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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-09 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING MARCH 9, 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, J. Hollier, B. Modigh, R. Williams Members Absent: B. Osborn, L. Nelson Staff/Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Director R. Craig, Senior Center Assistant K. Romain, Council Member M. Boyle A quorum was present. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Councilor Weeks MOVED to approve the agenda and Council Member Milewski SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. December 8, 2016 Councilor Weeks MOVED to approve the December 8, 2016 meeting summary; Council Member Modigh SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED. b. January 12, 2017 Councilor Williams MOVED to approve the January 12, 2017 meeting summary with the typo, "Chari," corrected to "Chair," on the first page; Council Member Milewski SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Service Animals vs. Emotional Animals at the Senior Center A draft policy was presented and reviewed. It was noted that the term, "dog," should be changed to, "animal," and that the policy didn't apply to Vintage Pointe. It was asked if federal guidelines were available to spell out specifics, and if formal paperwork was needed to ensure certification. There was suggestion that signage may be necessary. b. Results of Surveys The results of the Congregate Survey and the Home Delivered Meals Survey were presented. It was noted there was a 24% return on the Congregate Survey and a 74% return on the Home Delivered Meals Survey and most comments were positive. It was also noted the transportation numbers were increasing, showing an older population wanting to get out, but not drive. There was discussion regarding a computer lab based on comments on the surveys; it was noted there had been security issues in the past, but staff would look into it again once the new upgrades were in place. c. Meal Increase A brief history of the costs of preparing the meal, suggested donation, and recommendations to increase the suggested donation was provided. There was discussion regarding different options such as cutting out salad bar or soup on various days, raising the suggested donation to a higher, and reducing the size of the salad bar. Councilor Williams MOVED to recommend increasing awareness of rising costs for meals and decreased funding, reminding seniors that even if they can't contribute the suggested donation, they can donate something toward their meal, and on May 1, the suggested meal amount will increase to $7.00 for seniors and $14.00 for non -seniors and the frozen meals on the weekends be discontinued; Council Member Milewski SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Kasilof Meal Run/Transportation/Shopping This item was postponed. 6. NEW BUSINESS — None. 7. REPORTS a. Senior Center Director — R. Craig reported on the following: • March for Meals annual fundraiser on March 24th; • Kenai Senior Connections donated $50,000 toward the solarium renovation costs. b. Council on Aging Chair — No report. C. City Council Liaison — M. Boyle noted it was a pleasure to be back as Council Liaison. 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —April 13, 2017 9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None Council on Aging March 9, 2017 Page 2of3 11. INFORMATION 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: CMC, Council on Aging March 9, 2017 Page 3 of 3