HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-12 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2017 —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 A. Weeks, M. Milewski, L. Nelson, J.
Hollier, V. Hallmark, B. Osborn, B. Modigh, R. Williams
Members Absent:
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Director R. Craig, City Manager P. Ostrander
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved with the addition of a New Business item entitled FY18 Goals and
Objectives.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
City Clerk, S. Modigh administered the Oaths of Office to Councilors Joanna Hollier and Roy
Williams.
Councilor Osborn MOVED to nominate Roy Williams as Chair.
Councilor Milewski MOVED to nominate Velda Geller as Chair.
Velda Geller was re-elected as Chair.
Councilor Hollier MOVED to nominate Roy Williams as Vice Chair.
Councilor Milewski MOVED to nominate Al Weeks as Vice Chair.
Al Weeks was re-elected as Vice Chair.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — None.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
New City Manager, Paul Ostrander was introduced.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Service Animals vs. Emotional Animals at the Senior Center
It was noted that the Senior Center Director would draft a policy to bring to the Council for
consideration.
b. Set a Date to Visit Chad's Place
It was decided the Council would visit Chad's Place on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 2:30 p.m..
c. Meal Increase
Senior Center Director, R. Craig provided the following information:
• The suggested donation for meals had not been increased in five years;
• The actual cost of each meal as of January 2016 was $14.50;
• The current suggested donation , for people 60+ is $6;
• The Kenai Senior Center charges $12.00 per person for anyone under the age of
60;
• Prices of other senior centers in the area ranged from $5 to $7.
It was suggested that half of actual cost be the suggested donation amount. Where and how
meal supplies were purchased and the percentage of clients that gave donations for meals were
discussed.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. FY18 Goals and Objectives
Director R. Craig led discussion regarding FY17 Goals and Objectives that had been achieved
which included trees planted in front of the Senior Center; heated front drive under the awning;
ADA approved ramp at the back door; shelves in the storage shed. Those items that had not
been achieved in FY17 were moved forward to FY18 goals.
FY18 Goals and Objectives were listed as follows:
• Purchase a generator in an effort to provide a safe place for disabled persons
during a disaster;
• Mounted projector in the dining room;
• Construction on the leaky solarium in the dining room;
• Sound System / Hearing Wire;
• New computers for computer lab;
• Community Campaign "Buy a Meal for a Senior."
REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — R. Craig reported on the following:
• Second Quarter FY17 report from My Senior Center program;
• Processes for seniors to apply for services and benefits.
b. Council on Aging Chair — Provided a reminder of a Celebration of Life for Frank
Arbelovsky and a retirement party for Gretchen Alexander.
C. City Council Liaison — No report.
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8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — February 9, 2017
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 5:45 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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