HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-03-COA-minMinutes:
Lexington COA Board Meeting
December 3, 2014.
Attendees: Nancy Adler, Gerry Howell, Sophia Ho, Marion Kilson, Harry Mackay,
Richard McDonough, Barbara Rediker, Julie Ann Shapiro
Staff: Kelly Axtell, Charlotte Rogers
Several guests.
Nancy opened the meeting at 3PM.
Public Comments re Board business. None
Review of Minutes of November meeting. Accepted unanimously.
Update on Windowpane Shop:
The two representatives of the CCAC who attended the November meeting
were unable to be present. Nancy reported that the issues raised earlier have been
heard in person and via the Minutes. The general topic will be kept on the COA
agenda until resolution. Continuation of the Shop is assured but other matters (e.g.,
precise appearance) are currently uncertain. A guest said that the two women who
have ben operating the Shop should be invited to a meeting with representatives of
the Manager's Office and CCAC. Also the CCAC representatives should visit with the
COA Board again.
Staff Reports:
Charlotte announced the appointment of Gina Rada as Veterans Services
Officer. Interviews for the vacant Community Social Worker position will continue
for a second round.
Kelly described crisis and ongoing services including
- the benefits of Lifeline for falls, many of which occur during Fall and Winter
seasons
- co- ordination with the Police Department regarding protective services
- continuing outreach as illustrated by plans to present in Spring an Evidence -
based health program in Mandarin
- discussion of other community -based programs that benefit seniors included
Project Ezra and Sand 4 Seniors
Sub - committee for CC furniture: Barbara Rediker volunteered to participate in the
subcommittee which will be involved in the selection of furniture for the new
Community Center.
New Business: Harry requested discussion of invitation to a member of the
Disabilities Commission for the January meeting in order to follow up on the
Selectmen's vote on more extensive use of concrete at Cary Hall entry. Harry was
asked to pass on the invitation.
Liaison Reports:
Transportation: Richard noted an issue re our compliance with Federal Guidelines.
Nothing has been decided.
FCOA: Sophia noted the CC furniture topic discussed earlier. She described the
positive reactions to the OWLL program and plans for the second semester courses.
Human Services: Charlotte said the Committee was focusing on a new report
regarding risky behavior among youth, aspects of which include alcohol and drug
use and academic stress
Recreation: Nancy reported for Ellen that 120 Lexington Seniors participate in the
Pine Meadows golf program.
Next meeting: January 5, 2015.
Respectfully submitted: Harry A. Mackay