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Lexington COA Board Meeting
May 7, 2014.
Attendees: Nancy Adler, Betty Borghesani, Carroll Ann Bottino, Camille Goodwin,
Sophia Ho, Marion Kilson, Harry Mackay, Barbara Rediker
Staff: Charlotte Rodgers, Kelly Axtell, Barbara Deveau
Several guests
3:00 Nancy opened the meeting.
Minutes for the April meeting were approved unanimously.
Public Comments: None
Staff Reports:
- Charlotte announced that the Dana Home grant has been awarded. It will support
Senior Outreach services, addition of one staff member,transportation, and a
wellness room at the new Community Center.A report was circulated. Thank you to
the staff for their contributions.
- Staff are working on revisions to the Newsletter which will be reduced from ten to
six issues per annum. Barbara Rediker asked if the Senior Center program is
displayed on the local television network. It is not currently.A shift to online
presentation also was discussed. The Board agreed with the direction of change and
members expressed continuing support.
- Kelly noted reopening of the search for a nurse to fill the open part-time position
and reported that changes to the meal program will be forthcoming.A variety of
possible replacement programs were discussed.
- Barbara described two trips planned for May.
CCAC update: Betty reported that various subcommittees had been formed and
circulated a list of them and their memberships. The subcommittee on Governance
and Operations, as well as others, have started work. All meetings are open.
Annual Goal Setting: The following received discussion as goals for the next year:
- Continuation of planning re the Community Center and programming
- Discussion of housing options
- transportation (e.g., Saturday services)
- getting more seniors directly involved in programming
- inter-generational groups
- affordability of programs
New Business
Caroll Ann Bottino announced that this meeting marked the end of her term as a
Board member. Thank you Caroll Ann for your contributions.
Volunteers are needed for Independence Day activities.
Liaison Reports:
Transportation: Nancy noted that interesting changes (e.g.to routes) are
forthcoming.
Human Services: Betty reported that the committee is continuing to look at the
program that involves homeless families living in motel rooms in the area.
Ryan has started a program with a group of children.
There is continuing discussion of the levels of stress in many Asian families.
Housing Authority: Camille announced that Leo McSweeney is the new Chair.
Discussion is proceeding about updating programs at the Villages.
The budget is set for the future.
Problems relating to the diminishing Section 8 program were discussed.
Commission on Disabilities: Harry described discussion that was strongly
negative on the use of brick for sidewalks in the Town center renovations- a matter
also relevant to Seniors.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 PM.
Next meeting June 4, 2014.
Respectfully submitted
Harry A. Mackay