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Town of Lexington Council of Aging Board Meeting
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 TOWN 'ERK'
Zoom Video Conference
LEXINGTON MA
PRESENT: Betty Borghesani, John Zhao, Sandra Shaw, Sue Rockwell, Julie Barker, Jyostsna
Kakullavarapu, Ellen Cameron
STAFF: Melissa Interess, Michelle Kelleher, Mark Sandeen
John called the meeting via zoom to order at 2:34pm, took attendance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: none
REVIEW AND APPROVAL of December minutes
NEW BUSINESS:
Sandra brought up the question about meeting in person vs zoom. ordering how many people
would prefer in person vs online. Hybrid was also brought up as a possibility.
The Governor extended zoom meetings till March. Discussion was pros and cons in person vs
online.
Vote was taken 6 yes, 1 no vote for hybrid meeting- using the owl.
For Hybrid chair and quorum must be in room, in person
Betty brought up a joint FCOA meeting with the COA and we hope it will be April or May.
John mentioned the Housing Partnership Board is still looking for a full board and voting board
member from the COA. If interested, please contact John.
AGE FRIENDLY: Melissa,John, Betty and Ellen met with the Town Council- Mina.
Betty,John and Ellen : we were advised that we can draw up a list of possible resources and be
careful with our wording and how we draw up the list. We need another Age Friendly meeting
to really look into our next steps. We will need to update the list in a time frame that we will
determine. We need to be careful how to gather the list, of vendors ( ie plumber, handyman
etc) how to update and how often. We will bring this to the COA Board for approval and of
course the Town Council. We will also consult with Melissa and Michelle on this process and the
next steps.
STAFF REPORTS: Melissa- no current updates.
Michelle: Senior Services Coordinator job posted. Chinese New Year Lunch and entertainment
on January 191h. Lauren (intern) will have a 3-week series art of r Mental Health at the end of
January.
LIAISON REPORTS:
Minuteman Senior Services no update
Transportation Committee- no update
FCOA- Betty Borghesani-sent out fundraising requests in December. Okay response but down
from previous years. Looking into a Tea Celebration for FCOA 50 years, with OWLL, Lifetime,
COA etc.
Looking for grants.
Disability Commission- no update
Recreation Committee- no update
Lexington Housing Authority- Sue Rockwell- Countryside is finishing up with Bathroom and
doors renovation. Vinebrook renovations start in March but having challenges with residences
reluctant to being relocated, and the challenges that faces. Housing Authority had two
meetings, now meeting 1;1 with residences and have interpreters' student working with
maintenance. LHA working on Rent policy.
Vision for Lexington-no update
Lexington Housing Authority- no update
Mental Health Task Force- no update
Lexington Center Committee- no update
Strategic Equity Advisory Team- meets in two weeks.
Meeting adjourned at 3:22pm
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Cameron