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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-08-COA-min.pdf LEXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES MARCH 8, 2000 ATTENDING Jackie Davison, Vice-Chairperson Dan Fenn Leo McSweeney Phyllis Rand Nancy Freed, Staff Donald Graham Anne Kriebel Carol Murphy Peg Jemison Jane Trudeau Carolyn Griffith, Staff Chris Gelling, Staff Carole Cooke, visitor from Waldorf School Christine Yedica, Liaison Human Services Committee Betty Eddison, Liaison Board of Selectmen ABSENT Marilyn Campbell Clark Cowen CHAIRPERSON'S REMARKS: Jackie Davison called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and introduced the guests---Charles E Lawrence, Sr., consultant and facilitator from Scituate; Carolyn Griffith, Director of the Adult Social Day Care Program; and Carole Cooke, representative from the Waldorf School. Carolyn Griffith briefly described the Adult Day Care Program and answered questions relating to it. Carole Cooke spoke about the Waldorf School and the desire to remain in the present location. Their school board is upset about the possibility of the Town terminating their lease on the property and buying back the school. MINUTES: The minutes were approved with one correction---on page two under Muzzey Trustees Report, it should read "the trustees were in court today", not Peg Jemison. FINANCIAL REPORT Donald Graham distributed the financial report for the period, ending Jan. 31,2000. He noted the Transportation Grant of$7,000 received in federal money passed through the state. This is used to defray Adult Day Care transportation costs. The report was accepted and placed on file. EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT Anne Kriebel reported on the success of the Lexington's Living Memories program. They were all well attended and exceeded expectations. The committee will consider future programs on Lexington's history Plans for the Annual Women's Day Conference on Wed., March 29 have been finalized; publicity will be in the Lexington Minuteman next week, and registration is progressing well. LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT Jackie Davison reported that an article, presented by the Board of Selectmen, before Town Meeting will include $50,000 for schematic plans for a new senior center Chris Gelling will be talking with an architect regarding our needs and these plans. The committee is also making a detailed assessment of the viable sites and a site matrix based on these assessments. The question of the use of the present facility was discussed. It was suggested that the Muzzey Trustees be kept informed of the Town's plans for the use of the facility SCITUATE COA STRATEGIC PLANNING REPORT Charles Lawrence, former facilitation consultant at Polaroid, discussed strategic planning as it relates to our plans for a new senior center Topics he covered include how to mobilize the community; involving the recipients and providers of services, as well as the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting; collecting data and demographics; communication with service clubs and civic organizations. He stressed the importance of reaching the senior community and including them in the planning. Jackie has a copy of a survey that could be modified and used to reach the seniors. It might be worthwhile to engage a good facilitator to run an open forum, and we should use the resources of the State Office of Elder Affairs. We should stress the long term planning; providing sufficient room to grow Mr Lawrence was very enthusiastic and well received; he offered to visit again. The meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Phyllis Rand, secretary