HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-03-COA-minTown of Lexington Council of Aging Board Meeting
Wednesday May 3, 2023
2:37-3:57 PM
Hybrid meeting
Present: Julie-Ann Shapiro, Bonnie Teitleman, Ellen Cameron, John Zhao, Sudhir
Jain, Sandra Shaw, Sue Rockwell, Julie Barker, Jyotsna Kakullavarapu, Mark
Sandeen
Staff: Melissa Interess, Michelle Kelleher, Bea Holland (MMSS) , Kelsey Rollins
John called the meeting via zoom to order at 2:37 PM, took attendance.
Public Comments: None
Minutes from April approved
New Business
• Julie-Ann thanked COA Board members stepping down: Betty Borghesani,
Camille Goodwin, Bonnie Teitleman
• Discovery Day-will COA participate? Michelle states COA will not b/c set up
not possible; Sue Rockwell volunteered to provide set up from Depot;
transportation will have a booth
• Friends of COA Topics
o Peter Holland described and updated role of FCOA
o FCOA had an unpaid consultant address how to publicize FCOA and
elicit interest and contributions, increase visibility; brainstormed
ways to do
o OWLL Jane Trudeau provides intellectual activity 4 courses annually
for seniors; 10th anniversary, has offered 122 classes to 1000
participants
o Lifetimes 2x annual publication Suzanne Caton arts for seniors
o Finances Shirley Stolz -Dana Home Foundation has given OWLL grant;
annual awards 6/7 at Community Center 6pm; source of FCOA
income is from 2 trust funds, interest deposited into FCOA budget;
current balance: $14,569. Spent on Veterans’ program, $10,000 to
Lexington, post office, instructors, webmaster
Age Friendly
• Julie-Ann and John proposed resource guide and updates for seniors on
aging in place
• Parking program- will meet w/Selectboard to update and request
continuation, provide memo on participants and plan
Staff Reports:
Michelle Kelleher, Senior Services Director
• Adam Sutton workplace coach consultation 5/9
• Walk MA Challenge 5/1-10/31
• Mental Health Awareness Month- many activities
Kelsey Rollins Senior Services Coordinator
• Storytelling 50 registrants
• Summer, fall planning
Melissa Interess, Director Human Services
• Office manager retired, new manager Tracy Boudreau
• Veteran Services Director new person beginning 5/18
• Outreach clinician will be giving vaccines to homebound
• Wellness Clinic with Health Dept available by appointment: BP,
vaccines
Liason Reports Abbreviated
Minuteman Senior Services Sudhir Jain, Bea Holland- New programs, publicizing
services
Transportation-Sudhir Jain-Discussion of $20 annual fee
FCOA- Sudhir Jain- see above
Commission on Disability-Bonnie Teitleman- no update
Recreation Committee Julie-Ann no update
Lexington Housing-Susan Rockwell -Vynebrook renovations, relocation working,
plumbing issues, alarm updates
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee- no update
Vision for Lexington-Jyotsna Kakullavarapu- no update
Housing Partnership- John Zhao- Board support for MBTA requirements, continue
to push, Betsey Weiss joining HP
Mental Health Task Force-Ellen Cameron- no update but see above on Mental
Health Awareness month
Lexington Center Committee-Sandra Shaw- support Articles 33, 34; advocate for
tree canopy; retail vacancies
Strategic Equity Advisory Ellen Cameron -working with Hemali Shah, hope to
publicize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Meeting adjourned by John 3: 37PM
Next meeting of COA : June 7, 2023 2:30 -4PM location TBD
Submitted by Bonnie Teitleman