HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-12 Council on Aging SummaryKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 12, 2018-4:30 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
CHAIR ROY WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Williams called the meeting to order at 4:30 p .m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b . Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members Present: Chair R. Williams, Vice Chair D. Erwin, J. Hollier, M. Milewski ,
V. Geller, B. Osborn, L. Nelson , B. Modigh
Members Absent: A. Weeks
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Director K. Romain, Council Member G . Pettey
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Council Member Milewski MOVED to approve the agenda and Council Member Hollier
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
3 . UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a . January 11 , 2018
b. February 8, 2018
MOTION:
Council Member Erwin MOVED to approve the meeting summaries of January 11 , 2018 and
February 8, 2018; Council Member Modigh SECONDED the motion . There were no objections;
SO ORDERED .
MOTION :
Member Nelson MOVED to have Director Romain look into the purchase of a security camera
for the Senior Center's entryway. Member Erwin SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None .
6. NEW BUSINESS
a . 2018 Survey Results
Director Romain provided a brief report related to the survey results and noted the comments
received were very positive , i.e. people are impressed with the congregate meals, and how
offering a continental breakfast for $1 reached people in the community. She added, there were
no negative comments regarding staff.
7. REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director -Romain reported that she met with the City Manager and
Finance Director and reviewed the Senior Center's proposed FY19 budget. She
noted she would provide the Council members a copy of her proposed City budget in
the next meeting packet.
COUNCILOR HOLLIER LEFT THE MEETING AT 5:30 PM
b . Council on Aging Chair -Williams noted the following items :
• Suggested goals for the Council on Aging should include sponsoring
educational sessions, healthy living activities, etc.; and
• Also suggested investigating vans for seniors with mobility is s ues before
purchasing any new vans .
c . City Council Liaison -Pettey noted that a City Council budget work session will be
held on May 19 (the Bluff Erosion Project will be discussed); she expressed
appreciation for the effort given in another successful March for Meals fundraiser ;
and stated it was her honor and privilege to serve a s the Council Liaison to th e
Council on Aging .
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -May 10, 2018
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Council Me mbers agreed for the need of a se c urity camera in the Center's entryway. It was
suggestion the security camera should have infrared capabilities.
It was requested that cap ital projects fo r the Sen ior Ce nter to be in cl uded in the proposed
budget were a new kitchen dishwasher and ca rpeting for the dining room . It was noted that
grant funds would be pursued as well. It was further requested that Administration research
"Senior Ambassador'' which was included in previous goals .
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Council Members commended Director Romain for her performance as the Senior Center
Director.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT-None .
11 . INFORMATION
a . Volunteer Appreciation Dinner -April 19, 2018
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council , the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Coun ci l o n Ag ing
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