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LEXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 10, 1996
ATTENDING Clark Cowen, Chair
Phyllis Rand
Steve Baran, Staff
Linda Crew Vine, Staff
Monica Chang
Dan Fenn, HOS Liaison
John Curry
Peg Jemison
Karen Santucci, Staff
Barbara Rubin
Jackie Davison
Moira Abrevaya, Staff
Roz Gittleman, Human Services Liaison
Absent Ed Grant, Gene Isotti, Jack Fisher
Clark Cowen called the meeting to order at 4 35 PM The minutes of
the March meeting were accepted as written
Clark Cowen made the following motion, which was passed by
unanimous vote "I move that the Council on Aging extend a sincere
vote of thanks to Linda Crew Vine for her years of service to the
( Senior Citizen population of Lexington We wish Linda good luck in
her new position as Assistant Town Manager We will miss her
professional direction of Senior Center operations and her
inspiring leadership on Council on Aging activities "
ADULT DAY CARE FINANCIAL ISSUES John Curry reported that due to
a change in transportation services and longer hours for some Day
Care clients, three part time aides are now working over 20 hours
per week These increased hours could result in the need to
consider the issue of benefits for these workers If benefits are
paid, the program would no longer be on a fee for service basis It
is the sense of the Board to ask Carolyn Griffith for a staffing
plan and possibly look at giving one aide additional hours to
fill her staffing needs
RECREATION AND EDUCATION UPDATE Moira Abrevaya distributed a
detailed report on these activities, which include the Adventure
Group, a Muscle and Fitness Class, a Bike Group, an Investment
Group, various Health Programs with speakers, Recreational Trips,
two intergenerational programs during school vacation week, and
Board Games
NOMINATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Clark appointed Peg Jemison and
Jack Fisher to the Nominating Committee, to report a slate of
officers at the May meeting
L SENIOR DAY CARE BUDGET Clark reported that the Board of Selectmen
presented a Budget Resolution at Town Meeting which puts our
request for $36 , 000 for an offsite location for the Social Day Care
Program at risk He and Karen will attend a meeting of the Board
of Selectmen on Tues , April 16 to present our case for the need
for these funds The COA Board supports Clark in this action
DIRECTORS REPORT Linda distributed a Summary of COA Board
Planning Activities from June 1995 up to the present both short
and long range plans Included was the edited Mission Statement,
which was adopted
' The Lexington Council on Aging a policy making board, is dedicated
to enriching the quality of life of our older adults as they
encounter new challenges This mission is achieved with the help of
the Senior Center professional staff and volunteers
In cooperation with public and private agencies, the Council
provides information, education, recreation and social services
We support the independence and intellRctual and social well being
of our elder population We strive forlwelcoming Senior Center and
encourage active participation by the families and friends of the
citizens we serve
In order to achieve this mission, we set forth the following
goals " (The Board will continue working on these goals at a
future meeting )
Linda reported other staffing news By July 1, there will be one
person serving as Nutrition Coordinator The details have been
worked out with MHC and will be reviewed by their Board
Laura Clowe has been appointed Senior Volunteer Corps Coordinator
She is working 15 hours per week and will be at the May Board
meeting The program is now fully funded
Some dates to note are May 2 , 10 AM, the Blood Pressure Clinic,
May 4 , 10 AM to 4 PM, Lexfest; May 19 MHC Walkathon; June 14 FCOA
Annual Breakfast and Volunteer Recognition
The meeting was adjourned at 6 10 PM
Respectfully submitted
Phyllis Rand