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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-02-COA-minMinutes Lexington Council on Aging Wednesday, May 2, 2013 3:00 PM @ Lexington Senior Center Attendees: Gerry Howell, Assistant Chair Marion Kilson Barbara Rediker Marilyn Campbell Charlotte Rodgers, Director of Human Services Barbara Deveau, Senior Services Coordinator Kelly Axtell, Asst. Director Senior Services Camille Goodwin Betty Borghesam Sophia Ho Harry Mackay Meeting was chaired by Gerry Howell in Nancy Adler's absence Public Comments: Questions centered on Community Center development — how would survey done by CCTF be analyzed and how would architect be selected. Questions tabled until discussion of Community Center Minutes April minutes reviewed, corrected, moved and accepted. Human Services Staff Reports Charlotte Rodgers • COA leadership training is planned for June 14 at Bemis Hall in Lincoln. Charlotte has reserved space for 8 people. Requests that COA members let her know if planning to attend. • Veteran's Services — Bill Linnehan now providing 2 days a week service in Bedford in addition to the full time Veteran's Officer • Currently interviewing candidates for Youth Services Program Coordinator • Is still open position for a clerk • Dana Home Grant — waiting to hear if selected. • Newsletter — looking at decreasing cost by emailing and pick -up at senior center and discontinuing direct mailing. Barbara Deveau • Recent newsletter now mailed • Human services intern finishing up, her contribution will be missed. Kelly Axtell • Reported that Lexington was not selected for a Heller Grant from Brandeis Opportunity Knocks Workshop Update • Barbara Rediker and Marion Kilson reported on their review of workshop and distributed detailed outline of their discussion • Created seven topical categories: lunch/food related program, cultural activities /programs, health and wellness, fitness classes, other educational programs, trips, and other (i.e. Bingo) • Discussion included need for volunteer coordinator and custodial services position to enable staff to focus efforts on professional planning and implementation • Lunch /lecture format has been successful, FCOA has covered some of costs • Travel programs are likely to be popular program topic, less interest in local trips • Future ideas to consider include programming with other Lexington organizations (Brookhaven, Lexington at Home), targeting programs to younger seniors who are still working • Next steps are to review information from other senior centers and explore intergenerational programming Community Center • Purchase and sale signed yesterday, town will take possession on November 30 • Next step is formation of Ad Hoc Community Center Advisory Committee of seven people, chaired by Pat Goddard. It will also have liaisons from all town departments • Town in process of selecting architect who will have access to building this summer • Special town meeting in November will vote on funding • Looking at several phases to the project. Office space is good, is need for building of kitchen and large dining /meeting area. Offices and services will be transitioned to new center over time • Concerns centered around communication issues — Charlotte will have bulletin board where people can post their ideas, questions and concerns (such as parking concerns, moving schedules, continuation of services, etc.) • People can voice concerns and questions at next COA `meet and greet' on June 5 New Business Volunteers - Marilyn Campbell cited need for additional volunteers for programming at the new Community Center, need to develop intergenerational programs. She envisions one example as a `Repair Cafe' based on a model from the Netherlands whose motto is reuse, recycle, reduce, and repair Selectman's Goal Setting COA recommendations for next year • Smooth, coordinated transfer of senior center to new facility, with careful attention to providing good communication and information to all users of the center • Continuing work on transportation concerns • Housing for seniors • Outreach goal is to identify seniors with needs, provide education and resources to all citizens Committee and Liaison Reports • Nominating Committee - Marilyn Campbell reports the board is full • FCOA - Sophia Ho reports they are discussing fund raising tactics, also developing a web site • Disability Commission - Harry Mackay reports issues with non - eligible people using handicapped parking spots, renovations to Cary Hall will provide accommodations for visual/hearing/ and physical disabilities • Lexington Housing Authority Camille Goodwin attended annual meeting April 10, reports that as a result of a recent hot water problem at Greeley Village lasting 3 days on a weekend, there will now be someone from maintenance on duty 7 days a week. SAVE THE DATE: COA Volunteer Luncheon May 3 COA Board Training in Lincoln, MA June 14 COA Meet and Greet 2 -3 pm June 5 COA Board Meeting 3 -4:40 June 5 Meeting adjourned at 4:45. Respectfully submitted, Betty Borghesam