HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-08-COA-min.pdf LEXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 8, 1997
ATTENDING Clark Cowen, Chairperson
( Phyllis Rand
Nancy Freed,Staff
Carol Murphy
Jacqueline Davison
Peg Jemison
Anne Kriebel
Sheldon Spector
ABSENT John Curry
Barbara Rubin
Gene Isotti
Jane Trudeau
CHAIRPERSON'S REMARKS: Clark Cowen called the meeting to order at 4 40 p.m. and
welcomed new member, Carol Murphy The minutes of the Sept. 10 meeting were approved with
one correction. On page one under FINANCIAL REPORT, the first sentence of the last paragraph
should be amended to read "one large problem is the reluctance of the FCOA to pay for the '96-'97
scholarships" Clark thanked Ed Grant and Jack Fisher, who have left the Board, for their years
of service to the Board.
FINANCIAL REPORT John Curry will present the final FY 97 report at the November meeting.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT Jackie Davison reported that the program presented by the
Athenian Restaurant was well attended and enthusiastically received. The next food program will
be on Mon., Nov 17, presented by the Japanese-Korean restaurant, Dabin. Jackie expressed the
thanks of the Board to Gene Isotti for all of the musical programs that he has presented.
There was a lengthy discussion about the presentation of a program on the proposed Budget
Override Vote. Much of the discussion was focused on the format of such a program. A motion was
made and passed to have the COA present a program on the proposed Budget Override, subject
to the agreement of the COA Board on the format. A special Board meeting will be held on Wed.,
Oct. 15, at 4 30 to discuss the format.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
MEALS ON WHEELS: An analysis of the fiscal report to date indicates a surplus of$5 85 Since
then there has been a deposit of$3000, which includes a contribution of$750 from the Lions Club,
the scholarship donations from the FCOA, and the balance of one overdue account. The financial
picture will require close observation as costs continue to rise.
DISCUSSION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF AN INTERGENERATIONAL FACILITY The town
officials, including Rick White and the Recreation Department with Nancy, are, beginning to think
about the possibilities of such a facility
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP EVENT Nancy briefly spoke about a 24 hour Relay Challenge that
would involve the various elements of the Lexington community Several questions were raised
by the Board; Nancy will try to clarify them for the next meeting.
CURRENT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MUZZEY TRUSTEES: Nancy continues to keep the
Trustees informed about the various events at the Senior Center and they appreciate this
communication. We are paying a monthly assessment of$227 for the roof repairs and this will be
added to the FY99 budget.
REQUESTS TO THE LIONS CLUB: The Lions Club has been asked for funding for an annual
donation to the Meals on Wheels program; money to finish the painting and for new flooring in the
dining room; and for a new stove in the kitchen. The staff is getting estimates for this work. Clark
will publicly thank the Lions Club through a letter to the Lexington Minuteman.
The FCOA will hold a fund raising auction on Friday April 17 1998.
There was no other business, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Rand, secretary