2002-04-02City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Council on Aging
Subcommittee: n/a
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2002
Place: Beverly Council on Aging/Senior Community Center
Board Members present: Susan Albiero-Gadbois, Joan Fairbanks, Joe Detorre,
Robert Marshall, Mary Lou Mital, Kathy Burns, Cynthia Montalbano, Thomas
Scully
Board Members absent: Margaret Sullivan
Others present: Leslee Breen, Executive Director, BCOA
Susan called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
Susan introduced our guest speaker, Sheila Field, our Assistant Director of the Senior
Center. Sheila spoke to the Board about her activities and responsibilities as Assistant
Director, and her volunteer work through Rotary for various community projects for
which she should be commended.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: The reading of the minutes of the March meeting were
dispensed and accepted as presented. (Joe with motion, Cynthia with second)
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Leslee reported on the use of the building for 4 Bingos, and the City Recreation
Department. She reported on a state grant in the amount of $37, 650 which the Center
will be receiving for its needs for the coming year. The lease for the new van is in
process, and it will be on the road soon. The Center’s Band joined with Salem and its
performance was enjoyed by an audience of about 90. Update on activities included a
report on the work being done for the Open House, and there will not be a newsletter in
May, but in its place will be a mailing with open house information. Director’s report was
accepted as reported, motion made by Bob, and seconded by Joan.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A meeting of the Friends was held during March, and a committee was formed to begin
the organization of running the raffle for the week at the condo in New Hampshire in
October of 2002. Bob Marshall again spoke on the need for new volunteers for Bingo.
Help for an hour or two anytime from 3 to 10 would be appreciated. Bob ran one of the
Bingos this past month, and can attest to the need for volunteers. Kathy spoke on the
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Sen.Nets Committee Breakfast meeting to be held April 3 (the first Wednesday of the
month) at Beverly Hospital in the Lecture Hall. The Veterans Administration will be
represented and the discussion will be on how veterans can get benefits, and will be of
interest to anyone working with the elderly. The Finance Committee had a phone
meeting. The budget is $60,000 more, and one of the reasons for the increase is the
hiring of a full time van driver.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
Leslee advised the committee that the MCOA is putting together a legislative package
which she will provide at the next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
A discussion on the procedure for nominations and voting for Senior of the Year
produced the following decisions. There will be citywide nominations which can be
turned in through regular mail, as e-mails, or brought to the Center. The Council will
consider all nominations, and will make the final decision for the Senior of the Year.
Leslee will refine the wording of the policy which will be voted on at the May meeting of
the Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
Susan reported on a request she received from Lydia Bertolene from Senior Care in
Gloucester to attend a future BCOA meeting to observe and learn how a successful
Council functions. Since the Council’s meetings are open to the public, she is welcome
to attend as would be any interested party.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
The meeting was adjourned at 3:36p.m. Motion made by Kathy, seconded by Joan.
NEXT MEETING: May 7, 2002, 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.