1999-10-05City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Council on Aging
Subcommittee:
Date: October 5, 1999
Place: Senior Community Center
Board members present: Nancy Winter, Susan Albiero, Cynthia Montalbano, Bob
Marshall
Board members absent: Kris Splaine, Joe Dettorre, Ellen Skryness, Joan Fairbank
Others present: Leslee Breen, Director of the Council on Aging
Recorder: Leslee Breen
The meeting was called to order by Nancy Winter at 1:40 p.m. The September 7, 1999
meeting minutes were approved.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
BUiLDiNG USAGE for September was 5 bingos, 1 Night of Dancing, and 1 City of Beverly
Conservation Commission.
FINANCIAL REPORT was discussed. Leslee explained that the blank line in the amount of
$481.52 should read Gold Star (coffee supplies).
BINGO REPORT was distributed.
UPDATE was given. Leslee reported that Bob Marshall's re-appointment and Kathy
Burns' appointment to the Board were approved. Leslee reported stated that a new
driver has been hired, Janice Fortin, who will begin on October 18, 1999.
COMMITi'EE REPORTS:
BUILDING SUBCOMMI'FfEE met on September 21, 1999. Minutes from the meeting were
distributed. The Board asked for another quote for the elevator maintenance. Nancy
will give the name and number of a company in Norwood to Leslee for follow-up.
The Friends met on September 21. The next meeting is October 19th at 4:00 p.m.
The Communications meeting was held on September 23rd. The next meeting is October
19th at 2:00 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
Leslee thanked the Board members who artended the Board training in Salem. The
thank you letter to Gordon for his work in the kitchen was completed. Leslee reminded
members of the goodbye presentation to Peter and Rose Nuccio an October 21 st at
2:45 p.m. Leslee stated that the Council does not h'ave a contract with our current
newsletter provider. Susan stated that she is stiJl interested in writing "biographies" of
the Board members for the newsletter.
Cynthia reminded everyone of the fundraiser costume ball on October 23rd. Please try
and sell your tickets. All tickets will need ta be turned in PRIOR to the event to Leslee or
Sheila.
NEW BUSINESS:
Leslee stated that she had been talking to Gordon about a per diem/contracted back-
up custodian. Gordon is suppodive of the idea. Charlie Norton, the volunteer who is
assisting now in Gordon's absence, has been doing a great job and is qualified to do
the job. The Board appraved using Chadie as a back-up with pay up to $1 0.00/hour.
Bob abstained from the voting due to familial ties with Charlie.
Meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m. Next meeting is November 2, 1999 at 2:30 p.m.