August minutesBeverly Council on Aging Director's Meeting
Date: August 7, 2018
Place: BCOA
Members Present: Claire -Marie Hart, Bob Hobbs, Cynthia Montalbano, Jessica Wistran Esquire, Susan
Feeney,
Staff Present: MaryAnn Holak, Jessica Waggett, and Patti Rice
Meeting called to order 2:40 pm
Secretary's Report: Minutes were accepted as written from meetings on June 5th and June 26
Director's Report
Building Concerns and Usage
Met with Mike Collins to get an agreement to solicit bids for painting and to purchase new fixtures for
windows.
Purchase of two new benches for the back entrance.
The Central Vac motor needs replacement.
August 23r MCOA dementia Friendly training will be held.
Discussion with Bryant Ayles, Public Finance Director, regarding public WIFI and Comcast. Seniors have
registered complaints on lack of WIFI.
September 13 t " the City Democratic Committee is renting space for a program on gun violence and
school safety.
Administration and Finance
FY'18 YE Budget review, 99.7% of the budget was spent.
Senior Care, Inc meeting will take place on August Stn
FY Annual Report was submitted to Mayor Cahill on August 3 d . Jessica updated the report to the mayor.
Discussion on Strategic Plan 2019 -2022.
Newsletter redesign and a possible name change are being considered.
Outreach to seniors 65 to 70 starting with a mailing list to beginning in September.
Formula Grant back on the Governor's Desk amount is $12.00 per senior, this is a substantial increase -
$2.30 per elder over last year.
Program and Events
Seniorcare, Inc. Annual Meeting at Danversport Yacht Club September 27 5:30 to 9:30 PM. Former
City Councilor Bill Coughlin is receiving an award that evening.
Patti Rice reported on Senior Day in the Park.
The Board presented Patti with a gift certificate in appreciation of all her work, organizing this huge
successful event.
The end of June concludes our successful Mobile Food Market.
New Programs -the Walking Club and Needy Meds.
Wrap up meeting will take place on August 9 th for Senior Day in the Park.
Photo Voice is showing on display - at the City Hall.
Farmers Market coupons are available to seniors that qualify for the program.
Meetings /Activities /Clients
Jessica will attend the Orientation for Merrimack
Community Engagement Program on August 10
We look forward to our new Fellow Meghan, starting at the Center on August 20th.
Clients of Concern and the Task Force Meeting to take place on August 3 d
Coffee Hour with Chief LaLecheur to take place on August 22n
Grand Parent Support Group to begin under the supervision of Blair Smith.
Personnel Updates
Summer vacations are in full swing
July 23rd bus driver has returned to work.
Adjournment: 3:45pm
Respectfully Submitted: Cynthia A. Montalbano, Secretary
Next Meeting: Wednesday September 6th