HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-08 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
DECEMBER 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, B. Modigh, A. Weeks
Members Absent: B. Osborn
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Staff R. Craig, Council Liaison B. Gabriel
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Councilor Milewski MOVED to approve the agenda and Council Member Weeks SECONDED
the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. September 8, 2016
Councilor Hollier MOVED to approve the September 8, 2016 meeting summary; Council
Member Osborn SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Rick Koch, Kenai City Manager
It was noted the manager was unable to attend the meeting.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Service Animals vs. Emotional Animals at the Senior Center
It was noted that the City Attorney would be providing a recommendation.
There was question whether there could be paperwork required for emotional support animals.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Possible Meal Increase
Director R. Craig shared concerns about an increase in the cost of food and an increase in the
number of Seniors served. It was noted that $6.00 had been the suggested donation for the
past five years.
The Council was asked to consider possibly increasing the fee; more statistics would be
provided at a future meeting.
b. Kasilof Meal Run / Transportation / Shopping
The need for City budget cuts were explained. It was noted that the FY18 Budget was being
prepared and there needed to be some thought on saving money and bringing in more
donations.
It was suggested that the trip to Kasilof be reduced from two times per week to one. It was also
suggested that an article be run in the newsletter reminding seniors that there would be no extra
transportation stops unless staff was notified in advance and only if time permitted.
c. Visit Chad's Place
It was decided that a trip should be done in the daylight.
REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — No report.
b. Council on Aging Chair — No report.
C. City Council Liaison — Mayor Gabriel reported on the following:
• City Council cancelled the second meetings in November and December;
• Attended and enjoyed the Thanksgiving Dinner sponsored by Hilcorp;
• Approved the Capital Improvement Projects, noted there wasn't a lot of hope
for funding help from the state;
• Extended the contract for the Visitor's Center;
• Administration gave a Dip Net Report on December 1;
• New City Manager, Paul Ostrander, starts January 9;
• The City received a good audit report;
• Seeking re -appropriation of grant funding for the Bluff Stabilization Project.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — January 12, 2017
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
11. INFORMATION
There was inquiry into the status of the Senior Center improvements.
Council on Aging
December 8, 2016
Page 2 of 3
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Council on Aging
December 8, 2016
Page 3 of 3