HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-14 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
January 14, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M.
Minutes
Attendance:
Members Present: David VanArsdale {Chair}, Lucius Michel {Vice-Chair}, Quentara Costa {Secretary}, Maria
Rosati, Patricia Riley, Dr. Harry Kaloustian, Priscilla Raposo, Jennifer Abou-ezzi
Absent: George Kangos, Allen Naffah, Remo Zimbaldi, Joan Thompson, Eileen Elliot
Others Present: Kathy Shelp, Director of Elder Services; Cahla Ahlstrom, Outreach Manager; Denise Casey, Deputy
Town Manager
Call to order: 9:02 AM
Roll call by David VanArsdale
Minutes: Review of December 2024. Motion to approve as is by Harry. Unanimously approved.
Update from Luke Michel, update on Advocacy Committee:
Letter passed out by Luke. This was drafted related to draft budget cuts to various government programs
impacting seniors.
It also voices support of proposed changes that could positively impact seniors, such as removing medical debt
from credit report.
Luke is making a motion to send the letter of concern and support to relevant local government officials.
Seconded by Jen. Unanimously approved.
Update from Kathy Shelp, update on Senior Center:
Kathy shared a year-end review video that they played on NYE for the seniors.
Review of budget maintenance items (cost, funding, and timelines).
Review of services provided. Including their Saturday program. It went really well and they look forward to the
coming Saturdays which have a more structured theme.
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New date for selectboard meeting is February 10 at 7pm, attendance is encouraged.
General Discussion:
Dave has drafted a thank you note from COA to Fireside Catering/Weber Family as motioned in last month’s
meeting.
Adjournment at 9:41 A.M. Motion to adjourn by Dave, seconded by Luke. 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