November 2018 minutesBeverly Council on Aging Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
Date: November 7, 2018
Place: BCOA
Members Present: Claire -Marie Hart, Bob Hobbs, Susan Feeney, Cynthia Montalbano,
Jessica Wistran, Esquire
Staff Present: MaryAnn Holak, Jessica Waggett
Meeting called to order 2:40 pm
Secretary's Report: Minutes were accepted as written from the October meeting.
Director's Report
Building Concerns and Usage
Painting on the exterior doors was completed.
Recreation Dept. evening classes start Monday, October 15 and Wednesday October 17 and
will run M/W evenings until just after Christmas.
Administration and Finance
Budget reviewed.
Staff Meeting today the focus was on priorities for 2019 Strategic Plan. Conversations on safety
measurs at the Senior Center, and how we can improve them. Considerations were cameras by
the doors. Mary Ann plans on looking into this and reporting back to the board.
Discussion on the Newsletter redesign, the unveiling will take place in January.
The Board received a letter regarding the Open Meeting Law, discussion on the Meeting law as
well as a handout was given to the Board. Recently MaryAnn, Jessica and attended a training
session on the Open Meeting Law.
RFP announced by the City of Beverly for solar panels and ground mounted parking canopies.
Sr. Center is a potential site.
Stephanie Tallo is being considered for a position on the BCOA Board.
Programs and Events
The City Council
approved our
donating $100
gift cards to Police and Fire Department, as
donated
by seniors attending
the
9/11
Pancake
Breakfast.
(Program and Events continued)
City Wide sculpture art project- discussions are still underway.
Mobile market began November 1s market will run every first and third Thursday.
Brookwood 6 graders will be taking part in a 3 -D event named Kids and Seniors.
Veteran's breakfast will be held on November 8th
Annual Thanksgiving party will be held on November 15
Meetings /Activities /Clients
Mary Ann attended the MCOA Conference Oct. 24'- 26 at Seacrest in Falmouth, Ma.
Mary Ann has been in contact with the Y Board of Directors, Volunteer Committee, on potential
projects. Additional information to follow.
Congressman Seth Moulton made a visit to the Center on October 29
MaryAnn participated in a phone interview with Kennedy Smith who is helping Beverly Main
Streets develop a Strategic Plan for 2030.
MAH will be part of a panel discussion a North Shore /Cape Ann Area health network meeting
on November 27. Topic is needs assessment and strategic planning and age friendly
communities.
Scholarship Committee
Met before the Board Meeting approved one scholarship for a replacement dryer.
Awards Committee
No meeting.
Personnel Updates
Senior Care has appointed a new kitchen manager for the congregate lunch program and Meals
on Wheels delivery.
Adjournment: 3:50pm
Respectfully Submitted: Cynthia A. Montalbano, Secretary
Next Meeting: December 4, 2018