HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-12 Council on Aging Minutes
Department of Elder Services Kathy Shelp, Director
North Andover Council on Aging
North Andover Senior Center
March 12, 2024 @ 9:00 A.M.
Minutes
Attendance:
Members Present: David VanArsdale {Chair}, Lucius Michel {Vice-Chair}, Quentara Costa
{Secretary}, Maria Rosati, Patricia Riley, Priscilla Raposo, Jennifer Abou-ezzi, Dr. Harry
Kaloustian, Joan Thompson
Absent: Remo Zimbaldi, George Kangos, Eileen Elliot, Allen Naffah
Others Present: Kathy Shelp, Director of Elder Services; Denise Casey, Deputy Town Manager
Call to order: 9:03 AM
Roll call by Dave VanArsdale
Minutes: February 2024, motion to approve minutes by Jennifer. unanimously agreed.
Advocacy Sub-committee Update, Lucius Michel:
Sub-committee is keeping an eye on a number of bills related to seniors that the group
will brief us on as they come to fruition. Many of these bills have been given April
deadlines, so no outcomes to report on at this time.
Sub-committee will review the latest town warrant to see if anything is relevant for
town seniors.
SWOT analysis is done. Results of need assessment is complete. Results will be
given to needs assessment committee. From these outcomes will be released town-
wide.
Update from Kathy Shelp:
Looking at how services have increased since moving into the building.
Unduplicated services up 52% since July 2023.
Duplicated services are up 80% since July 2023.
Outreach efforts going well, particularly through the solo-ager program.
Provided handout of 2025 Recommended Town Budget and discussed requests for
center.
Town of NA is hiring tradesmen, like electrician and HVAC which can efficiently
benefit the center for various needs now and in the future.
Update on attendance for planned overnight trips.
Update on van repairs (AC, etc).
Briefing on upcoming events at the center or related to the center.
Adjournment at 9:39 A.M. Jen motion to adjourn, seconded by Maria, 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