The Prospect Commission on Aging meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Michael Rutkowski, Acting Chairman. Chairperson Jeannette Lampron is out sick and Vice Chair, Miriam Caouette is in the hospital.
Members Present: Michael Rutkowski, Albert Miele Sr., Richard Kuhn, Joseph Thompson, Ruby DeCosta, Jean A. Reilly
Others Present: Lucy Smegielski, Bill Brown
A Motion was made by Ruby DeCosta, seconded by Al Miele to approve the minutes of the regular meeting January 7, 2002. Vote Unanimous.
Director's Report: A Motion was made by Ruby DeCosta, seconded by Jean Reilly to accept the Director's Report. Vote Unanimous. A Motion was made by Joe Thompson, seconded by Ruby DeCosta to accept the Minibus Report for January as presented. Vote Unanimous.
Old Business: The Board of Recreation is looking into building a Bocci Court and Horseshoe Court. They will meet today (February 4). The Town Council is exploring the feasibility of Senior Housing. The signatures collected of Seniors interested in Senior Housing will reinforce the need.
New Business: Jeannette and Lucy prepared a budget proposal which was corrected to the correct increase for Municipal Agent. Lucy explained the line item for Minibus Maintenance may have to be increased. Salaries will go up 3%. The GWTD item is a payment to Waterbury for use of Prospect Seniors on the bus. A Motion was made by Jean Reilly, seconded by Richard Kuhn to accept the Budget Proposal as corrected. Lucy would like to purchase or rent a copier to collate the Newsletter.
AARP Report: Next meeting is March 1 at 11:00 am at the Firehouse with a corn beef and cabbage dinner or fish dinner price $10.
Prospect Senior Club Report: The meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 1 pm at the Senior CEnter. They are having trouble finding people to fill the offices. Due are $3 a year.
Public Participation: None
Joe Thompson commended the acting Chairman fora great job. Voye Unanimous.
The meeting scheduled for March 4 is cancelled. The next meeting will be April 1, 2002.
A Motion was made by Joe Thompson, seconded by Al Miele to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 am. Vote Unanimous.