them for the transportation that is
needed for these courses
The decision was made not to have an August Council meeting and
the next meeting will be September 12, 1979°
The meeting adjourned at 9 30 p m.
Re pectfully submitted,
A1. . fin
Nedre bulkin, reporter