HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-06-COA-minMinutes:
Lexington COA Board Meeting
February 6, 2013.
Attendees: Nancy Adler. Betty Borghesani, Carroll Ann Bottino, Camille Goodwin, Sophia
Ho, Gerry Howell, Harry Mackay
Staff: Charlotte Rodgers, Kelly Axtell, Barbara Deveau
Several guests
3:00 PM. Nancy opened the meeting.
Public comments: None
Minutes of the January 2 meeting were accepted.
Charlotte:
• After noting the large attendance, Charlotte drew attention to the new format of the
Newsletter and asked for feedback. A working group is trying to reduce costs of
publishing the Newsletter.
• Announced Dana Home Foundation request for grant proposals. Asked for ideas to
be shared with staff. Possibilities include support re transportation needs (e.g., point
to point shuttles). Support for development of data base of at -risk seniors in
Lexington would be useful.
Barbara:
• Introduced Paula Slattery who is an intern from Lesley University. She will be
assisting Kelly with home visits and liaising with Police and Fire Departments.
• Noted success of bus trip to Boston and will look into spring trip. In planning is a
trip to IKEA in March. Thank you to FCOA for financial assistance.
Kelly:
• Gave an update on the Standards of Independence document, which has moved
through the offices of Town Counsel, Town Clerk and Town Manager. Copies of the
current document were made available. Staff will now use it for outreach, the
website, etc. Several visitors commented and discussion re where to post the
document ensued.
Paul Lapointe:
• Provided update re Master Facilities Planning Committee. Discussed work on
prioritizing facilities projects, including a Community Center. Information gathering
has been completed and discussions with consultants have moved ahead. There will
be more opportunities for public input. Ideas about a Community Center have been
evolving and some are described in a report available on the Town's website.
Additional reports were discussed briefly. Paul and Charlotte agreed to make
addresses available via email.
Jane Trudeau:
• Discussed the role of the FCOA.
• A current project is development of a website. Ideas for topics that could be
included should be passed on via staff and COA members.
Reports:
• Carroll Ann drew attention to the 20/20 Committee's questionnaire. As many as
possible should complete it.
• Camille noted that the Greely Village Resident Board is looking for an additional
member.
• Harry reported that the Commission on Disability has the topic of parking well in
hand.
Respectfully submitted
Harry A. Mackay