HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-08 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
OCTOBER 08, 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:
Members Absent:
Staff /Council Liaison Present:
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Chair V. Geller, Vice Chair M. Milewski, M. Necessary, V.
Hallmark, J. Hollier, A. Weeks, L. Nelson
F. Walters, B. Osborn
R. Craig, Council Liaison Molloy
Councilor Necessary MOVED to approve the agenda; Councilor Milewski SECONDED the
motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — September 10, 2015
Councilor Hallmark MOVED to approve the September 10, 2015 meeting summary; Council
Member Walters SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — Laurie, Aging and Disability Resource
Center.
Laurie from the Aging and Disability Resource Center provided an overview of the services they
offer, including long term counseling, unbiased independent pre- screening for personal care
attendants and care coordinators based on needs, and assessments for choice waivers. She
explained that they are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and that
their wish list included more grant funding for seniors.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Capital Improvement Projects — Generator for Senior Center
There was discussion regarding the importance of having a generator to serve the Senior
Center and Vintage Pointe. There was further discussion regarding funding options for a
generator.
6. NEW BUSINESS — None.
7. REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — Craig reported on the following:
• Work on restrooms has progressed
• Coffee Bar was finished and looked good
• Solarium was on the Capital Improvement List
b. Council on Aging Chair — Geller noted that the Mystery Dinner Theater was to
be held on October 16 and 17 and daily practice was taking place.
C. City Council Liaison — Council Liaison Molloy reported on:
• Election outcomes
• Upcoming work sessions; dip net and marijuana
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — November 12, 2015
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Councilor Weeks noted that he would like to see the senior center purchase a Smart Board and
also hold a tech fair.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
11. INFORMATION — None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Nelson MOVED to adjourn and Councilor Milewski SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00p.m.
Meeting summary preps ed and submitted by:
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Heinz, CMC, Deputy
Council on Aging
October 8, 2015
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