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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