Council on Aging Board Meeting
Board approved staffing and program adjustments: Outreach Coordinator position posted; new van driver David Jellison hired; EMHOT clinician hours increased to 30 hrs/week. Board agreed to send a letter supporting the Merrimac Valley Planning Commission’s downtown sidewalk accessibility assessment.
The Amesbury Council on Aging Board met June 13, 2024. The meeting opened with routine reports from the secretary and treasurer (account balances and recent disbursements). The Friends of the COA (FCOA) reported fundraising successes for Live Well Amesbury, plans for a 30th anniversary celebration, and patio picnic table purchases. Doreen Arnfield, Director, gave an extensive Director’s Report covering Age Friendly Task Force activities (AARP certificate presentation and a May 8 reception), the Merrimac Valley Planning Commission’s downtown accessibility walk, staffing updates, grants, and summer programming highlights.
Key outcomes reported or decided include posting the Outreach Coordinator position; confirmation that David Jellison has been hired as the new van driver (start date May 20); resolution of the EMHOT staffing issue with the current clinician agreeing to work 30 hours/week beginning July 1; and plans to interview for the Reception position created through the NSRAW grant after the selected candidate passed away. The Board agreed to send a letter supporting the MMV Planning Commission’s downtown handicapped-accessibility review. The Stats Committee (Arthur, Maggie, and Doreen) began bi-weekly meetings to better use My Senior Center software, will consult other centers, and move to quarterly public reporting of statistics. No public comments or contested debates were recorded in the minutes. The next meeting was scheduled for August 8 at 3:00 PM.