1998-05-05 BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS COUNCIL ON AGING
Regular meeting, May 5, 1998
Members present: Vice-Chairperson Kobert Marshall, Ellen Skryness, Tom Saunders,
Susan Albiero, Nancy Winter, Tony Dettorre, Joan Fairbanks, Executive Director Leslee
Breen, Tom Scully
Absent: Keyin Aseolillio
Excused: Joseph Dettorre (illness)
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 PM by Vice-Chairperson Robert Marshall.
Tom Saunders motioned to dispense with reading of minutes of the April 7, 1998 meeting
with corrections as stated. 2nd by Ellen Skryness. Passed.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT BY LESLEE BREEN
Auction: Leslee gave a progress report on the upcoming auction. A one day license for
the sale of beverages has been approved by the city. The council members were reminded
to make their ticket returns ASAP
Stage Valance: Leslee reported that the Friends of C.O.A. have offered $500 towards
the cost of the stage valance.
Awards Policy: Leslee distributed copies of the finalized 'Recognition Awards Policy"
to the council. Following a review of the document, a motion to accept the policy was
offered by Tom Saunders and 2nd by Nancy Winter. Passed unanimously.
COMMITTEES:
Sullivan Plaque: Bob and Tony reported that the Joseph Sullivan plaque should be
completed in the very near future. Bob made the recommendation that the Mayor be
invited to work with the dedication committee. All council members present agreed with
the idea.
Senior of The Year Recognition Board: Bob Marshail and Tony Dettorre gave a
progress report on the special name board honoring all recipients of the "Senior of the
Year Award".
Stage Valance: Bob Marshall have received a quote for a wooden valance, including
installation and modifications, for $1,300. Several members supported the installation of a
fabric valance if it could be obtained a lesser price. Additional quotes will be sought.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Policy & Procedure Manual: Director Leslee Breen conducted a page by page review
of the "Policy & Procedure Manual". Corrections and additions to a few items were
offered. Leslee will see to the revisions, etc. The Council congratulated Leslee on the
splendid research work she has done in the preparation of the document.
Elevator: Leslee reported that she researched the matter of blanket city contracts for
elevator lubrication, etc. service and found that none exist. On a motion by Tom Saunders,
2na by Nancy Winter, it was voted to table this matter until the June meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Senior of The Year: The following names were submitted to the council as nominees for
the Senior of The Year Award: Robert & Lois Torrey, Robert Roberts, Betty MacNell.
Following a review of the list of nominees a motion was made by Nancy Winters, 2na by
Tom Saunders to select (Name to be included in the June 1998 minutes) as the Senior
of The Year for 1998.
Senior Day: The Director reported that the Council has been asked to consider
committing some financial support to for the Senior Day festivities. It was agreed by the
council members that support should be given here. Leslee will get more information at
the next Homecoming Committee meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Members' Terms of Office: Leslee conducted a review of the respective
appointment dates of each council member in order to bring the files up to date.
Transportation issues: Leslee explained that while volunteer services at the Center are
greatly appreciated, the use of volunteers as dispatchers is not working out too well. She
cited several reasons for this including difficulty in obtain volunteers on a regular basis.
She also advised the council members that our transportation resources are taxed because
of the constant increase in demand for services. Considerable discussion was held on ways
and means, etc. The Director will poll other councils throughout the area for possible
solutions. She requested the council members to give some thought to this important
matter and to bring in any ideas to the next meeting.
On a motion by Tom Saunders, 2na by Ellen Skryness, the meeting adjourned at 3:04 PM.
Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 1998 qt 1:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted.
Anthony D. Dettorre, Secretary