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Home My WebLink About1988-01-12-COA-min.pdf COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 12 , 1988 Present Louis Tropeano, Ruth Butler, Terry Gent, Dorothy Boggia, Connie Foster, Wendell /- Benway, Barbara Rubin, Kevin Grimes , George Doughty, Susan Nordemo 1 Absent Ed Grant Others Present Jack Eddison Staff Linda Vine Chrm Gent called the meeting to order at 4 35 P.M REMARKS Terry, representing the COA, attended a meeting sponsored by the Selectmen, Planning Board, LEXHAB, and other appropriate agencies To address Lexington' s housing needs , direction and responsibilities were outlined LEXHAB, greatly interested in accessory apartment conversion, welcomes COA support of this option To discuss this further, Terry invited LEXHAB members to attend the February 9th COA Board Meeting SECRETARY'S REPORT Accepted as written TREASURER'S REPORT Wendell reported that we are on track with a comfortable margin, partly due to funds awarded by the Department of Elder Affairs for use at our discretion Wendell reviewed the FY89 Budget Reduction, requested by the Town Manager, of each department to include 5 ,10,15, and 20% decreases Due to fixed budget items , only semi-fixed and variable expenses can be reduced which would certainly curtail some of the COA's program It is hoped that the COA will not be faced with any reduction in its budget SENIOR HEALTH MONITOR REPORT Dorothy Boggia read a personal letter she wrote to the Human Services Committee expressing her reservations about this program She is especially concerned with costs and administration. Terry concurred, adding liability and the case management concept as important issues that must also be explored in a broader context To prepare for the February Board Meeting, Terry will develop a counter proposal to be reviewed by the subcommittee and submitted to the entire COA Board for discussion Wendell , expressing his personal opinions , felt that the budget for the first year is reasonable and he expects that follow-up funds will be forth- coming Barbara Rubin suggested including a mechanism for evaluation of the program at the end of the first year to plan effectively for the coming years DIRECTOR'S REPORT Linda submitted her maternity leave plans to the Town Manager requesting that Suanne Dillman serve as Acting Director with financial compensation, and an intern from Middlesex Community College be a paid staff member during this time The Town Manager has given his approval Lawrence Miller, a former Raytheon Company employee and a volunteer at the COA Fix It Shop, has prepared a list of supplies/equipment which he is submitting to Raytheon to underwrite the cost of these items Meals on Wheels needs drivers, especially on Monday All volunteers are welcome Pay Phone - The Muzzey High Condominium Trustee Association has agreed to the installation of a pay phone in the lobby area of the condos right outside the Senior Center entrance In addition to the installation cost of $106 70, the COA is obligated to guarantee $ 50 usage per day, and pay a monthly charge of $20 78 Further investigation of the telephone for the convenience of the Seniors will take place A motion was made and amended to support the installation of the phone Life Line - The COA will recommend to the Friends of the COA to pick up part of the cost for those Seniors who cannot afford this service 1 (OVER) Rotary Club - The Club is sponsoring a Dinner/Dance this coming Saturday, January 16th , and will send buses to pick up Seniors at the villages and the Senior Center A thank you letter will be sent Activities - Barbara Rubin, alias Dr Ruth, will present her lecture on Sexuality this coming Tuesday, January 19th Kevin Grimes will be showing a film on Alzheimer's Disease the next two Thursdays, January 14th and 21st Friday, February 12th , the COA will hold a thank you party for all its volunteers COA Board Members are invited to attend Terry introduced the two new COA Board Members, Susan Nordemo and Kevin Grimes At the March COA Board Meeting a review of all COA services will be given to acquaint the new Board Members with COA operations and update the older COA Board Members as well The meeting adjourned at 6 P.M Respectfully submitted, Barbara Rubin, pro tem Secretary -2-