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Lexington COA Board Meeting
April 3, 2013.
Attendees: Nancy Adler. Carroll Ann Bottino, Marilyn Campbell, Camille Goodwin, Sophia
Ho, Gerry Howell, Harry Mackay, Hank Manz, Marion Kilson, Barbara Rediker, Julie Shapiro,
Staff: Charlotte Rodgers, Barbara Deveau
Several guests
3:00 Nancy announced the purchase of the Marrett Road property and recognized the
contributions made by several people toward that end. As celebration, cake was served.
3:15 Nancy opened the meeting formally and introduced new member Julie Shapiro.
Public comments: Congratulations on the Marrett Road purchase were offered and its
possible use as a Community Center was recognized. Questions wee asked about
mechanisms for public input regarding programs. In answers, Nancy, Charlotte, and Hank
noted that Seniors will be involved in planning, including re courses and services. The
selectmen will be giving a Community Center Advisory Committee its charge. It is early but
ideas and comments can be provided to COA members and Charlotte and staff.
Minutes of the March 6 meeting were accepted.
Charlotte:
It is likely that Kelly and Barbara will work with 6 MBA students from the Heller
School re initial planning.
Emily Levine is now Assistant Director of Youth and Family Services which has been
reorganized. A new position will allow more emphasis to be placed on
intergenerational considerations.
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Anew hire will assist Ryan re Veterans' Services.
Barbara:
• Gave reminder re April 8 luncheon lecture on "Trends in the Modern Library ".
• Noted plans for training group leaders and facilitators.
The COA was reminded about the Volunteer Luncheon on May, 3, 2013 and the training
session to take place in Lincoln on June 14, 2013. Please reserve the dates.
Barbara Rediker:
• Provided update re Opportunity Knocks Group discussions, noting the upcoming
influence of a Community Center, need for fundraising, programs for evenings and
weekends, and rethinking aspects of program and access for those with disabilities.
Surveys are needed to gather information.
Marion:
• Discussion of Next Steps to be carried out with Barbara and Paulette.
Public comments were made regarding the importance of full access. Elevator availability
and other considerations were described.
Charlotte:
Provided an update re the Newsletter, including discussion of costs for mailing.
Alternative forms of delivery are under consideration. Marilyn Campbell and
Camille Goodwin will join staff to form a Newsletter working group.
Reports:
• Charlotte said that the Selectmen passed the 2014 Budget.
• Nancy noted that Transportation will be looking at transport to Marrett Road.
• Sophia reported that the FCOA had submitted their request for grant support.
• Marilyn pointed out differences between the Town's Departments and other units
that were Departments and also enterprises, which increased income possibilities.
How might such differences affect space sharing at a new Community Center? Such
sharing with the Recreation Department was noted.
• Carroll Ann reported that a preliminary report of the 20/20 Committee is
forthcoming.
Sophia raised questions about the scheduling of Meet and Greet sessions. Further
discussions re frequency, time, possible speakers etc. are needed.
Nancy adjourned the meeting at 4:40PM.
Respectfully submitted
Harry A. Mackay