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Home My WebLink About1986-06-10-COA-min.pdf „ , Minutes of the Council on Aging June 10, 1986 r lamp qr.3se,rzziop Lexington Senior Center Council on Aging Present Wendell Benway, Treas , Dorothy Boggia, Chr„ Jack Gardner, Terry Gent, V Chr , Ed Grant, Natalie Johnson, Barbara Rubin, Gladys Scanlon , Secy , Lou Tropeano Absent Dr Ralph Freiden Others Present Jack Eddison , Selectman Liason, Edith Cheever, Frank Stowell, Jim Wanless , MMHC Reps Staff Linda Crew Vine, Executive Director The meeting was called to order at 4 35 p m Chr Boggia reminded us that the next regular CoA Meeting will be Tuesday, September 9 at 4 30 p m However, we should set a date at this meeting for an August "Think Tank” MOTION Minutes accepted as presented Made, seconded and passed Treasurer ' s Report through May (11 months) A discussion re funds avail- able etc Linda and Wendell are monitoring expenses MOTION Treasurer ' s Report accepted as presented Made , seconded and passed Linda discussed her written report on proposed reorganization (copies of which were distributed) Full time Administrative Assistant - these pro- posed duties have been streamlined Evie Saulich' s hours to be increased as will Marilyn Campell ' s hours (5 or 6 extra hours from Formula Grant) Linda put an ad in the paper for an Admistrative Assistant Think Tank Report Terry reported on the constructive session we had on Saturday, June 7th Meeting went very well The focus of the next meeting will be to take direction to the highest priority - Elderly Housing Terry felt good about the meeting - time well spent - perhaps expand the group to include some expert opinion and invite other town boards Natalie typed a copy of the Think Tank Discussion All participants en- joyed a gourmet luncheon prepared by Dottie Boggia Discussion re Computer System FCOA to pay for computer $1 ,324 10 plus $500 00 printer and a cable It is ready to be moved to the center Terry volunteered his secretary ' s time to teach software (15 to 20 hours) A data base of important information will help in the development I( programs i " fi. 4y.4, LINDA CREW VINE, Executive Director °cygN�ror 1475 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington, Mass 02173 Telephone(617)861-0194 Discussion re information already available Data base is important because it is not just a collection of information but will be a skills bank to get greater participation and we will be able to use the resources ( and talents of the group Ed Grant remarked on Terry ' s excellent pre- sentation at the Think Tank - it was a great job and a help to Ed Jack Eddison remarked on how fast we took up the challenge and moved on it FCOA Annual Report Approximately 100 persons attended Regular agenda- Minutes ,Fiscal Reports from the Window Pane Shoppe, Library etc Window Pane Gift Shoppe presented two Silver Tea and Coffee Sets for use of COA functions The following officers were elected Bill Sen , President, Ed Ruane , Treasurer and Marilyn Cortell , Secretary There is currently no Vice President Funds in excess of $20 , 000 00 - closer to $25, 000 00 Window Pane Gift Shoppe-brisk business Book Sale netted $1 , 100 00 Shall we have an event in the Fall? Reorganization Terry reported--On or about the First Anniversary of the Center there will be a formal dedication of the rest of the building Should this be coordinated with Lex-Hab? Details to come Muzzey Condo Trustee Report Annual Meeting held last week 1) First Budget Substantial savings in insurance - what should be done with extra freed up money - apply surplus to future expenditures 2) Parking situation mixed use, private and Senior Center If activities reach a magnitude something will have to be worked out 3) Overall security the front door 4) Proposed alternatives to building superintendent DeMambro is leaving the position and something will have to be worked out Mr Sweet' s position still up in the air - remaining until someone else takes his place Ed said question of sign did come up and town will have the address and Senior Center Sign showing both ways Bill Sen questioned whether mixed use clear in document Ed thought that Town would have its regular route of legal defense Terry suggest that we don ' t make it more complex than it actually is hdith Cheever reminded us that the 10th Annual Meeting of MMHC is Wednes- day, September 17th at 2 p m. Heritage Hall Champagne - cake - awards Blue and White Colors Lots of parking in rear - enter in rear. Jack Eddison reported that Chr Boggia and Secretary Scanlon had been re- appointed to the Board Gave the appreciation of the Selectmen for dis- tinguished service rendered so far and hope they will continue to serve as they have in the past MOTION Made, seconded and passed that the Meeting be adjourned at 5 20 p m. Signed //(J Next Meeting - Tuesday,September 9 �A L �� 4 30 p m Senior Center Cla ys A Scanl0,6L-10-24:// n , Secretary GAS gas