HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-13 Council on Aging Minutes
Department of Elder Services Kathy Shelp, Director
North Andover Council on Aging
Google Meet
February 13, 2024 @ 9:00 A.M.
Minutes
Attendance:
Members Present: David VanArsdale {Chair}, Lucius Michel {Vice-Chair}, Quentara Costa
{Secretary}, Allen Naffah, Maria Rosati, Patricia Riley, Priscilla Raposo, Jennifer Abou-ezzi,
Dr. Harry Kaloustian, Joan Thompson, George Kangos, Eileen Elliot
Absent: Remo Zimbaldi
Others Present: Kathy Shelp, Director of Elder Services; Denise Casey, Deputy Town
Manager, Cahla Ahlstrom, Assistant Director of Elder Services
Call to order: 9:00 AM
Roll call by Dave VanArsdale
Minutes: January 2024. Motion to approve minutes by Maria, seconded by Jen. Unanimously
agreed.
Advocacy Sub-committee Update, Lucius Michel:
Luke shared report for subcommittee. January 11, 2024 letter sent out to MA senators and
representatives.
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_vwU66ifv8uCv2wd6hlJJTK_X7Y/edit?usp=drivesdk
Update from Kathy Shelp:
SWOT meetings completed.
Submitted requests for funding for various work needed in the building.
Collaborating with the library for programing which has been a great success.
Library book sale will be held at the senior center with the friends group hosting a
concession stand to raise money.
Medical escort program going very well and the volunteers are not taking the stipend
money provided by the grant funding this program. These funds can be reallocated
toward other programs that fall under the stipulations on how that grant money can be
used.
Finalizing details on upcoming cyber program.
Adjournment at 9:35 A.M. Dave motion to adjourn unanimously agreed.
Respectfully submitted,
Quentara Costa, Secretary
North Andover Elder Services 481 Sutton Street North Andover MA 01845
978.688.9560 www.northandoverma.gov kshelp@northandoverma.gov