Minutes January 1 5 19Beverly Council on Aging Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
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Members Present
Staff Present:
Meeting Called to Order:
JANUARY 8, 2019
Beverly Council on Aging Senior Community Center
Claire -Marie Hart, Bob Hobbs, Cynthia Montalbano, Jessica
Wistran, Esquire, Susan Feeney
MaryAnn Holak
2:40 pm by Claire -Marie Hart, Co- Chairperson
Secretary's Report: Minutes were accepted as written from the December 2018 meeting.
Director's Report
Building Concerns and Usage
We are still waiting to hear on the parking light pole lamp that needs replacement. An accident
occurred directly related to this fallen pole that caused a total of $4, 00.00 dollars in damages to a
car has been reported.
Congressman Moulton's COA Director's Round Table — January 8 -in the main hall
AARP /RSVP volunteer tax preparation program changes for 2019. Due to a lack of acceptable
space for the tax preparers there will be one less volunteer tax preparers this year.
Fire Alarm panel has a problem and needs repair the estimated repair cost is one thousand dollars
Mary Ann will keep the Board posted on the exact cost.
Administration and Finance
Budget reviewed.
51.9% of the City Budget is done.
The Friends Account has a total of $8,000.00 available to the Council on Aging. Discussion will
take place so as to identify the proper usage for the funds.
Newsletter redesign name is the same - Garden City Courier — but fonts and colors have
changed. The color on the front page and throughout the newsletter looks great. The January
Newsletter was well received.
Senior Soiree sold 122 tickets to date. Event is on January 10th
Programs and Events
Clients of concern will now be handled by Blair Smith, LICSW
We have sent out some 84 cards to elders that have lost a spouse.
8 seniors had home visits.
40 seniors received holiday gift baskets.
Winter Preparedness Program went well 20 to 25 people were in attendance and the program was
well received.
Red Sox Talk with Dick Flavin Tuesday Feb. 12 from 10 to 11:30 am Sign up in advance for
this event $2.00 charge for popcorn and hot dogs for lunch, Held in Suites A & B
Game Night will resume on Thursday January 17th 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Meetings /Activities Clients
Scholarship Committee did not meet
Awards Committee did not meet
Personnel Updates
60 resumes have come into the Council so far for the Assistant Director position.
Aren't we all lucky to have known someone that makes it so hard to say goodbye "
- Winnie the Pooh
Above quote was used by MaryAnn at the going away party for Jessica Waggett on January 3
Bill Brewer will be taking retirement. He plans to work through February 2019
Greg Wilson has accepted a full -time position, his last day of employment is January 18, 2019.
Gordon College social work intern will be starting in January.
Old Business
MaryAnn suggested that small board committee be formed to look at the Board goal that is part
of the strategic plan. The idea was tabled until next meeting.
New Business
Bob Hobbs and Susan Feeney are interested in attending the Senior Care Valentine's Day
breakfast at the Gloucester House in Gloucester
Adjournment: 3:40pm
Respectfully submitted: Cynthia A. Montalbano, Secretary
Next Meeting February 5, 2019