HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-14 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
APRIL 14, 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, A. Weeks, L. Nelson, J.
Hollier, B. Osborn
Members Absent: B. Modigh, F. Walters, V. Hallmark
Staff /Council Liaison Present: R. Craig, Council Liaison B. Gabriel
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Councilor Hollier MOVED to approve the agenda; Councilor Osborn SECONDED the motion
There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — March 10, 2016
Councilor Milewski MOVED to approve the March 10, 2016 meeting summary; Council Member
Osborn SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — Brian Gabriel — KOOL Committee Report
KOOL Committee Chair B. Gabriel reported that events were usually held at the park strip which
was owned by the Airport and that it was often difficult for people to hear; suggested that a
place was needed for events such as car shows and concerts that encouraged visitors. He also
reported that the purpose of the Committee was to identify a place for an event park and
recommend phases for construction. Finally, he noted recommendations made to City Council
consisted of budgeting $35,000 in the FY17 budget for design documents and then use budget
resources and grants to finalize the project over the next five years.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Survey Results
Senior Center Director R. Craig reported that the survey results netted 95% positive results and
asked the Council to accept the results.
Councilor Hollier MOVED to accept the survey results; Council Member Osborn SECONDED
the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Resolution and Memo from Mayor Navarre
Councilor Weeks MOVED to support Borough Mayor Navarre's veto of Borough Resolution No.
2016 -007 regarding a temporary Senior Citizen Advisory Task Force; Council Member Osborn
SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
c. FY17 Budget Information
Senior Center Director R. Craig provided an update on the budget process, noting funding and
grants were down.
There was discussion regarding ways to reduce spending, including encouraging food be eaten
in the dining room and watching portion sizes.
Suggestions were made to encourage less waste, including signage stating taking only what
could be eaten, limiting the salad bar, offering fewer choices.
Councilor Nelson MOVED to limit portions, using signs on tables, salad bar and serving window
and let people know what they are entitled to and what lunch entails and what it does not;
Council Member Osborn SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED
6. NEW BUSINESS - None
REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — No report.
b. Council on Aging Chair — No report.
C. City Council Liaison — Council Liaison Gabriel reported on:
• A work session on April 18 to discuss Senior Center funding and the
multi - purpose building
• Reported the action taken at the April 6 Council meeting, noting the
Green Rush Club had reopened and Council's ban on clubs until the
state develops regulations for that type of business; directed the attorney
to file and injunction.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — May 12, 2016
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
11. INFORMATION
Council Member Weeks suggested working with a local business to put together a computer
technology fair.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Council on Aging
April 14, 2016
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Meeting summary prepay d and submitted by:
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Heinz, CIVIC, Deputy
Council on Aging
April 14, 2016
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