HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-08 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 -4:30 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
CHAIR VELDA GELLER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. 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, L. Nelson, J. Hollier, V.
Hallmark, F. Walters
Members Absent: B. Modigh, B. Osborn, A. Weeks
Staff /Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Staff C. Bannock, Council Liaison B. Gabriel
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Councilor Nelson MOVED to approve the agenda and Council Member Milewski SECONDED
the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. June 9. 2016
Councilor Nelson MOVED to approve the June 9, 2016 meeting summary; Council Member
Walters SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. July 13, 2016
Councilor Milewski MOVED to approve the July 13, 2016 meeting summary; Council Member
Nelson SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Ken Youngberg, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ken Youngberg explained that he has over a decade of experience, is new to the area, and
travels to his clients homes to assist when different situations become more than they are
capable of coping with; specializes in mental health issues such as post traumatic stress
disorder, depression, and anxiety.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Service Animals vs. Emotional Animals at the Senior Center
Staff reviewed information that had been provided; noted the director requested a
recommendation for a policy at a future meeting. It was decided the Council would wait until the
October meeting to discuss further.
REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — No report.
b. Council on Aging Chair — No report.
C. City Council Liaison — Council Liaison Gabriel noted Council had approved an
amended 2030 Comprehensive Plan; approved increasing revenues and
appropriating funds for the Senior Supplemental Nutrition, Transportation &
Services Grant for 2017; Borough Mayor Navarre provided an overview of the
two tax propositions on the October 4 ballot; Approved a memorandum of
understanding with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe to improve Old Town Park; City
Council narrowed its list of City Manager applicants from 28 to five.
Gabriel also noted that he would look into the status on the atrium; that the architects were in
the process of putting together a proposal for Senior Center Upgrades; there would be further
discussion regarding bluff erosion in 2017.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — October 13, 2016
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
11. INFORMATION
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Council on Aging
September 8, 2016
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