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Home My WebLink About2017-03-09 Council on Aging PacketCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING MARCH 9, 2017 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 4:30 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. December 8. 2016 b. January 12, 2017 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Service Animals vs. Emotional Animals at the Senior Center b. Results of Surveys c. Meal Increase d. Kasilof Meal Run/Transportation/Shopping 6. NEW BUSINESS – None. 7. REPORTS a. Senior Center Director b. Council on Aging Chair c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – April 13, 2017 9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11. INFORMATION – None 12. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: JAMIE -- 283-8231 OR RACHAEL -- 283-8212 [PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY] Page 2 of 10 COUNCIL 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 APPROV AL 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 Page 3 of 10 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 Chari’s Place It was decided that a trip should be done in the daylight. 7. 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. Page 4 of 10 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: _____________________________________ Jamie Heinz, CMC, Deputy Clerk Page 5 of 10 [PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY] Page 6 of 10 COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING JANUARY 12, 2017 – 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 A. Weeks, M. Milewski, L. Nelson, J. Hollier, V. Hallmark, B. Osborn , B. Modigh, R. Williams Members Absent: Staff/Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Staff R. Craig, Council Liaison B. Gabriel 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 Chari. 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 Page 7 of 10 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 Chari’s Place It was decided the Council would visit Chari’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.” 7. 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. Page 8 of 10 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: _____________________________________ Jamie Heinz, CMC, Deputy Clerk Page 9 of 10 [PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY] Page 10 of 10