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Emily Lavine
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Subject: Huiman Services Committee Minutes 2/12/13
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The meeting took place at the Senior Center 7:30 PM called to order
• ,,y Lea Gard
Staff Update: Charlotte Rodgers and Emily Lavine reported that the
January 29th Seminar on stress and college admissions was a huge
success with a full house at Cary Hall; about one hundred people had
to be turned away for safety reasons. There was much participation
by young people at the microphone. LexMedia will broadcast the
entire event and tapes are available at Cary Library.
Charlotte reported that the Board of Selectmen approved the two town
agreement with Bedford regarding Veterans Services. The plan gives
Lexington's VSO (Ryan Lennon) the title of district director: he will
oversee Veterans' affairs in both towns. Lennon will train and
supervise a part -time backup VSO. This arrangement is in
compliance with GL115 and Bedford will contribute toward Lennon's
salary. There are still space problems for the VSO but Charlotte
reported Ryan has made good use of a small office for interviews.
Regarding Transportation Services, Emily reported the use
of Lexpress is up 73 %y there were 165 Taxi voucher purchases which
include the young and disabled. M-4
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The Dana Home Foundation has sent out a request for proposals
specific to the senior population. Requests can range from $5K to
$50K. Staff is not certain at this meeting whether there is time this
year to make a request.
Much staff effort has gone into defining the open position regarding
youth services. Although there has been an increase in the caseload
of fragile families, there is a significant need for coordination with
town departments relative to the needs of young people. The town
manager's office is in the process of coding the position, the
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description of which was'prepared • the Human Services staff. Charlotte
,�istributed for discussion a draft chart of the human service department
trganization with suggestions of new titles and new responsibilities.
Zetty Borghesani reported that the Facilities Committee approved the
turchase • a community center.
( could someone please forward to Betty since I don't have her email
address--Thank you)
4/3/2013