HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-10-COA-min.pdf LEXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING
BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES
MAY 10, 2000, 4:30 P.M.
ATTENDING Jackie Davison
Anne Kriebel
Phyllis Rand
Nancy Freed, Staff
Donald Graham
Christine Yedica, Human Services Liaison
Peg Jennison
Jane Trudeau
Amy Yang, Staff
Betty Eddison, Liaison Board of Selectmen
Marilyn Campbell
Susan Bennett (64 Bloomfield St.), guest
Beth Saunders (1 Bennington Rd.), guest
Margaret Harris (5A Eliot Rd.), guest
Jerry Paul (43 Highland Ave.), guest
ABSENT Clark Cowen
Leo McSweeney
Carol Murphy
Dan Fenn
CHAIRPERSON'S REMARKS: Jackie Davison chaired the meeting in the absence of
Clark Cowen. She welcomed the four guests, who came to learn more about the COA and
the Senior Center Amy Yang, Outreach Social Worker was introduced and spoke about
her programs. She explained the Senior Health Monitor Program, the increase in the
number of clients, and invited Board members to their spring luncheon on Wed., May 24
Amy also spoke about the Asian-American outreach program; about 35 people participate
in social and educational activities.
MINUTES: The minutes of the April meeting were accepted as written.
FINANCIAL REPORT Don Graham reported that all programs are financially timely and
within the budget. The Selectman Gift Fund is made up of private donations and left over
money from the old meals on wheels program. All other contributions are made to the
FCOA, the fund raising segment of the Senior Center
EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Anne Kriebel reported a successful year with the Post Grad
for a Day, Women's History Month Conference, and Lexington History Series programs.
The committee will meet next week to start planning next fall's Post Grad program.
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE: The committee has reviewed material for the
packet of information to be given to the Board of Selectmen's Site Search Committee.
Included is a list of site considerations for a Senior Center They are also working on a
survey to be sent to all Lexington seniors. This survey should be ready for review by
Board members at the next meeting. There is also a space analysis committee at work
gathering space needs data for a report to the Site Search Committee.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Peg Jemison and Jane Trudeau presented the slate of
officers for 7/1/00 to 6/30/02. They are Chairman: Jacqueline Davison; Vice-Chairman:
Phyllis Rand; Treasurer Donald Graham; Secretary Anne Kriebel. The vote will be at the
June meeting.
Clark Cowen will be leaving the COA Board in June. A reception in his honor will be held
on Monday, June 12, at 3 p.m. prior to the Board meeting. Peg Jemison (who is on the
Board of Minuteman Home Care) reported that SCM, the transportation service the Adult
Day Care Program uses, will be raising its rates by $4 each one way trip.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Nancy reviewed the draft of the proposed department brochure,
which the Board should read and bring to the next meeting for comments. There will be an
additional section illustrating the funding, both monetary and in-kind.
Prospects with the Muzzey Condo Trustees look hopeful. Two new trustees, Fred
Donovan and Johanna Katz, want to work with us and have been able to arrange for
monthly open meetings.
Nancy announced several year-end projects: additional lighting at the receptionist's desk,
enclosing the rear of the lounge area to create a small classroom, a new fax machine,
new exercise and audio equipment.
There was no new business; the meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Rand, secretary