HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-12-COA-min.pdf r LEXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING
BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES
MAY 12, 1999
ATTENDING Clark Cowen, Chairperson
Phyllis Rand
Nancy Freed, Staff
Jacqueline Davison
Anne Kriebel
Sheldon Spector
Betty Edison, Board of Selectmen Liaison
Barbara Rubin
Irving Rothman, Minuteman Home Care Liaison
Donald Graham
Peg Jemison
Marilyn Campbell
Roz Gittleman, Human Services Liaison
ABSENT Carol Murphy
Jane Trudeau
CHAIRPERSON'S REMARKS: Clark Cowen called the meeting to order at 405 p.m. There
was one correction to the minutes of the April 14 meeting. The last sentence in the first
paragraph of the Director's report should be deleted. The minutes will be amended, and
accepted as corrected.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT Anne Kriebel, new chairperson of the committee,
reported that Barbara Ciampa and Anne Novak have joined the committee as adjunct members.
Tentative plans have been made for a Post-Grad Day to be held Thursday October 21, with
history as the main theme in conjunction with the millenium. The "Out to Norumbega" program,
that Clark has arranged, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23, 1 p.m. There will be a 45-
minute slide show presentation and music by the COA Pryme Tyme Band. Clark is waiting for a
date for an antiques appraisal program.
DINING ROOM CAFÉ REPORT Clark reported on the success of the four Thursday's Café
Lunches. Forty-five people attended---some new to the Senior Center Several Board members
served as hosts---Clark Cowen, Jackie Davison, Phyllis Rand, Carol Murphy and Dan Fenn.
The program can be repeated in the fall.
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT Nancy Freed distributed reports
describing the six Senior sites that the committee has visited. The report also lists conclusions
drawn from the visits, factors considered important in planning a senior center The committee
I will meet on Wednesday, May 26 to review the report and add to it. Nancy has discussed with
Linda Vine the property at Met State and its use. Betty Edison noted that the town is in a
difficult financial position, with a three million dollar debt anticipated next fiscal year
Jackie Davison has researched vacant school department lands. There is a five-acre site on
( Laconia and Young Streets, as well as a site adjacent to the Harrington School.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Nancy reported on the Kitchen Refurbishment Project. It involves new
cabinets and counters and replacement of the floor Students from Minuteman Tech High
School will do the work, under the supervision of their instructor There is adequate money in
the COA budget in addition to a donation and a grant to cover the cost. The project is
scheduled to be completed by June 24 A temporary kitchen has been set up; and although
congregate meals were cancelled this week, service will resume next week. The Meals on
Wheels program will continue during the renovation. A detailed plan was included in the
handout.
TRUSTEES REPORT Peg Jemison reported on meetings with the Muzzey Trustees. They
voted to proceed with court action against the Senior Center They also made the usual
requests regarding parking for weekend and evening activities.
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT Jackie Davison, chairperson, and the committee have met to
discuss the proper response to Jim Nicoloro's presentation to the Board on behalf of the Senior
Citizen's Club The letter was discussed by Board members and will be sent to Mr Nicoloro.
OTHER BUSINESS: Clark welcomed Betty Edison to the Board as Liaison from the Board of
Selectmen.
Irving Rothman, Minuteman Home Care Liaison invited Board members to attend Minuteman
Home Care Board meetings, which are held on the first Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. at
the office in Burlington. He also reported that Minuteman's budget seems to OK for this fiscal
year Mr Rothman noted that the COA should be aware of an increase in elder abuse cases.
Roz Gittleman, Human Services Liaison, commented on the success of the Diversity Teas and
reported on some of the work the Human Services Committee is doing with pre-school
scholarships and aid for the retarded.
There was no other business; the meeting was adjourned at 5.50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Rand, secretary