HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-09 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
NOVEMER 9, 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: J. Hollier, R. Williams, M. Milewski, Chair V. Geller, B. Osborn,
B. Modigh, L. Nelson, Vice Chair A. Weeks
Members Absent:
Staff/Council Liaison Present: City Manager P. Ostrander, Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer,
Senior Center Director K. Romain
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Councilor Osborn 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 14, 2017
Councilor Nelson MOVED to approve the September 14, 2017 meeting summary; Council
Member Milewski SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Generator
City Manager Ostrander introduced S. Wedemeyer, who had done research into a generator for
the Senior Center. Wedemeyer stated his department had tracked electricity used during peak
hours and recommended a 80 KW, mobile on a trailer. Cost for project is around $75,000.
Questions were asked regarding mobility, storage, size, funding possibilities, used equipment,
and function ability in a natural disaster.
Commission Discussion — City is in the process of updating Natural Disaster Plan; could put in a
capital improvement request. It was suggested to put it on hold, financial concerns, but thanks
were expressed for the information.
b. Senior Center Rentals
Senior Center rental fees were discussed; they will be reviewed during upcoming budget for
FY2019. A brief history was given on seniors using facility with no rental fees charged.
There was discussion on building rental fees and costs.
Councilor Weeks MOVED to recommend a charge of $125.00 security fee to cover staff hours,
when used by seniors outside of a normal Senior Center function, be submitted to
Administration for consideration in the FY2019 fee schedule; Council Member Williams
SECONDED the motion. There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
a. Senior Center Director — Director Romain noted that the Hilcorp Area Wide
Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon is on November 21. In addition, there is a Food
Drive at the Senior Center through December 15 for distribution throughout the
senior community.
b. Council on Aging Chair — Expressed thanks to City Manager P. Ostrander,
Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer, and City Council for Senior Connections
Inc. for the new Atrium.
C. City Council Liaison — None
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — December 14, 2017
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Council Member Weeks inquired about Active Shooter Training. City Manager P. Ostrander
responded that Kenai Peninsula District officers do the training. There is possible training for
staff and volunteers.
Council Members Weeks and Modigh questioned internet access to seniors at the Senior
Center. Discussion about free Wi-Fi, usage, etc.
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 5:40 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Council on Aging
November 9, 2017
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