HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-04-COA-minMinutes of the Lexington COA Board Meeting of
March 4, 2015.
Attendees: Nancy Adler, Ellen Cameron, Sophia Ho, Gerry Howell, Marion Kilson,
Harry Mackay, Richard McDonough, Barbara Rediker
Staff: Kelly Axtell, Charlotte Rogers, Hemali Patel, Kristie Demirev
Nancy Adler opened the meeting at 3 PM.
Public Comments: None.
Review of Minutes: Accepted unanimously.
Staff Reports:
Hemali Patel noted the approach of the St. Patrick's Day lunch.
Charlotte Rogers described the multifaceted request for a Dana Home grant that
has been submitted. The Recreation Department will be responsible for fitness
programs including a request for the presence of a fitness trainer at a small charge.
Nancy Adler presented a letter endorsing the FCOA application to the Dana Home
Foundation Inc. for support of the OWLL program. The favorable vote of the Board
was unanimous.
Role of the COA Board in advocacy and support of the mission of Senior
services and program delivery:
Handouts describing the Policies and Procedures of the Administration on Aging
and the Lexington Council on Aging were distributed. An annotated version of the
Newsletter was used as a basis for initial discussion. The annotations highlighted
the aspects of the ongoing and special programs (e.g., veterans services, educational,
nutritional and physical programs, transportation related services, living well,
outreach) offered for Seniors. The desirability of two -way communication was
emphasized. Possible sign -up procedures were discussed in the context of more
extensive use of technology and credit cards for paying fees and charges. Nancy
Adler asked that Board members give thought to setting priorities in anticipation of
the move to the Community Center
Next meeting: April 1, 2015.
Respectfully submitted Harry A. Mackay