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Home My WebLink About1995-03-08-COA-min.pdf LEXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES L MARCH 8, 1995 ATTENDING Clark Cowen, Chair Phyliss Rand Jack Fisher Karen Santucci, Staff Linda Crew Vine, Staff Steve Baran, Staff Monica Chang Dan Fenn, BOS Liaison Terry McKenna, MMHC Repr John Curry Ed Grant Barbara Rubin Donna Hooper, HS Liaison Absent Jackie Davison, Frank Chen, Eugene Isotti Clark Cowen, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 4 30 p m Clark said he attended the Firefighters Spaghetti Dinner for se- niors on March 5th and thanked the firefighters on behalf of the COA Board MINUTES OF FEBRUARY, 1995, MEETING The February minutes were corrected to read 12 Oakland Street as the address for the Decorator Showcase House RECREATION COMMITTEE--Phyliss Rand The following activities will begin again this spring Strike One--present attendance twelve seniors; COA Walking Group--several historic walks planned; Bike Club--supervision from the Recreation Department; Tennis Club for age group 45 plus through the Recreation Dept Senior Golf League--Clark Cowen organizer; Senior Canoe Trip from the Concord boathouse--Recreation Dept Asian Fitness Program did not go due to cost of program SENIOR HEALTH MONITOR PROGRAM--Karen Santucci, Social Worker Karen made the following points regarding the SHMP Average of 41 clients; Nursing agency excellent; staff consistency good; Volunteer social worker is providing support for clients; The nursing agency provides blood pressure clinics at Supper Clubs This works well for individuals coming off the SHMP as former clients can still be followed by the same nurses Program will be bid again in May Spending is ahead of last year Will need to allocate an additional $3,500 L -2- Karen described a typical client of the program as being female, 80-plus years, functionally and mentally impaired, multi-user of services and generally lives alone Jack Fisher stated his concern that people receive early evaluation for dementia EDUCATION COMMITTEE--Barbara Rubin Upcoming programs April 5th Death and Dying II The Experiences of Faith May 10th Conference on the Hidden Cost of Owning your Home MINUTEMAN HOME CARE--Terry McKenna Reported on the local White House Conference plans, and the ASAP legislation After discussion regarding the ASAP legislation, the Board moved to send a letter of support, drafted by Linda Vine DIRECTOR'S REPORT SOCIAL DAY CARE--Distributed letters from MMHC rating the SDC program as a "1--exceeds expectations"--credits go to Carolyn and her staff SENIOR SERVICE CORPS survey and letter will be mailed week of March 12th AIR CONDITIONING ARTICLE on Town Meeting warrant to conduct study on air quality issues within the Center reduced to $8, 000 Dan Fenn discussed the reasoning behind this re- duction and how we might proceed in planning for next year ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY is being proposed by the Grey Nuns They will be calling various Board members for their views CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENTS distributed for review to the Board Intent is to raise awareness of staff and volunteers FINANCIAL REPORTS--John Curry The following information was distributed TOWN OF LEXINGTON FISCAL FY95 EXPENDITURES LEDGER for 7/1/94- 12/31/94 information covers both personal services and the operating side of the Town budgets MEALS ON WHEELS FISCAL 1995 REPORT--July-December 94--per meal cost decreased, therefore program is doing well SOCIAL DAY CARE FISCAL 1995 REPORT--transportation costs have increased due to the fourth day of service The Board will need to decide within the next three months on an increase--a cost analysis handout was distributed The Board will await word from Minuteman Home Care to see what amount they will raise reimbursement for State Home Care clients Meeting was adjourned at 6 30 p m Respectfully submitted, Linda Crew Vine, Acting Secretary