HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-08-COA-min.pdf COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 8, 1988
Present Susan Nordemo, George Doughty, Wendell Benway, Barbara Rubin, Ed Grant, Ruth Butler,
Connie Foster, Kevin Grimes , Jack Eddison
Absent Terry Gent, Dorothy Boggia, Louis Tropeano
Staff Present Linda Vine, Deborah Bloomberg
Others Present Deborah Radway, Assistant to the Town Manager
Despite the lack of a quorum, Susan Nordemo, in the absence of Terry Gent and Dorothy Boggia, I
called the meeting to order at 4 45 P.M , delaying any decisions until a quorum was reached
REMARKS - Susan Nordemo
Susan introduced two (2) guests Deborah Radway, Assistant to the Town Manager, and Deborah
Bloomberg, new SPANS Coordinator at the C 0 A
SECRETARY 'S REPORT - Susan Nordemo
The report was accepted as written with one (1) minor correction The number of senior clients
in the Senior Health Monitor Program is an estimated number, varying from 20-30 people
depending on costs
SPANS REPORT - Deborah Bloomberg
The Coordinator reviewed the goals and major components of this intergenerational program,
which includes a high school credit course which she teaches, the pairing of SPANS students
with seniors, and the use of students for volunteer and chore services for seniors Although !
only four (4) students are registered for the course, others from last year's program continue I
to serve as volunteers It is hoped that next year this course will be computer listed and
offered during the high school day rather than scheduled in the afternoon which conflicts
with after school activities
DIRECTOR'S REPORT - Linda Vine
After showing the Board the new skylight, Linda discussed the upcoming renovations, the
- -- glazing and plexiglass , and noted the improvement in the heating situation, thus far
Another problem that must be resolved is the Social Day Care Director's office which is
musty and mildewed due to leakages
Linda has accepted two (2) new roles as 1) a member of the MMHC Advisory Board and 2) a
C 0 A regional representative
A joint assessment tool for seven (7) collaborating agencies has been developed and will be
implemented soon. This will save paperwork as well as the client' s time
A questionnaire regarding the C 0.A and its services has been placed in the November C 0.A
Newsletter and the Lexington Minute-man So far, the responses have been coming in slowly but
they are positive, with major requests for beano
Following Linda's mention of a new ad hoc committee on housing comprised of Sherry Edmonds
— and representatives from the Hancock Church and other agencies to develop a videotape on
accessory apartments, Ed Grant volunteered to assist on this project
Upcoming Senior Center activities include 1) A November 28th Open House for area nursing
home staffs hosted by Linda Vine and Kevin Grimes, a Board of Health sponsored Flu Shot Clinic
at Cary Hall on Thursday, December 1st from 1-4 P.M ; more outreach efforts by Peg Jemison,
including the possibility of a Wellness Clinic; an Open House in January for Lexingtonians
turning sixty (60) years old
MUZZEY TRUSTEE UPDATE - Kevin Grimes
( _ Kevin discussed the roof and drainage repairs that are presently taking place All but three
(3) assessments,ranging from $3,500 - $14,000 ,have been paid
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Deborah Radway will be meeting every other week with Linda for an update of C 0.A activities
and to provide support
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At the next C 0 A Board Meeting Ruth Butler would like to discuss MMIIC, its statement of
accomplishments, and measuring its outcomes
Connie Foster discussed her new job with ARC of Boston, an addiction Recovery Center for
people suffering from drug and alcohol abuse
In response to Wendell ' s concern about serving the greatest number of needy seniors through
the Senior Health Monitor Program, Linda mentioned that the Friends plan a fund—raising
event on APRIL 14, 1989 to support this program
Ruth Butler suggested the availability of a scholarship program through the C 0.A for
Seniors using the Hayden Recreational facilities This motion was carried and will be
advertised in the next C 0 A Newsletter
The meeting was adjourned at 6 05 P M The next C 0.A Board Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, December 13 , 1988 at 4 30 P.M in the Conference Room at the Senior Center
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Rubin, Acting Secretary