COA Board Minutes

May 15, 2007

[The regular meeting of the Board was rescheduled to accommodate schedule problems]

The Meeting was called to order by the Chair at 3:04 pm

Present: Gerry Brennan, Chair, Greg Howe, Paul Mendes Absent: Florence Alexander (unexcused), Kay Volt, Vern Wilson, Treasurer, Friends of the COA, Val Carrano, Director

Guests: Sharon Lynn, Town Manager, Michelle Couture, Selectman

The Chair greeted our guests, and turned the meeting over to the Town Manager. Ms. Lynn was given the information packet that the COA distributes to all newcomers. She gave a brief summary of her administrative background and hopes for Provincetown. She listened intently while Board members described past and present programs, and our hopes for the future. Ms. Lynn summed up her hopes for our future relationship by saying, “Anything I can do…” The Board members expressed our gratitude for her presence, and presented a copy of Greetings from Provincetown, the third cookbook produced by the Friends.

Minutes: The minutes of the April meeting were approved.

Director’s Report: 13 people attended the Volunteer Lunch [numerous last-minute cancellations]. The Board voted to thank our chef, Diane Corbo. Questions about COA –Police relations – the Police need more lock-boxes. Should we contribute? Paul Mendes suggested that he would check with the Police Association to see if they would help with the purchase of 5 new ones. He will also check to see if the Police Association might also reimburse $312 for the “File of Life” material to be distributed by officers. Bake Sale: F. Alexander dropped off the “List” but was not there to explain or share her needs. The Director needs to edit then people will be called to contribute. Brennan has developed a larger list.

SALT: No action – Police liaison has attended a meeting with Truro on the combined emergency info-pack.

Elderly Liaison: no report

Old Business: On her way out the door, the former Town Moderator nominated a new Board member, without consultation with the Board or the Director. The Nominee was unable to serve.

New Business: Brennan, Howe & Carrano had a meeting with the DPW Director – we thought it was about the upstairs bathroom, but it turned out to be a much wider discussion of the building, parking and sewer hook-up. We shared the aerial photos & notes from the meeting. Everyone was enthusiastic about more parking, paving, and the possibility of a better-protected water line. Staking should be in place by early fall, and there will be temporary parking problems in October. There are questions about new walkways and plantings. Some trees will be moved, along with the shed at the back of the building. If anyone has questions, Val has a copy of the photo & notes.

June 15 is the date for exchanging the art exhibit in the dining room, and the deadline for submissions for Senior Citizen of the Year. [Check with Val if you have a nomination]. Director to put into Newsletter.

Do we want a float for the parade? Informal opinion seemed to be yes. If so, Brennan will be unable to participate. We should wait until the Senior of the Year is announced, and ask if they want a float.

Respectfully submitted.

Gregory Howe, Clerk pro-tem