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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 9,1996
ATTENDING Clark Cowen, Chairperson
Phyllis Rand
Sheldon Spector
Anne Kriebel
Karen Santucci, Staff
John Curry
Jack Fisher
Peg Jemison
Irving Rothman, MHC Liaison
Gene Isotti
Barbara Rubin
ABSENT Jacqueline Davison
Ed Grant
Dan Fenn, Board of Selectmen
{ CHAIRPERSON'S REMARKS
Clark Cowen called the meeting to order at 4.30 p.m., and introduced Irving Rothman, Minuteman
Home Care Board Liaison. Clark announced that the political debate will take place on
Wednesday, October 16, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. with the four local candidates participating and Clark
moderating.
Gene Isotti noted that this will be Karen's last COA Board meeting as Acting Director Gene made
a motion that the Board express its gratitude and appreciation to Karen, the staff and volunteers
who have kept the Senior Center functioning during the six weeks of renovations under adverse
conditions, The motion was unanimously passed, and Clark will write a letter to the staff and to
the Lexington Minuteman expressing the Board's appreciation.
The minutes of the September meeting were accepted as written.
TREASURER'S REPORT
John Curry distributed a June 30th end of year financial report. The COA finished the year with
about $2,500 unspent, which was turned back to the town. John reviewed the Meals on Wheels
budget for the fiscal year and indicated that it is in good shape and remains self-funding.
However the budget for the Social Day Care Program will bear watching due to increased salary
and transportation costs. The $7 000 grant for transportation is now spent faster because of the
new transportation provider's increased per ride charge. The move to the new facility will also alter
the budget requirements.
Council on Aging Board Minutes -2- October 8, 1996
ACTING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
ADULT DAY CARE HOUSE We are still waiting for the leape from Minuteman Tech and a
determination as to whether or not we will have to pay local property taxes. A proposed budget
of yearly expense for the offsited program was submitted to the Board for its review It appears that
the allocated $36,000 will be needed for yearly expenses, depending on the tax issue. Since the
entire $36,000 will not be needed for FY97 the remainder may be allocated for start-up, including
furnishings and equipment.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR
The new director, Nancy Freed, will start on October 21st and for the first six months concentrate
on COA activities. On November 13th at 2 p m., there will be reception to meet the new director
and a welcome back to the Senior Center after the renovations.
UPDATE ON HVAC RENOVATIONS
The major work has been completed. The two back offices on the lower level still need flooring,and
finishing touches are not complete.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
After some discussion, it was decided to eliminate the housing committee and add an ad hoc Day
Care committee. The assignments are as follows:
Education Committee Barbara Rubin, Gene Isotti, Jack Fisher
Intergenerational Committee Sheldon Spector
Recreation Committee Clark Cowen, Phyllis Rand.
Day Care Committee Karen Santucci, Peg Jemison
Peg Jemison announced that the VNA has moved to Arlington, and there will be a reception on
October 24th to honor Dr Rabkin of Beth Israel Hospital to which everyone is invited.
The meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Rand, secretary