HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-07-COA-minMinutes of the Lexington COA Board Meeting of
January 7, 2015.
Attendees: Nancy Adler, Betty Borghesani, Ellen Cameron, Camille Goodwin, Sophia
Ho, Gerry Howell, Marion Kilson, Harry Mackay, Richard McDonough, Barbara
Rediker, Julie Ann Shapiro
Staff: Kelly Axtell, Charlotte Rogers, Hemali Patel
Guests: Veronica Buckley, Julie Miller and Shaun Grady representing the
Commission on Disabilities. Several Lexington residents.
Nancy opened the meeting at 3:OOPM.
Public comments re Board Business: None
Review of Minutes of January meeting: Accepted unanimously.
Update on Windowpane Shop and joint COA /CCAC meeting. The Shop will sell the
same range of items following the move. Items will be compliant with Health
Department requirements. Discussion will continue regarding set up of Shop
(shelving etc.) and maximization of use of space. A question asked about the areas of
the existing and new Shop will be answered at the next meeting.
Staff Reports: Kelly introduced new staff member Hemali Patel who was welcomed
by the Board. Note was made that interviewing for a second position is ongoing.
Application to the Mass. Council on Aging has been submitted for a grant to support
the second round of an Aging Mastery program. The 12 -week program includes
topics such as health, nutrition, and quality of life. A new application for a Dana
Home grant is due in March to help support outreach, LexConnect and the new
wellness component (for Community Center).
Commission on Disabilities presentation: Victoria Buckley made the presentation
regarding the issue about sidewalks in Town that has resulted in the Selectmen's
decision to send a Warrant Article to Town Meeting that will emphasize
replacement of brick construction with concrete. The Board will support and speak
in favor of the Warrant Article. Nancy also suggested that an annual joint meeting of
the COA and the Commission on Disabilities be held. The Board supported that idea.
Ellen raised the possibility of placing a railing at the Community Center (from
parking area to building) to assist those with reduced mobility.
Announcements and New Business: Sophia announced a presentation regarding
Ebola at the First Parish Church. She also described arrangements for Martin Luther
King Day and Chinese Culture Day at the Library on January 24. Celebration of the
Chinese New Year will occur in February.
Harry suggested inviting representatives of the Fixit Shop to an upcoming
Board meeting. Nancy will arrange that.
Liaison reports:
Transportation: Richard noted that the price of on -board payment for
transportation has been increased to $2.50 and is now in compliance with ADA.
FCOA: Sophia noted that Barbara will be on the furniture subcommittee for
the CCAC. The idea of submitting a grant to the Trustees of Public Trusts for support
of furniture purchase was proposed. A brief discussion of funding and fund raising
followed. Re the OWLL program, Shirley Stolz of the FCOA reported that 115 have
already signed up for the next series. Shirley thanked Jerri O'Neill for her help with
spreadsheets.
Next meeting on February 4, 2015.
Respectfully submitted Harry A. Mackay.