HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-09 Council on Aging SummaryKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 9, 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, V. Geller,
B. Modigh, L. Nelson, A. Weeks
Members Absent: M. Milewski, B. Osborn
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Director K. Romain, Council Member G. Pettey
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Council Member Gellar MOVED to approve the agenda and Council Member Modigh
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. May 10, 2018
MOTION:
Council Member Geller MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 10, 2018 as submitted
and Council Member Weeks SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The rules were suspended to discuss a previous business item regarding security cameras. The
Councilors discussed the suggested security camera purchase and it was noted the cost was
approximately $600.00.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion —Water Fountain Grant
Possible grant funding availability was being explored for the purchase of a new water fountain,
which would offer the ability to fill bottles.
b. Discussion — Memorial Garden
Council members discussed the development of a memorial garden at the Senior Center.
Comments included the costs involved, space/location for the garden, protection from
vandalism, ideas in how the garden could represent patriotic families, recognition for veterans,
seniors serving on Council on Aging, and placement of a sculpture or memorial stone identifying
the reason for the garden.
c. Discussion — Council on Aging Schedule
COUNCIL MEMBER HOLLIER LEFT THE MEETING AT 5:00 PM
The possibility of changing the meeting schedule from monthly to bi-monthly was discussed. It
was clarified the By -Laws require an annual meeting in January. A brief discussion followed.
Consensus of the Council on Aging was to keep the meeting schedule monthly and request
cancellation through the City Clerk when there were no items for a meeting agenda.
REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — Director Romain noted Tawni Eubank had been hired as
the new Activities and Volunteer Coordinator.
b. Council on Aging Chair — Williams noted his concern whether the Council on Aging
was doing all it could do to assist seniors, including providing a presentation related
to hearing loss, balance issues, isolation, etc. He requested the members to prepare
a list of issues that affected seniors over a long period and bring it to the next
meeting for further discussion.
c. City Council Liaison — Pettey reported the following:
• Participation in the dip net fishery were down from previous years resulting in
reduced funds collected at approximately $175,000 less than from previous years
which averaged $500,000.
• The bluff erosion project was now being reviewed in Hawaii and would then be
sent back to Washington, DC. She hoped she would have more news by the
September meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — September 13, 2018
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It was noted, unless new members are appointed by Kenai City Council before the September
meeting, there would be two seats open. No other members noted they would be absent for the
September meeting.
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Member Hollier stated her resignation from the Council on Aging, of which she had been a
member since 1987.
Director Romain reported Member Bill Osborn also resigned from the Council on Aging due to
his and his wife moving out of state.
It was requested to have a dry erase board or flip chart at the next meeting when discussing
issues affecting seniors. Comments noted included the suggestion to have Bluegrass end
before 9:30 p.m. by having activities that were prior to bluegrass start earlier (i.e. piano lessons,
bridge, etc.); begin discussions of future capital projects; provide pictures to be placed in the
bathroom to dress it up a bit; and it was suggested to investigate "seniors working with seniors'
grant availability.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT— None.
11. INFORMATION — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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