HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-10 Council on Aging PacketCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
AUGUST 10, 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. April 13, 2017
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Scott Walden, Emergency Management Director, Kenai Peninsula Borough –
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Review of Goals
7. REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director
b. Council on Aging Chair
c. City Council Liaison
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 14, 2017
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
11. INFORMATION
a. Policy & Procedures for Commissions, Committees, and Council on Aging
12. ADJOURNMENT
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COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
APRIL 13, 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, J. Hollier, B.
Modigh, R. Williams, L. Nelson
Members Absent: B. Osborn
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Director R. Craig, Council Member M. Boyle
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Councilor Williams MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of Sherri Bedlow and
Heather Darius speaking about the Senior Companion Program during Persons Scheduled to
be Heard and Council Member Modigh SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO
ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. March 9, 2017
Councilor Hollier MOVED to approve the March 9, 2017 meeting summary; Council Member
Nelson SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD –
a. Sherri Bedlow & Heather Darius – Senior Companion Program
Sherri Bedlow and Heather Darius provided and overview of the Senior Companion Program
explaining that volunteers visited with, shared stories with, and provided companionship for
clients; also explained that the volunteers can provide transportation for shopping and respite
care if needed. It was noted that the organization was recruiting volunteers as well as clients.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Service Animals vs. Emotional Animals at the Senior Center
It was suggested that the draft policy was a good one noting the laws protect the person with
the disability. There was question about the law requiring the dog to be on a leash.
It was recommended the attorney be consulted regarding leashing and requiring vests for the
dogs.
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Councilor Weeks MOVED to accept the policy and procedures for allowing dogs in the facility;
Council Member Modigh SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
6. NEW BUSINESS – None.
7. REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director – R. Craig reported on the following:
• Upcoming Walker and Roller Fun Run;
• Upcoming Senior Center Health Fair;
• March for Meals was a success.
b. Council on Aging Chair – No report.
c. City Council Liaison – No report.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – May 11, 2017
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Councilor Milewski noted she enjoyed hearing what was happening with City Council.
Council Chair Gellar expressed concern that the Moose Lodge had potentially been sold and
the new owner had planned on putting in a marijuana establishment.
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 5:40 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Jamie Heinz, CMC, Deputy Clerk
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