HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-11-COA-min.pdf LEXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 11, 1998
ATTENDING Clark Cowen, Chairperson
Phyllis Rand
Nancy Freed, Staff
Jacqueline Davison
Peg Jemison
Sheldon Spector
Gene Isotti
Roz Gittleman, Human Services Liaison
John Curry
Dan Fenn, Board of Selectmen Liaison
Barbara Rubin
Jane Trudeau
Trisha Lane, Minuteman Home Care
ABSENT Carol Murphy
Anne Kriebel
CHAIRPERSON'S REMARKS Clark Cowen called the meeting to order at 4.40 p.m. and
introduced Trisha Lane, Program Manager of the Protective Services Program at Minuteman
Home Care. Clark appointed a nominating committee of Barbara Rubin and Peg Jemison to report
at the April meeting with a slate of officers. Clark then read a letter from Gene Isotti tending his
resignation from the Board as of April 1 as he is moving to Bedford. Clark expressed the Board's
appreciation to Gene for his many years of service to the COA Board.
MINUTES: The minutes of the February 11 meeting were accepted as written.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT Barbara Rubin reported on the forthcoming Women's
Conference, Friday, March 20. Registration is dosed at 80 and there is a waiting list. This indicates
the need for more intellectual programs, as well as a reason for a larger Senior Center The
program for the day is all set, speakers have been confirmed, and food and other details attended
to.
BOARD COMMITTEES: Nancy Freed indicated how the various committees would function. A staff
person will guide each committee and work with the Board members, who will report back to the
Board.
1 LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE: Clark appointed the Board's executive
committee to serve on this, as well as Dan Fenn, the Board of Selectmen Liaison.
Sheldon Spector also volunteered to serve on this committee.
2. VISITING COMMITTEE: It was suggested that a list of the various activities and
programs at the Senior Center be circulated at the next Board meeting and each
member check off the ones they would like to observe. They can talk with the groups,
observe, listen, and report back to the Board.
3. INTERGENERATIONAL COMMITTEE: Chris Gelling will work with this committee to
develop more programs. Volunteers are Jane Trudeau, Roz Gittleman, Anne Kriebel,
and Phyllis Rand.
4. SENIOR HEALTH MONITOR PROGRAM Nancy reported a 35 to 50% increase in
referrals this year because of Medicare cutbacks. This necessitates a long range outlook
and plan. Karen Santucci will serve on this committee with Board member, Peg
Jemison.
5. ADULT SOCIAL DAYCARE PROGRAM: Sheldon Spector and Peg Jemison
volunteered to work with Carolyn Griffith on problems relating to adding a fifth day to the
program and the possibility of certifying the program as an Alzheimer Day Care Center
Nancy explained that the majority of clients are Alzheimer patients, which might make
certification a possibility Certain requirements would have to be met, for example a
nurse on staff This would increase expenses, but the fee could also be increased.
Jackie Davison questioned the relationship of such a program to the Day Care program
at the Youville facility
6. EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Barbara Rubin will continue as chairperson with members
Jackie Davison, Peg Jemison, Anne Kriebel, and Phyllis Rand.
Nancy thanked Jane Trudeau for her work in putting this together, and added that this subject will
be discussed again at next month's meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS: Peg Jemison reported on the Muzzey Association Condo Meeting. She is
( made to feel more welcome at the meetings; more cooperation between the Association and the
Senior Center seems to be apparent. There was a question of timely payment of the roof
assessment. Nancy reported that this was a one-time incident of late payment, which will not
reoccur There will probably be an additional assessment in the future for painting expenses.
The Condo Association appreciated the notice in the COA Newsletter regarding parking and
requested that twenty spots be reserved for residents when special events are scheduled at the
Senior Center The Board expressed thanks to Peg for attending these meetings.
Nancy introduced Trisha Lane, who presented a program and video on Elder Abuse and the role
of Minuteman Home Care in Protective Services. Ms. Lane stressed that everyone has the right
to self-determination and can reject service if it is offered. Sheldon suggested that the Board
publicize the program in the Lexington Minuteman. Nancy will look into this.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Rand, secretary