HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-13 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
AUGUST 13, 2015 — 4:30 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
CHAIR VELDA GELLER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Geller called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members Present: Chair V. Geller, Vice Chair M. Milewski, M. Necessary, L.
Nelson, B. Osborn, V. Hallmark, J. Hollier, F. Walters
Members Absent: A. Weeks
Staff /Council Liaison Present: R. Craig, Council Liaison Molloy
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
By UNANIMOUS CONSENT, the Agenda was approved.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — June 11, 2015
Councilor Nelson MOVED to approve the June 11, 2015 summary; Osborn SECONDED the
motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — Lisa Roberts, United Way.
Lisa Roberts of United Way explained that United Way began in 1985 and that there were 27
United Way agencies. She also gave an overview of upcoming events which included:
• Annual Campaign with a $400,000 goal, September 15 — October 31, 2015
• Fox Island Fundraiser, August 29 - $80 for individual /$150 for couple.
• Project Homeless event, September 15.
• Joint Chamber of Commerce Kick -Off, September 8.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Information on Grants
Staff reported that the United Way Grant was $9,582, and the Nutrition, Transportation and
Services Grant was $182,847; both were down from last year. The Borough Grant stayed the
same at $126,207.
7. REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — Craig noted:
• Pool Tables would be auctioned.
National Association for Activity Professionals training, August 28 & 29.
Mystery Dinner with Kenai Performers, October 16 & 17.
b. Council on Aging Chair— None.
C. City Council Liaison — Council Liaison Molloy reported on:
• Work Session on Purchasing Code
• Ordinance on washing vehicles.
• Direction to Planning & Zoning regarding land use for legalization of
commercial marijuana
• Upcoming Work Session regarding leasing vs. purchasing city property
• Ad -hoc committee to look into feasibility for construction of a park facility
including a permanent stage.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — September 10, 2015
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
The status of the solarium and reports on dipnet fishery were topics discussed.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
11. INFORMATION — None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Osborn MOVED to adjourn and Councilor Hallmark SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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J m e Heinz, CMC, Deput C rk
Council on Aging
August 13, 2015
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