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Loose Board approves director appointment, fee changes, no-pets resolution and 2024-25 budget
Summary
At its July 22 meeting in Linden, the Loose Board of Directors appointed Tessa Sweeney as Director of Senior Services, approved adjusted program fees effective Sept. 1, adopted Resolution No. 02-24 prohibiting pets, and adopted the 2024–2025 fiscal budget; all motions passed 7-0.
The Loose Board of Directors met July 22 at the Loose Senior Center and unanimously approved several administrative items intended to expand access to senior programming and finalize the center’s 2024–2025 operating plan.
Tessa Sweeney was appointed Director of Senior Services & Community Engagement after City Manager Ellen Glass introduced the appointment and the board voted to confirm it (motion by Pamela Howd, second by Brenda Simons; roll call vote 7-0). Sweeney is listed in meeting materials as Director of Senior Services & Community Engagement.
The board also approved changes to program fees aimed at improving accessibility. Director Sweeney and Glass presented a recommended fee structure that sets most fitness classes at $5 and makes gentle flow and chair yoga free. The board approved the amendment to program fees, to take effect Sept. 1 (motion by Heather MacDermaid, second by Pamela Howd; vote 7-0).
Attorney Michael Gildner reviewed Resolution No. 02-24, described in meeting materials as “A Resolution Prohibiting Pets.” The board discussed allergy-related language in the draft and then adopted the resolution (motion by Ray Culbert, second by Heather MacDermaid; roll call vote 7-0).
The board adopted the 2024–2025 fiscal year budget after Director Sweeney reviewed income and expense items and staff and board discussed use of ARPA grant funds, payroll expense reductions, grounds maintenance and travel expenses. The budget was adopted by roll call vote (motion by Ray Culbert, second by Pamela Howd; vote 7-0). The transcript notes ARPA funds will be used for certain items but does not specify amounts or line-item uses.
Program Director Dotti Tynes reported improved attendance at the community picnic and outlined upcoming events including Mobile Secretary of State services, the Loose Car Show on Aug. 2, Back to the Bricks with the City on Aug. 7 and a talent show. Travel Coordinator Gwen Fannon summarized recent travel events, upcoming trips and a recent travel show hosted with World Premier Tours.
Board members offered thanks to staff for their work. President Danielle Cusson acknowledged receipt of financial reports, and the board voted to approve paying the bills (motion by Pamela Howd, second by Elizabeth Armstrong; vote 7-0). The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. and Cusson noted a City Council meeting would begin shortly.
What’s next: an audit presentation is scheduled for August and staff will continue preparations for the upcoming community events and Back to the Bricks activities.
