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Lexington, Mass. 02173
5e"1:9 Of tit-xsztop MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
on December 12, 1979
Present. Ch. W. Sen, V. Ch. R. Weinstein, Treas., J. Carlson, S. Goodwin,
L/ Tropeano, A. Green, B. Luckmann, S. Clark, J. Rooney, B. Rubin.
Staff• Joan Meleher, Coord. CoA
Elise V. Morehouse, Assist. Coord.
Sec. Pro Tem, Council
Observers Pam Thompson
Dorothy Barrington, LWV
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM
MOTIONm Moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of November 14 as read.
J. Carlson presented the Treasurer's Report through November 1979. He noted that we
have spent 44% of our budget to date. The target was 42%.
MOTION: Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously to accept the Treasurer's Report.
A discussion followed re the use of the Mini-Bus and the cost per ride. There are
few riders. Several suggestions were made. Weinstein suggests that Mini-Bus continue
through March 1980. He also suggests that notice of the elimination of the service
be given through the Newsletter with explanation of the reasons. A suggestion was made
to investigate a less expensive mode of transportation which would provide the same sort
of personal serivice to those who are unable to use Lexpress.
MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously to put notice of proposed elimination
of Min-bus in next Newsletter.
No further old business so moved to reports.
Ch. Report. W. Sen spoke of meeting with Town Manager, Hutchinson, re proposed
FY81 budget. Rooney explained that the Capital Expenditures Committee and the Approp-
riations Committee have not been presented with the proposed budget as yet. We only
have recommending powers. The Personnel Committee looks at the salary levels. Therefor,
the job descriptions of the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator of the CoA need
updating.
Sen attended a meeting called by Hutchninson re General Revenue Sharing. A request,
endorsed by CoA, Senior Citizens, AARP, MMHCC, IWV, CESI was made to make the Monroe
School barrier free and available as a human services building.
Goodwin reported on revenue sharing as discussed in the Open Forum at Cary Hall
with Rep. Shannon.
Reef Chairman, Luckmann reported on trips and recreation as planned in the ,y -Gi
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Weinstein questioned how the recreation budget money is used. Discussion
ensued with Goodwin restating the intent of the recreation money which we give to
the Senior Citizens' Club.
MOTION. Moved, seconded, and passed to grany $2200 to the Senior Citizens' Club.
POTION Moved, seconded, and passed to receive a financial report on any money
granted at the end of the grant year.
S. Goodwin gave a report on the financial status of MMHCC. Also the status
of their need for and search for a Deputy Director.
Coordinator's Report: Melcher ascertained that the Weekly Reports should be
continued.
No further business.
MJTION: Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously that the meeting be adjourned
at 8:50 PM.
The next meeting of the Council on Aging is set for January 9, 1980 at 7:30 PM