HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-03-08-COA-minCOUNCIL ON AGING
P. 0. Box 636
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Lexington, SLA 02173
MINUTES OF MEETING ON
March 8, 1978
Present. Ch, W, Sen,, - Vv Ch. R, Weinstein Treas J, Carlson,, Sec, D
Williams, S. Clark, F. Cooper, Goodwin, A, Jackson, C.- Miller
Staff: J, Melcher, N. Shulkin� C,,Stohn
-Guests: Joan Sing, Alice Shafer, Jean Wood
Observer:. MO Baker
Absent: A. Paranya, J. Stumpp
The meeting was called to order at 7-:40 p.m.
MOTION Moved, seconded, and unanimously approved that the Minutes of.
the meeting on February 15, 1978, be approved as mailed to Council
Treasurer J. Carlson submitted his report on "Status of 1978 Budget
at March 8,, 1978",
MOTION Moved, seconded, and unanimously approved that the Treasurer's
report be approved.
Chairman's Report, Ch. Sen stated that the Council on Aging had. been
requested to be.at the March 13 meeting of the Board of Selectmen to dis-
cuss Articles 32 and 33 of the Town Warrant. The Appropriation Committee
had taken no action on these articles (rather, unfavorable action) because
"It is the understanding of the Appropriation Committee that the Board of
Selectmen are appointing a committc-_-_----t1:_to make a study .of this plan."
Department of Elder Affairs. Due to an emergency Margaret Clemmons was
unable to attend the meeting, as previously planned. However, considerablei
contributions were made to the discussion of Centers by Joan Sing, Beal .th.
Analyst, from that Department. Title V Grants are available for renova-
..tions for Senior Centers. It was mentioned that Amherst has a multi -service
center. There was discussion also concerning Day Care -Centers and their .1
value-.
ForumonAging, Alice Shafer presented information to JL ---he Council about
the activity of the Forum on Aging and up-to-date plans. It is desired
that as many people as possible attend the four Forum meetings.
Ad -Hoc Committee on Town Manager Memo. Council members made sugcrest,ions
o this rough draft -report, t- report, in which it was suggested that a Recreation
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Committee of the Council be formed. - S. Clark will rewrite the report,
and the final draft will be submitted to the Council at its next meeting.
Health Fair. Jean Wood, the Coordinator of the Health Fairr, a Gradu
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.Student at Boston College, presented the plans and.budcret for the
Health Fair, which is to be held at the Minuteman Technical
School on May 60
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Lexington. Couno i1 on. Aging Minute of Meeting on March 8,- 19-78, page 2.
MOTION It was roved, -seconded, and gassed unanimously, that the
Council set aside $500 for the Health Fair. Bills will he
submitted to the ' Treasurer of the CoA
Home Care. S, Goodwin reported that the . inuteman Home Care Corp ,,- .
has received additional funds and, therefore, they have_ "Open Intake"'
through June 30_
The meeting add ou.rned at 10 , 0 5.. M,. Staff Reports - are enc losed.
Respectfully subm t ted.,
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Dorothy B. Wi 111 ams
Secretary
STAFF REPORTS, Lexington CouncI1 on Aging, submitted March. 8, 1978
COCRD INATCR .
(Summarized by Secretary
Telephone calls for the month were 19-4. These are itemized if
you wish -details.
The Mini Bus -has been successful. - should we continue it through
June
If anyone knows of a senior citizen who Needs portable - TVDl.ease
let nye know as one has-been made available
The February 22 open House was a great success Bill sen gave an
interes ting to lk on a 1 ternat ' ve- 1 i f e s ty l.es . The Board _s encouraged
to come to our Open Houses, held monthly.
Jeanne Madden, the paralegal from the Home Care Corp � , .. s provin
to be of great value to our citizens, as evidenced by appointments
Two courses -are being held in the conference room by Middlesex
College one warping with the Visually impaired, the other Working . :
with the Elders with Communicative Disorders. Connie and I are
enrolled in the first one now - the second course follows the first...
The Trips are being filled at all times., Barbara Luckman does
the arranging with the agencies, and is a great help.
J. Mel.cher, Coordinator
MEALS -ON -WHEELS PROGRAM, February 1978
Total number clients.........
22
Total meals served...........
222
Total volunteers.,.,.....,...,,..
3
Total volunteer hours ........
135
Total volunteer miles.. m .....
1080
Coordinator hours..®....®m..-.
64
Coordinator miles..®..a.a.d..
105
S. Merf el.d , Coordinator
OUTREACH WORKER, senior Aide
Connie' s report in complete detail can be seen at the Cod. Office.
The Headings are. Clients Contacted at.
Client's Problem:
Referrals to
She reports services performed other than Outreach such as:
.Visits to well. -elderly clinics, courses attended, visit to
Nutrition site with Lexington client on mini -bus, public hearing
of Minuteman Home Care Corp,, staff meetings , Mystic Val ley
Mental Health meeting on Widow Workshop, conferences with
various agencies, and help with CoA Newsletters and delivery
to nursing homes.,
Submitted by D. Williams, Secretary CoA
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