HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-12 Council on Aging Minutes
Department of Elder Services Kathy Shelp, Director
Connecting our Community through Service, Experience and Advocacy
North Andover Council on Aging
North Andover Senior Center
July 12, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M.
Minutes
Attendance
Members Present: David VanArsdale {Chair}, Lucius Michel {Tentative Vice-Chair}, Quentara Costa
{Secretary}, Maria Rosati {Treasurer}, Patricia Riley, Jennifer Abou-ezzi, Dr. Harry Kaloustian, Remo
Zimbaldi, Eileen Elliot
Others Present: Kathy Shelp, Director of Elder Affairs; Paula Lynch, Administrative Secretary
Call to order: 9:00 AM
Roll call was read by Dave VanArsdale.
Minutes: The June minutes were approved unanimously via roll call on a motion by Jen Abou-
ezzi and seconded Patricia Riley.
Night Out Planning, Lucius Michel and Kathy Shelp:
Kathy received an invitation for August 2. Staff working the event is optional since it’s not
normal working hours, so volunteers from board is helpful – but not everyone is required.
Advocacy Committee Report, Lucius Michel:
Successful meeting with the RMV, meeting minutes provided to board for review. RMV action
items have been completed. They’ve already revised some of their communications and delivery
method. Kathy says the letter that’s been revised is materially better. Harry is pleased with this
outcome and feels this is the purpose of the board and having an annual report to set goals.
Other suggestions from the board for next initiatives were made, ie) registrations for newly
moved seniors, troubleshooting and communicating with cable companies
Update on Senior Center, Kathy Shelp
Van at the shop to see if AC can be fixed
Conference went very well, everyone really stepped up to make it a great event. Feedback very
positive.
o 316 units of service.
o $9,960 cost with a $7,800 grant to apply toward it and the related marketing ($4,500
marketing cost – but had material impact in generating interest in the event and senior center).
North Andover Elder Services 120R Main Street North Andover MA 01845
978.688.9560 www.northandoverma.gov kshelp@northandoverma.gov
Other costs were related to breakout session speakers, swag bags, keynote speaker, and pens.
Passed out an updated annual report handed to town, budget, formula grant, mission statement,
by-laws.
Paula spoke on the assisted rides program, MVRTA, NEET. and van to address a question by Harry.
Nominating Committee Report, Quentara Costa:
2 board + 2 associate positions open. Working on scheduling 2 interviews
Adjournment at 9:45 A.M., by a motion by Harry Kaloustian, seconded by Dave VanArsdale,
unanimously agreed.
Respectfully submitted,
Quentara Costa, Interim-Secretary
North Andover Elder Services 120R Main Street North Andover MA 01845
978.688.9560 www.northandoverma.gov kshelp@northandoverma.gov