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BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22, 1999
ATTENDING Clark Cowen, Chairperson
Phyllis Rand
Nancy Freed, Staff
Jacqueline Davison
Christine Yedica, Human Services Liaison
Donald Graham
Anne Kriebel
Roz Gittleman, Human Services Liaison
Peg Jemison
Jane Trudeau
Carol Murphy
Dan Fenn
Betty Edison, Board of Selectmen Liaison
Marilyn Campbell
Irving Rothman, Minuteman Home Care Liaison
CHAIRPERSON'S REMARKS: Clark Cowen called the meeting to order at 4'30 p.m. and
welcomed everyone back. Clark announced that he will continue as Chairperson for the rest of
his term, although he will spend most of the time in New Hampshire. Jackie Davison, Vice-
Chairman, will substitute for him when necessary
Roz Gittleman is leaving as the Human Services Liaison, and she introduced Christine Yedica,
who will represent that committee.
MINUTES: The minutes of the June 9 meeting were accepted with one correction: on page two
the last sentence should read "the meeting room and staff room be separate from the Adult Day
Care area"
FINANCE REPORT Donald Graham distributed a financial report for the fiscal year 1998-99
and a report for the first month of FY99/00, July He noted that the FY98-99 report is not final;
he is waiting for some final adjustments from the Town. Don indicated that there will be monthly
financial reports at the Board meetings.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT Anne Kriebel reported that the committee is finalizing
plans for the October 21 Post Grad for a Day 1900-1999—A Century of Change. Dr Morton
Madoff will be the keynote speaker on Progress in Health Care, followed by four seminars. After
lunch, Dr Robert Naka will speak on The Frontier of Space.
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE: After a discussion of the minutes of the meeting of
the Long-Range Planning Committee with Glenn Garber, the following motion was made. The
COA Board should proceed with the suggested two phase site study phase one—a analysis of
sites that might be available; phase two—a detailed study of one or two sites, specifically the
Laconia Street site. The motion was passed unanimously Dan Fenn will contact Mr Garber,
who offered to help us write the contract and advise us on possible consultants to do the study
Nancy Freed distributed two reports regarding a new senior center, which to led to a long
discussion about the kind of report the Board should present to the Board of Selectmen. Dan
Fenn stressed the need to make a report as soon as possible, and Betty Edison spoke of the
importance of marketing and selling the idea. She suggested speaking with the Board of
Selectmen individually and with Rick White.
The following motion was made: The COA Board should prepare a preliminary report of the
needs for a new Senior Center and present it to the Board of Selectmen and the Capital
Expenditures Committee in conjunction with the site analysis study The motion was
unanimously passed.
The Board reviewed the list of initial requirements prepared by Nancy and recommended some
additions and changes. The Board also reviewed and edited the press release prepared by Dan
Fenn. This will be given to the Lexington Minuteman.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Nancy distributed copies of the FY99 annual report that she made to
the State Office of Elder Affairs. Nancy reported that she has been drafting a Y2K plan for the
Social Services Department and that on Tuesday, October 19 there will be an informational
meeting at the Senior Center, chaired by Clark Cowen with representatives from the Town
participating.
Nancy invited Board members to participate in the forum the 20/20 Vision Committee is
sponsoring on Saturday, October 5, at the Diamond School from 1 to 5 p.m.
Board members were also invited to participate in the MCOA annual fall conference, October
27, 28, and 29.
The annual FCOA Breakfast will be held on Friday, September 24 at 9 a.m., and all Board
members are invited.
MUZZEY TRUSTEES: Peg Jemison announced that she is resigning from the Muzzey Trustees
Board after a frustrating and stressful year Jane Trudeau volunteered to replace Peg. The
Board expressed its thanks to Peg for her service.
Marilyn Campbell volunteered to join the Long-Range Planning Committee. There was no other
business; the meeting was adjourned at 6.15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Rand, secretary