HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-10-COA-min.pdf COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEETING MINUTES - November 10, 1987
Present Wendell Benway, Dorothy Boggia, Ruth Butler, George Doughty, Connie Foster,
Ed Grant, Terry Gent, Barbara Rubin
Absent Louis Tropeano
Others Present Jack Eddison, Frank Stowell, Sheldon Spector, Mary Brock
Staff Linda Vine
The meeting was called to order at 4 30 p.m. by Terrence Gent
TREASURER'S REPORT
After distributing copies of the revised budget for FY89, which reflects an increase for
the Senior Citizens' Club, Wendell recommended the following
- Request an Annual Report from the Senior Citizens' Club which will include infor-
mation on financial expenditures and attendance figures at activities financed by
the C 0 A
- Provide an opportunity through the C 0 A Newsletter to publicize the Club's activities
and trips
The Treasurer's Report was accepted as presented Linda was requested to design an appropriate
reporting form for the Senior Citizen's Club which they may complete and submit to the C 0.A
This form is to be reviewed at the next Board Meeting
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Heating - Radiant heat units are expected to be installed in December A temporary plastic
frame covering the skylight is in place with more permanent work to be done on it Glass will
be installed in the atrium windows in an attempt to cut down on heat loss All this heat
renovation work is to be completed in the next few months
New Member - Dr Kevin Grimes, who has done extensive volunteer work at the Center, has been
appointed to the C O.A Board
Book Sale - This fund raising activity, to benefit the C O.A Library, will be held on
Saturday, November 14th , from 10.00-4 00 Board Members are urged to volunteer their service:
Other - Reports on the Library and Meals on Wheels for the Month of October were distributed
HUMAN SERVICE COMMITTEE PRESENTATION
Steve Baran, Human Services Coordinator for the Town of Lexington, and Harvey Lowell and
Bob Cushman from the Human Services Committee, gave the presentation Following Linda 's
introduction, Steve Baran provided background information on the need for the innovative
Senior Health Monitor Program This cooperative inter-agency venture is directed toward
providing long term care support services for Lexington's frail elderly; a new direction
which the C O.A wholeheartedly endorses With the "Graying of America" and DRGs (Diagnostic
Related Groups) , there is an urgent need to provide those needing assistance with a coordi-
nated level of services through a case management approach Harvey Lowell and Bob Cushman
presented the Board with the program's proposed budget for FY89 Concerns were raised
regarding revenue sources, the number of clients to be served, administration, the future
of the program, and the obtaining of Town Meeting approval Toaddress these issues, Terry
Gent will form a subcommittee which will make recommendations for review by the Board at
its December meeting
The meeting adjourned at 6 15 p.m
Respectfully submitted,
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Barbara Rubin, pro tem Secretary