HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-11-COA-min.pdf COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEETING - MAY 11, 1987
Present Dorothy Boggia
George Doughty
Ed Grant
Natalie Johnson
Barbara Rubin
Gladys Scanlon
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Louis Tropiano
Absent Wendell Benway
Ralph Freiden
Jack Gardner
Terry Gent A
Others Present Jack Edison, Frank Stowell, Mary Brock A\ 1, S t Aii
Staff Linda Vine
REMARKS
DorotlyBoggia called the meeting to order at 4 30 for an informal session
(insufficient members present for a quorum)
Dorothy stated that the Treasurer had $2,000 over budget and had returned
said amount to Bob Hutchinson.
The Lions Club has cancelled plans to hold the Glaucoma Clinic at the
Center, much to the disappointment of the Board. The reason given was
that Peter DiMatteo reported to the Lions Club that everyone had to be
out of the building by 3 00, which is NOT so
It is felt that it is important to have a meeting with the Condo Trustees
prior to their Annual Meeting regarding amendments and to share infor-
mation regarding problems There appears to be tension between private
owners and public use The Condo owners, represented by Mr. Peter
DiMatteo seem to envision the C 0 A. as the Town of Lexington. It should
be understood that we run our own programs at the Center and that they are
positive and cleared
The Committee moved to make plans to replace Ed Grant with a new person
Mr. Grant made a correction on the last paragraph of April 7th Minutes
• "Mr DiMatteo, Mr. Kelley and Jean Gaudet encouraged the C.O.A.
Board tosupport their endeavor to persuade the Town to address all major
problems in the Muzzey building. Mr. DiMatteo & Mr. Kelley felt that the
C.O A Board should postpone the Warrant Article dealing with the Senior
Center Heat until all the Muzzey building problems could be studied
Trustee Ed ,Grant noted his dissent to the proposed action by Mr. DiMatteo
and Mr. Kelley. A decision was made not to join with them. "
4 40 Formal Meeting began (quorum present)
Minutes of the May Meeting were read and accepted.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT, Linda Vine
Linda Vine distributed a Spans Memo from Evvy Saulich
Library Report The Library has many video tapes and there has been an
amazing rate of take-outs.
Linda mentioned we originally invited many and all groups to make use of
the Center. However, it is now considered impractical to be so liberal
and that we should perhaps limit our availability only to those functions
directly related to direct interaction with older adults, i.e. Spans,
Pen Pals, etc. Discussion was carried on regarding rental policy, after
hours policy, security, legal contracts, insurance (we're covered under the
Town policy (Are others covered?)
Dorothy Boggia suggested that the matter be put on hold 'til the September
Meeting when it should be discussed more fully.
HOUSING REPORT, Bill Sen
Housing Report was given out. The Special Town Meeting date was changed.
Terry Gent' s memo was sent out re Accessory Housing, More facts are
needed
Jack Edison stated that this should be closely coordinated with other
groups
Bill Sen remarked about the need for research on the Emerson Garden Condo
conversion problem.
Barbara Rubin suggested that the Senior Center sponsor a Housing Conference
and volunteered to work on the Committee.
FRIENDS OF THE C.O A. , Bill Sen, President
When they have their annual meeting on June 1 at 2 p m. in the Dining
Room, a standing Nominating Committee consisting of Bob Sacco, Marge
Batten, Judy Marshall will establish a slate to candidates to examine
and amend the bi-laws
C 0.A. _NOMINATING COMMITTEE, George Doughty and Louis Tropiano
presented the following slate
Dorothy Boggia, Vice Chairman
Terry Gent, Chairperson
Barbara Rubin, Secretary
Wendell Benway, Treasurer
A motion was made to vote on the slate of officers as read and a motion
was made and seconded Motion accepted as read.
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NEW BUSINESS
Linda reported that all participants enjoyed the attention given them
while taking part in the annual Patriot's Day Parade.
Check on possible purchase of a projector to be donated by the Lions Club.
Natalie Johnson reported that she had attended an AARP meeting in Arizona
and that she was recognized and welcomed warmly. There were 3 former
Lexington residents present who enjoyed meeting and talking with hero
Linda reported that she had been given permission to hire a secretary to
take the Minutes of the Meetings, therefore, Mary Brock is present at
this meeting A vote was taken that it would be permissible to use a
tape recorder at Board Meetings
A donation was made to the FCOA by Terry Gent to cover the salary for
said secretary
Barbara Rubin, as Board Secretary, will not take the minutes as she will
be given other tasks.
Gladys Scanlon distributed an update on priority billsuon Silver Haired
wig Legislature for 1987.
Jack Edison reiterated Linda 'a announcement of a party for Bob Hutchinson
to be held on Wednesday, June 17th from 5 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Hall,
Linda, on behalf of the Board and Staff thanked Dorothy for her year of
service the the Center, for her creative contributions and invited her
to a party being held-in_the_lounge this evening in her honor
The meeting was adjouned at 5 35 and Senior Center Staff enjoyed a
delicious wine and cheese buffet.
Respectfully submitted
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