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Home My WebLink About2017-09-14 Council on Aging PacketCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 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. August 10, 2017 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Revisit Service Animals vs. Emotional Animals at the Senior Center Policy adopted 4/13/17. b. Review 2017-2018 Goals 6. NEW BUSINESS – None. 7. REPORTS a. Council on Aging Chair b. Senior Center Director c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – October 12, 2017 9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11. INFORMATION 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 AUGUST 10, 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, 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 Page 3 of 10 Council on Aging August 10, 2017 Page 2 of 2 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. 7. 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 Administrative Assistant Page 4 of 10 Page 7 of 10Page 5 of 10 Page 8 of 10Page 6 of 10 Page 9 of 10Page 7 of 10 COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING APRIL 13, 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 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. Page 8 of 10 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: Council on Aging April 13, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Page 9 of 10 [PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY] Page 10 of 10