COUNCIL ON AGING
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
MAY 14, 2008
Member Present: Dr. Robert Howard, Linda Kiley, Susana Thompson, Dr. Stephen Gillespie, and Denise Samolchuk
Members Absent: Janet Groth-Turner and Joslyn Becker
Staff Present: Nancy Hammond and Leslie Davidson
Friends of the COA Present: none
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 by Chairman Samolchuk.
The Board reviewed the minutes of April 9, 2008. Dr. Steven Gillespie moved to accept the minutes as presented. Susana Thompson seconded the motion and all were in favor.
Chair’s Report: Chairman Samolchuk suggested a nominating committee be formed for the slate of officers for the 2008-2009 session. Dr. Robert Howard, Linda Kiley and Denise Samolchuk will serve on the committee.
The Board then reviewed the upcoming schedule of events and trips. Dr. Steven Gillespie made a motion to approve the schedule as presents but not limited to these activities. Susana Thompson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Director Hammond updated the Board on a meeting she had with the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, Chief McKiel and The District Attorney’s Office about forming a TRIAD Council. They discussed several topics including identity theft, the Yellow Dot Program and the House Numbering Program.
After reviewing the budget, there was some discussion about gasoline prices and Director Hammond indicated she thought they could make it to the end of FY2008. It was also decided that the COA should purchase a shredder to be used in the office and perhaps two others which would go to The Plains and Newport Park common rooms for use by the residents. She also made the Board aware of the upcoming inspection of the vans by the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority.
Director Hammond told the Board Fred Rice was moving to New York and we all acknowleged the loss to the Community, the COA, and the Friends of the COA. He has been a valuable asset to us and will be missed. The Board agreed we should present Fred Rice with a gift from the COA Board at his farewell event.
At 6:10 p.m. Dr. Robert Howard moved to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Linda Kiley. All were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Samolchuk
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