Commission on Aging Minutes - August 8, 2000
Commission on Aging
August 8, 2000
Special Meeting
The Prospect Commission on Aging meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Vice Chair,
Miriam Caouette.
Members Present: Miriam Caouette, Jeannette Lampron, Joseph Thompson, Michael Rutkowski,
Albert Miele, Jr., Jean A. Reilly
Others Present: Lucy Smegielski, Mayor Bob Chatfield plus three others.
A letter of resignation was sent to Mayor Bob Chatfield by Olga Novicky, Chairman and Steven
Novicky due to health reasons.
Election of new Chairman: Miriam Caouette, Vice Chair asked for nominations for the
position of Chairman. A motion was made by Joe Thompson seconded by Mike Rutkowski to
nominate Jeannette Lampron Chairman of the Commission on Aging. Vote Unanimous.
Jeannette presided as Chairperson for the rest of the meeting.
A motion was made by Jeannette Lampron, seconded by Mike Rutkowski to approve the minutes
of the July 5, 2000 meeting. Vote Unanimous.
Director's Report: A motion was made by Al Miele, seconded by Joe Thompson to accept the
Director's Report and Bus Report. Vote Unanimous.
Old Business: None
New Business:
a. Approval of Job Descriptions: The job description for Senior Director was read aloud by
Jeannette Lampron. A Motion was made by Jean A. Reilly to accept the job description for Senior
Director as written, seconded by Miriam Caouette. Vote Unanimous.
The job description for Minibus Driver was read. A Motion was made by Joe Thompson, seconded
by Al Miele to accept the job description for Minibus Driver as written. Vote Unanimous.
The job description for Driver/Dispatch/Recreational Assistant (DDRA) was read. A Motion was
made by Mike Rutkowski, seconded by Joe Thompson to accept the job description for DDRA as written.
Vote Unanimous.
The job description for Receptionist/Dispatch was read. A Motion was made by Mike Rutkowski,
seconded by Joe Thompson to accept the job description for Receptionist/Dispatch as written. Vote
Unanimous.
A job description from New Opportunities for Waterbury, Inc. for Elderly Nutrition Program
Site Manager, was entered into the records.
A daily mileage chart for the minibus, made by Mike Rutkowski was presented. A Motion was made
by Jean A. Reilly, seconded by Miriam Caouette to accept the chart with a change to the mileage used
column. Vote Unanimous.
This chart will be readdressed in three months to see if the reports for the minibus are clearer
as to how often seniors use the minibus and where the bus is at a given time.
b. Senior Center Update: Mayor Bob gave a report on status of the new senior center. It is
coming along nicely. Lucy Smegielski showed the Commission the completed tiles made by her father
for the center. The Commission asked Lucy to give their thanks to her father.
c. Meeting Dates: A special meeting may be called on August 28 or 29 for a visit to the site of
the new senior center. The meeting would be held at the police station to be close to the site.
TRIAD Report: None
AARP Report: The meetings will be changed to the first Wednesday of the month as soon as the
new senior center opens.
Prospect Senior Club Report: None
Public Participation: None
A Motion was made by Mike Rutkowski, seconded by Joe Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 9:55.
Vote Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeannette Lampron, Chairman
Martha Brown, Clerk