2000-10-03City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Council on Aging
Subcommittee:
Date: October 3, 2000
Place: Senior Community Center
Board members present: Susan Albiero-Gndbois, Bob Marshall, Kathy Burns, Tom
Scully, Cynthia Montalbano, Joan Falrbnnk
Board members absent: Joe Dettorre
Others present: Leslee Breen, Director; Margaret Sullivan (nominee)
Recorder: Leslee Breen
The meeting was called to order by Susan Albiero-Gadbois at l:45p.m.
SECRETARY'S REPORT:
The minutes from the September 5, 2000 meeting were approved (Joan with motion, Bob
with second).
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Leslee reported that participation has been good and getting better. Leslee stated that
Activities Coordinator, Donna Whipple, has resigned her position effective October 6,
2000. Leslee also reported although she is working 35 hours per week, she is working
four days per week with Mondays off. Leslee reported that the Council received a grant
from the Medtronic Foundation for the purchase of six new computers/printers for the
computer lab and the Council received a state Incentive grant for the Companion
Program. The Financial report was accepted. Bingo reports will resume next month.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Both the Communications and Friends met on September 19~. Discussion in both groups
centered on the parking area across from the Center. It is still in process.
The Rules Subcommittee did not meet as scheduled.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bus-Leslee reported there was one bidder on the bus and the bus is in the process of being
made.
Pomh-Leslee reported that the porch would be completed by Winter.
Senior Club Rent-Withdrawn by Bob Marshall
Property Signs-Leslee reported that the signs have been completed and posted.
New Board Members-The Mayor wrote letters to the City Council requesting the
reappointment of Susan and the new appointments of Marylou Koczwara and Margaret
Sullivan.
Tax Abatement-Tom reported that he has not heard whether the issue was heard and will
try to find out more information.
Letter from Susan to the Police re: Safety of Property-The letter was completed.
Fundralser-Cynthia reported that the Halloween Costume Ball will be held on October
28~ and tickets are on sale now. Cynthia encouraged all Board members to attend and/or
sell tickets.
NEW BUSINESS:
Newsletters-Leslee followed up on a request to have the newsletters mailed with the
Board information. Leslee reported that this is not possible because the timing of the two
mailings is different.
Landscape proposal-Leslee reported that a senior has offered to landscape the side of the
building (facing Heather Street) but not maintain it. The Board will discuss the pros and
cons of this proposal at the next meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
The meeting closed at 2:40p.m. The next meeting is on November 7, 2000 at 1:30p.m.