2000-02-01City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Council on Aging
Subcommittee:
Date: February 1, 2000
Place: Senior Community Center
Board members present: Joseph A. Dettorre, Susan M. Albiero, Ellen M. Skryness, Kathryn
Burns, Cynthia Montalbano, Bob Marshall and Nancy M. Winter
Board members absent: Joan Fairbank
Others present: Leslee Breen, Director of the Council on Aging; Joseph Nuccio
Recorder: Ellen M. Skryness
The meeting was called to order by Nancy Winter at 2:30 pm. Ellen made a motion to approve
the January meeting minutes, Joe seconded and motion passed. Joe Nuccio was introduced to
the group.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
There were no building usages and five Bingo events. The Financial Report was reviewed.
Kathryn made the motion to accept the report, Cynthia seconded and the report was accepted.
Casual Catering provided food for the volunteers at the Senior Soiree.
UPDATE: Fifty people are attending the every other Tuesday dances (15 at start) so this event is
becoming known. The newspapers helped with this. The Podiatrist is coming three times a month
now. The Valentine's Party is next week. The January Super Bowl Party had approximately
thirty people attend. Events and trips with Donna are doing well. We are getting positive
feedback about our newsletter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The general discussion is still on about leasing or buying a bus. The three groups will all
contribute money but there still is not enough money for the bus. Leslee is writing a letter to Tom
for him to share with the Mayor on the benefits of obtaining a new vehicle. Leslee will bring up
financing concerns about the bus at the next Friend's meeting.
The Finance Committee will receive the report by mail and call Leslee if they need to discuss it.
The Fund Raising Sub Committee will meet on March 7 at 3:30 after the Board meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
First Night Sponsors were notified that COA's Senior Soiree will not be part of First Night. The
Vittori Rocci has been booked and the band and caterer booked for Friday, December 29, 2000.
Now more people will be included in this popular event.
NEW BUSINESS:
Kris Splaine is no longer participating on the Board. Kevin is short staffed. On April 1 if he gets
a new staff member this will free someone up to come to the Board Meetings.
Communication Meetings are at 2:00pm not 2:30.
Sheila will attend board meetings in Leslee's place when Leslee is on maternity leave. Leslee will
have access to her computer system to use email, for grants and to keep the budgets.
Bob made a motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 pm. The next meeting is at
2:30pm on Tuesday, March 7, 2000; followed by a Fundraising Subcommittee meeting at 3:30.
The motion to adjourn was made by Susan and the meeting adjourned at 3:30pm.