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TOWN OF LEXINGTON HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE 1014 JAN -9 AN10-- 06 APRIL 26, 2011 I" LE"611-0041 MA The meeting was called to order by Chair, Lea Gardner Elkin. Those in attendance were Lea, Gail Fields, Barbara Ciampa, Ellen McDonald, Mimi Ballard, Emily Lavine, staff member, Norm Cohen, Selectman, and Betty Borghesani of the COA. The minute of the March meeting were approves as recorded. Report for the Human Services Department ■ Emily reported that LexPress is piloting a program to make use of their vehicles in the middle of the day. The new route will include stops at the "villages" for the elderly and will transport people to the Senior Center in Lexington. It will allow seniors to participate in activities and to have lunch at the Center. This pilot program will run from May through July. ■ The police and the Human Services Department (HSD) will present a Pedestrian Safety program to advise seniors and immigrants about walking safely in Lexington. There have been several accidents involving pedestrian and this program will hopefully help walkers understand the rule of the roads and sidewalks. ■ One of the interns in the HSD has researched safety brochures written in Mandarin which is the language of many Lexington residents. A brochure from Canada is being reviewed for use here. Identification cards are also being created for residents who do not have drivers' licenses. ■ The fuel assistance program is ending for this season. ■ The "Race To Nowhere" a movie about schools, will be shown April 28 and 29 at Cary Hall. Tickets are available on line. ■ Discovery Day is May 28 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Volunteers to help at the HSD table are being sought. ■ The HSD staff is suggesting a brochure that would explain the Fund for Lexington. The brochure would describe how to donate and what the money is used for. Emily asked if the Committee members would consider preparing such a brochure for distribution in our community. She had prepared an outline of ideas and distributed an example of a brochure from Lincoln. Gail endorsed the idea and offered to help in the preparation. Membership Lea reminded the members that we are losing two members this year and asked everyone to think about possible candidates. Barbara has spoken to Peg Kennedy and asker her to "visit"the Committee's meeting next month. Other Business ■ Barbara reminded the members to contact their legislative representatives regarding the budget for elder services. ■ Norm reported that he had attended the State health care budget hearing. He also announced that the Lexington budget for 2012 is a balanced budget.