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Monthly Meeting
Activity Doom 1
August 13, 01 @9:OO M
Minutes
Present:Jennifer Abou-ezzi, Dorothy onsigilofTreasurer,Quentara Costa,
John Graham,Joseph McCarthy, Patricia Riley, Maria Rosati,Joseph Sergi (Chair),Tracy Shea {Secretary}
Absent: Linda Lawrence,Joyce Fiocca Bold{Vice Chair}
Staff- Irene "Brien, Lya Morse
Associate Members:Larry Smith
Secretary's Deport:
The Minutes from the July 9th meeting were accepted unanimously by a motion made by Dorothy Consiglio and
seconded by Patricia Riley
Treasurers Report:
The report was discussed and reviewed by the board.
Monthly Statistics;
The Statistics were discussed and reviewed by the board
11 to order: 9:03AM
Joe Sergi used a few minutes for an open microphone session to remind the Board of the Code of Conduct.
Per Jae Sergi, any visitor to the COA meeting is not allowed to sit among the Board. They need to use the seats along
the walls.
Joe Sergi passed out the current By-Laws for the COA.
Joe McCarthy led conversation to the Board on the process of motions and hover they work.
Irene mentioned that they have been able to add 10 addition slots to the work off program, bringing the total up to 6
participants.
Joe McCarthy suggested a Road trip for the C A to one of the recent senior centers built by the architect hired for the
IAA Senior Center. Jae Sergi&Irene are going to look into the logistics for a possible trip to`the Wellesley facility.
Lya let everyone know about the doo-wop entertainment on August 1 th at the Senior Center.
Irene let the Board know that the cooling unit on the roof caught fire and will need to be replaced_
Jena slowed the group possible options to move forward with a Senior Center Cook Boob for a fund raiser. It was
decided to go with the lowest cost book and Jenn has volunteered to type the recipes in the software program.She will
update us more at the next meeting.
Joe McCarthy wanted to discuss a tax relief program for NA seniors. He wanted to form a committee 1.6-o research this
topic further. He would life Joyce to be on the committee but we will need to wait to ask her during the next meeting.
Irene will serve as an advocate but not serge on the committee.
Joe McCarthy made a motion to form a Tax Relief committee and the motion was ,,'by Jack Graham.The Board voted
and passed the motion unanimously.The Committee will consist of Joe McCarthy, Maria,Joyce(if she accepts), Quentara
and Pat. In September Joe will report a 5-10 update.
Irene discussed the Dolls&Cuddles Program and that she knew Terry Kelly in Lawrence and Jae Sergi stated she would
be a good resource for us in the future.
Joe Sergi stated that we had to formally gate Linda Lawrence off the Board.The Motion to vote Linda Lawrence off the
C A was made by Jean Abou-ez i and2ndby Jae McCarthy. The Board voted and passed the motion unanimously.
Joe Sergi mentioned the CIA Board of Selectmen will choose a new Board Member.
.doe Sergi mentioned to the group regarding the Tax Relief program and why the seniors were then toned on the benefit.
It was mentioned that this is a state rule. Quentara volunteered to look into this more and report back to the group.
motion was made to adjourn at 10:05AM by Dorothy and 2nd by Maria and passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted to the Board,
Tracy A.Shea,Secretary