COA Board Meeting

The Mission of the Council on Aging is: to advocate for older adults, to identify their needs, to develop and implement services and programs to meet their health, economic, social and cultural needs, to encourage maximum independence, and to improve their quality of life.

NEWBURYPORT COUNCIL ON AGING

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

November 16, 2023

LIST OF TOPICS THAT THE CHAIR REASONABLY ANTICIPATES WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING:

(see Open Meeting Law Guide – page 5)

9:00                                       Welcome                                                                                             Elaine Paglia, Chair

9:00                                       Roll Call                                                                                                Ann Maurer, Secretary

  ~  Approval of Minutes, 10/19/23

                  ~  Additional Items for the Agenda (to be discussed at end of meeting)

9:05                                        Public Comment

                                            Introduction of Board Applicant                                           Elaine Paglia

9:10                                    Welcome Sara Landry COA Director

                                             Board Member Introductions

                                             Director Expectations                                                             Sara Landry                              Board Expectations (open discussions)                                                                

9:40                                        FNOCOA Update                                                                              Elaine Paglia

9:45                                       Board Business                                                                                  Elaine Paglia

                                           Sub-committee Reports

Electronic Board/Transportation Update               Erin Sheehy

Data Analysis and Food Insecurities                        Paul Bushey

Dog Policy                                                                     Rosemary Decie                                                  

10:00                                     New/Old Business

10:15                                     Adjourn

Please note: Each monthly Board Agenda is posted to the City Website at least 48 hours in advance of the Meeting. Meetings held 3rd Thursday of the month

Next Meeting: December 20, 9-10:15 am