Minutes May 15 2018Beverly Council on Aging Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
Date: May 15, 2018
Place: Beverly Council on Aging Senior Community Center
Members Present: Bob Hobbs, Cynthia Montalbano, Claire -Marie Hart,
Annie Horrigan, Jessica Wistran, Esquire, Susan Feeney
Staff Present: Mary Ann Holak, Jessica Waggett, Bruce Doig
Meeting Called to Order: 12:00p.m. Claire -Marie Co- Chairperson
Secretary's Report
Director's Report
Minutes were accepted as written.
We are still waiting for the arrival of the heat units.
We are still waiting to hear from Public Services regarding the
bench installation.
A Discussion on the news article that appeared in the Globe on
May 13 — Center is hosting a Healthy Brain Expo and Dr. Andrew
Budson will be keynote speaker on May 17 at 5 p.m. Budson is
the Author of the book "Seven Steps to Managing your Memory."
Distribution and discussion of the Needs Assessment study from
UMASS Boston.
Hand out on newspaper article with information on the Friendly
Garden Plant sale taking place on May 19.
Building
Concerns and Usage Garden City Plant sale to take place May 19
Mayor recycle meeting held on April 10
Police staff meeting held on April 12
A Public Hearing June 7 6:30 p.m.
AARP /RSVP TX Aide Program Completed
April 12.
Programs and Events
The NCOA Aging Mastery Program is underway. Funding from
Beverly Hospital.
A request was made that we improve our recycling efforts staff and
Seniorcare are sourcing recyclable cups and bowls not made of
styrofoam — these items are more expensive than the alternatives.
Discussion on Property Tax write off program and Volunteer
Recruitment Informational Session held April 11
26 people were in attendance.
Amy Gothing, Community Engagement Fellow held a workshop
on intergenerational programs and ideas. Community
professionals and seniors participated.
April 24 a Volunteer Recognition Luncheon was successful.
May 8 1h UMASS Boston presented the Community needs
assessment to an audience of about 50 people.
The Last Game night was held on May 3rd
The last Breakfast Club will take place on May 17
Healthy Mind Body and wellbeing Expo May 17 at 5 p.m.
May 29 the Singing Trooper will entertain at a Memorial Day
luncheon show.
Community Garden volunteer meeting — planting is underway.
Another successful Mobile Market was held.
Events coming in June
Shredding Day June 2nd
Rabies Clinic June 14th
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15th at City Hall
Meetings /Activities /Clients At Risk Task Force meeting was held.
A discussion on Clients of Concern
Information on the Spring Leaf Raking Program.
Personnel Updates Bus driver is out on leave due to a car accident.
Transportation staff annual training is scheduled for April, May
and June.
Interns have completed their hours.
We have applied for a summer assistant through First Jobs.
Jessica and Mary Ann will attend a training provided by city on
"Preventing Workplace Discrimination and Harassment" on
May 31.
Committee Report
Scholarship Had meeting today — 8 scholarships awarded
Awards Senior of the Year nomination forms will be in the May Newsletter
Old Business
New Business FY 19 Budget Proposal — MaryAnn presented the FY 19 Budget
proposal to the Board.
Center received funding to hire consultant Bernadette Orr to help
develop a Strategic Plan from the needs assessment data. Bruce
offered to hold the meeting at the carriage house. MaryAnn asked
for availability of board members and she will let us know what
works best for everyone.
Discussion on MASS DOT Grant for a new vehicle — we will be
submitting a grant proposal due in June.
Announcements
Adjournment
Date of Next Meeting June 5"' 2:30 pm
Respectfully Submitted Cynthia A. Montalbano, Secretary