The Prospect Commission on Aging meeting was called to order at 10:00 am, by Jeannette Lampron, Chairperson.
A motion was made by Miriam Caouette, seconded by Mike Rutkowski to approve the minutes of the regular meeting January 6, 2003. Vote Unanimous.
A motion was made by Joe Thompson, seconded by Ruby DeCosta to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting January 6, 2003 as amended. Vote Unanimous.
Director's Report: Lucy reported last year that Toni Barnes had fallen over a coat in the Great Room of the Senior Center and has been going for therapy and now surgery is being discussed by her doctor. Lorraine may be able to fill in on Fridays. New Bingo Balls were purchased with proceeds from the 50-50 raffle held at Bingo every Friday. Gifts were given as memorials in memory of Peg Innantuoni and Jim Doyle. This and money donated by others goes into the activity fund. Lucy submitted the budget for this year. On February 6, 2003, Lorraine Morris, Gina Ash, and Jack Murphy will go to a meeting to prepare a check list for the new Senior Mini-Bus. A motion was made by Mike Rutkowski, seconded by Ruby DeCosta to accept the Director's Report. Vote Unanimous.
Old Business: A letter has been sent to Mr. Mauriello regarding parking. Jeannette made up a nice thank you card to send to Reno Gola to thank him for the beautiful painting job he did in the Senior Center. It was suggested that the Commission meet fewer times in the year. Jeannette will bring a schedule to be voted on at the next meeting.
New Business: Lorraine Morris caught up with the bus reports that were missing from her sick leave absence. A motion was made by Mike Rutkowski, seconded by Al Miele to accept the bus reports for July, August, October and January. Vote Unanimous.
Senior Club Report: Members now total over 470. The occupancy of the Great Room is 133 with chairs and 62 tables set up.
AARP Report: Brown bag lunch at 11:30 am Friday, February 7, 2003 and corn beef and cabbage dinner on March 7, 2003.
Public Participation: None
A motion was made by Joe Thompson, seconded by Richard Kuhn to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 am. Vote Unanimous.