HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-12-11-COA-min.pdf LEXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 1996
ATTENDING Clark Cowen, Chairperson
Phyllis Rand
Anne Kriebel
Sheldon Spector
Nancy Freed, Staff
Dan Fenn, Board of Selectmen •
John Curry
Barbara Rubin
Jacqueline Davison
Gene Isotti
Peg Jemison
Jack Fisher
ABSENT Ed Grant
CHAIRPERSON'S REMARKS
( The meeting was called to order by Clark Cowen at 4:35 pm. Clark received a thank you note from
Karen Santucci for the gifts presented to her by the Board. Clark presented an idea to stimulate
increased participation by the more active seniors at the Senior Center He discussed the
possibility of an Elder Study Program to be held on a weekend with two or three courses. The
Education Committee will be presenting an extended program by Gene Isotti on the History of the
American Musical Theater The Education Committee will work with Clark and Nancy on
development of Clark's suggestion.
The minutes of the November 13th meeting were accepted with the following revisions. The last
sentence in the first paragraph on page two should be "Karen Santucci expressed her appreciation
for the gifts received from the Board for her interim duties as COA Director " The last two
sentences in the section on Budget Review should be "Nancy will present the 1998 COA operating
budget to the Board of Selectmen on Nov 25th, and some Board members may be asked to attend
this meeting."
TREASURER'S REPORT John Curry reviewed the first quarter (ending 9/30/96) financial reports
for Adult Day Care and Meals on Wheels, which are on schedule. John explained that $7,800 of
the $36,000 allocated for the rental of an offsite location for Adult Day Care was used for the
overrun on the HVAC installation, leaving a balance of $28,200
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT Barbara Rubin reported that Gene lsottii will present the
History of the American Musical Theater as a program series in the spring. Other ideas include
asking local restaurants to present food demonstrations, a program on safety issues, and a
discussion about the street lights in Lexington.
Council on Aging Board Minutes -2- December 11, 1996
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Activities Fees Nancy indicated that the current fees are used either for club supplies or to pay
an instructor The fee for the duplicate bridge would be $4 instead of$2.
Adult Day Care Update A special thank you to Sheldon Spector who worked at Raytheon, for
his help in securing the donation of a refrigerator washer, freezer, and dryer for the new day care
site. Offsite expenditures include $2,400 for paving the circular driveway, $7,800 for a fire alarm
system, $2,000 for start-up kitchen supplies. The DPW has agreed to do the snow plowing.
Carolyn Griffith has requested $9,500 for furniture. It was suggested that the Trustees of the
Public Trust be contacted as a possible source for funds. The Friends of the COA may also be
contacted for some funding. Nancy will work with the Friends regarding a possible donation for
purchase of furniture.
Volunteer Recognition Nancy suggested a special luncheon be held in the spring to recognize
and honor all Senior Center volunteers.
Dining Room Update The staff has been looking at ideas for decoration and menus with the
thought of offering options to the MHC meal. This is to take place when Adult Day Care moves.
As a result of a notice in the Lexington Minuteman, two professionals with restaurant experience
have volunteered to help with this program.
Citizen Use Policy Nancy discussed the participation in Senior Center activities of physically
challenged people who are under the age of 60. If such a person needed assistance, they would
have to have an aide with them. The legal question of the age restriction of 60 was discussed by
the Board members. Further investigation will be necessary; and a written policy would be helpful.
STAFFING It was announced that Moira Abrevaya will be leaving as of 12/13/96 to return to
school and pursue a business career Nancy proposed that one full time position be created to
combine three present positions: program coordinator intergenerational coordinator, and
Volunteer Service Corps coordinator The salary would be about $30,000 The salary for the
Senior Volunteer Corps coordinator is grant funded, which would have to be renewed annually
Recreation Enterprise funding for the program coordinator is also questionable because of their
own budgetary problems. There was discussion by the Board about the various funding sources.
Nancy will look into these questions and report back to the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Rand, Secretary