HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-10 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
MARCH 10, 2016 — 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, B. Modigh, A. Weeks,
L. Nelson, J. Hollier
Members Absent: F. Walters, B. Osborn, V. Hallmark
Staff /Council Liaison Present: R. Craig, Council Liaison Porter
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Councilor Nelson MOVED to approve the agenda; Councilor Hollier SECONDED the motion.
There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — February 11, 2016
Councilor Milewski MOVED to approve the February 11, 2016 meeting summary with the
correction of "March for Meds" being changed to "March for Meals" in the Director's Report;
Council Member Weeks SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Survey Results
Senior Center Director R. Craig reported that fifty home meal surveys were given out and thirty -
five responded and 95% of the returns indicated "excellent" or "good" comments for home
meals. She also noted that the drivers were all helpful and personable and that the meals
tasted good.
It was further reported that some of the negative comments included that the food was too
spicy, too much Mexican food, and that the vegetables needed to be cooked more thoroughly
and that the director had relayed the information to the chefs who indicated they would make
corrections.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution and Memo from Mayor Navarre
Senior Center Director R. Craig explained the resolution that was presented to communities
within the Borough to create a temporary Senior Citizen Advisory Task Force and after
researching programs and services, the Mayor felt the task force was unnecessary as efforts
were already undertaken by local organizations and state agencies.
b. FY17 Budget Information
Senior Center Director R. Craig provided an update on the budget process, noting funding was
down.
7. REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director— Craig reported on the following:
• A representative from Adult Protective Services would be speaking at the
next meeting.
• City Manager would be attending lunch at the Senior Center on March 16
to discuss the solarium and provide a space analysis.
b. Council on Aging Chair — Geller noted the "March for Meals" was to be held on
April 15'.
C. City Council Liaison — Council Liaison Porter reported on:
• Presentation on the event park.
• City Council working on the City's budget.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —April 14, 2016
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
11. INFORMATION — None
12. ADJOURNMENT — None
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Jamio �einz, CIVIC, Deputy
Council on Aging
March 10, 2016
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