HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-10 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
AUGUST 10, 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, L. Nelson
Members Absent: B. Osborn, G. Alexander
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Administrative Assistant K. Romain, Council Member B. Molloy
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Councilor Williams MOVED to approve the agenda and Council Member Hollier SECONDED
the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. April 13, 2017
Councilor Hollier MOVED to approve the April 13, 2017 meeting summary; Council Member
Milewski SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD —
a. Scott Walden, Emergency Management Director, Kenai Peninsula Borough —
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
Dan Nelson, Program Manager, attended and spoke for Scott Walden. He explained what the
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors program included and requested 25-30 hours of senior
volunteer participation to:
• Assist during informational meetings
• Work the call center
• Monitor social media, robo-calls, and door-to-door informational campaigning
Discussion followed during which it was noted information would be included in the Senior
Center's newsletter related to the preparedness program, the possibility of hosting an outreach
class for emergency preparedness for seniors, suggestion of a shelter provided in Kenai, the
Senior Center's emergency plans, etc.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Service Animals vs. Emotional Animals at the Senior Center
It was noted that the policy and procedures for allowing dogs at the Senior Center would be
finalized at the September meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Review of Goals
Topics noted were: Solarium improvement, electric cord coverage at buffet table, generator
discussion, heating situation in Center, modernization of computer room, part-time janitorial
position.
REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — Administrative Assistant Romain reported on the
following:
• Old-timers luncheon was successful;
• Retirement party for Director Craig would be held 9-22-2017;
• Vintage Point 25th Anniversary celebration would be held on 9-07-2017;
• Commissioner G. Alexander's resignation from Council on Aging.
b. Council on Aging Chair — No report.
C. City Council Liaison — B. Molly noted the Bluff Restoration comment period
ended, alternatives and funding sources were discussed; Council authorized
purchase of lots; and there were two applicants for the City Clerk's position who
would be interviewed.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —September 14, 2017
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
11. INFORMATION - None
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:
Tawni Eubank 6
Administrative Assistant
Council on Aging
August 10, 2017
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