HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-11 Council on Aging SummaryKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 11, 2019 — 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, V. Geller, A. Weeks, C.
Thornton, S. Bise, L. Nelson, B. Modigh
Members Absent: M. Milewski
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Director K. Romain, City Planner E. Appleby
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Councilor Geller MOVED for approval of the agenda and Councilor Erwin SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Elizabeth Appleby -- Planning Resources Available from AARP
City Planner, Elizabeth Appleby reported she attended the Annual Planning Conference and
reviewed the information included in the packet, as well as provided a synopsis of the
conference and classes she attended. She noted there were many planning opportunities for
seniors on the AARP website and invited the seniors to be involved in the process.
(Clerk's Note: Council Member Modioh arrived at 4:40 PM]
E. Appleby also noted a Regional Transit Plan Workshop would be held the end of May to
develop goals.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. February 14, 2019
MOTION:
Councilor Thornton MOVED to approve the February 14, 2019 meeting summary and Councilor
Erwin SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS — None.
REPORTS
Senior Center Director — Romain reported the following:
• The salad bar placement and queue to meal distribution was changed to
allow for a better pathway into the dining room during meal time;
• Due to increasing costs for salad ingredients, salads were mixed and choice
of dressings were fewer; and
• Kitchen staff were implementing better portion control.
b. Council on Aging Chair — Williams stated that the March for Meals event was
excellent and suggested to take advantage of any resources AARP may be able to
provide for Kenai as the Council on Aging prepares for years ahead.
C. City Council Liaison — No Report.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — May 9, 2019
9. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Concern was noted that shoe/boot cleats should be removed at the front door to alleviate wear
and tear on the facility's carpets.
Member Geller thanked everyone for their participation in the March for Meals event.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT— None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Council on Aging meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: KENA/
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