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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-01-17-COA-min.pdf i SELECTMEN' ..)-.40,, , V--- L;tG2 . 1981 ‘...i" '\ Tau9 of r-29c-texp COI, CIL ON AGING BOX 636 LEXINGTON MASS 02173 Minutes of the Council on Aginc Meeting on Nov. 17, 1981 Present: Ch. Rooney, A. Green, W. Sen, D. Boggia, J. Clark, S. Goodwin Staff : Melcher, Morehouse Special : W. Benway, Treasurer M. McDonald, Friends of CoA M/ Fitzpatrick, Silver-Hair Legislator Absent : G. Harris, B. Rubin, L. Tropeano, B. Luckmann, R. Weinstein The meeting was called to order at 5 : 04 pm. MOTION: Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously to accept the minutes of October 13, 1981 and the special meeting of October 27, 1981 . MOTION: Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously to accept the treasurer' s 1 report as read. I 1 Chairman ' s report: Rooney congratulated Board Members A. Green and B. Rubin on their reappointment by the Town Manager as Board members of the CoA. Rooney also expressed regret re the resignation of board member, S. Clark. Clark stated that work load pressures and his inability to attend 5:00 pm meetings as reasons for the necessity to resign. We shall miss his special input and expertise. Staff report: Melcher reported an extremely successful month with citizen involvement in manyand varied programs. A grassroots effort . has resulted in the planning of a Christmas Fair as a fund raising event for the Friends of the Council on Aging which in turn means that the Friends will have an increased fund with which to aid needy Lexington citizens. Minuteman Publications initiated a publicity session for photographs for their newspaper. It is hoped that money will be raised to purchase a serving cart to facilitate the volunteer workers in serving the congregate meals. The role of coordinator of the congregate meals has been beset with physical difficulties . We are about to indoctrinate the fifth coordinator, the preceding four having had to resign Gp`035'474,0U v i �9 _a 44'xrvct0 4 i (2) Minutes of the Council on Aaing November 17, 1981 (cont.) because of physical infirmaties . The CoA is extremely proud and pleased by the continuing involvement by all the volunteers and those whom they serve. The CoA has had a very busy month with numerous and varied activities . Update on the energy program: A new intake worker has been placed in the energy office by the name of St. Clair Phillips . Shirley Goodwin spoke about the challenges, complications, and hardship cases which he processed during his valued tenure as volunteer intake worker. Rooney stressed that extreme hardship cases should be reported to him for possible aid through other agencies in Lexington. The CoA has formed a small orchestra and hopes to give a performance in the near future. Board reports: Green spoke of the meeting to be held chaired by the Forum on Aging, an outgrowth of the White House Conference on Aging. SHirley Goodwin and Marion Fitzpatrick will attend, representing the CoA. Melcher expressed regret that there had been limited advance of the meeting making it impossible for Rooney, Morehouse or herself to attend. J. Clark wondered about any update on the Muzzey School stalemate It was stated that although there had been no turn down of the senior center/housing center concept the committee was still seeking alternative ideas for conversion use. It is the consensus that the abuttors do not challenge the concept of a senior center but are fearful of a mixed housing concept in conjunction with the center. Mary McDonald, who audits the books for the Meals on Wheels, spoke about diminishing funds available for reimbursing volunteer mileage costs and the subsidization of meals for e clients unable to pay. It is hoped that Christmas checks will be sent in as donation this year as has happened in the past She also reported a profit of $1609 from the raffle which the Friends of the CoA conducted. Sen reported on a meeting entitled SENIOR SPEAK OUT to be held on Tuesday, December 8th at 9:00 am in the Kennedy Hall of St. Brigid ' s Church. The topic to be discussed is "The impact of Reaganomics and Prop 2% on the elderly and the poor" . Board members are strongly urged to attend and to "speak out" from the floor with relevant statements. Minutes of the Council on Aging November 17, 1981 (cant) Goodwin reported that there is now a waiting list for services from MMHCC. He also stded that MMHCC does the outreach for the energy program in cases where the client is unable to come down to the intake office. Boggia spoke about enthusiasm for craft programs run out of the CoA center. She is hopeful that the CoA can have an on-going craft program throughout the year. Perhaps instructors could be located through the Arts and Crafts Society or the Painter' s Guild. Fitzpatrick reported on her work as a Silver-Hair Legislator and spoke of the increasing need for representation for the elderly. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 pm in order that the Board have its photograph taken for inclusion in the Annual Town Report. The next regular meeting of the Council on Aging will be held on Tuesday, December 8th, at 5:00 pm Signed: f f��/(-�,t (,/ / 42V / ` �--c. Elise V. Morehouse Assist. Coord. , CoA 1 ,I 1 I 1 l i t