HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-13 Council on Aging SummaryKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 13, 2020 — 4:30 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER, VIRTUALLY
CHAIR DON ERWIN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Erwin called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Erwin led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members Present: D. Erwin, R. Williams, V. Geller, A. Weeks, B. Modigh, M.
Milewski, L. Nelson, C. Thornton, S. Bise
Members Absent: None.
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Director K. Romain, City Clerk J. Heinz, and Council
Member J. Glendening
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Thornton MOVED for approval of the agenda and Member Milewski SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker) — None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes
per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) — None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. May 14, 2020
MOTION:
Member Weeks MOVED to approve the May 14, 2020 meeting summary as written and Member
Thornton SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion — State of Alaska Reopening Guidelines for Senior Centers
Director Romain noted the document for congregate guidance provided in the packet, adding that
the State provided the documents in June; however, no Senior Center in the state was open as
of this date. She reviewed the document noting what the Senior Center could and could not
provide, and what protocols would need to be in place. Ms. Romain added that she was going to
be preparing a phased plan for opening and would be bringing the plan back to the Council on
Aging at the September meeting for review and recommendation.
It was asked that a list of activities that could be conducted be provided in the plan.
Staffing and funding was discussed.
7. REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director— Romain reported the following:
• Current staffing;
• Building and maintenance projects being completed while the center is empty;
• A CARES Act grant being provided by the Kenai Peninsula Borough and
doors being installed with the grant;
• Doors being installed to the dining room and the reception desk being moved
to keep control of wandering in the building;
• A new vehicle being acquired;
• Developing a phone buddy program for those who are interested.
b. Council on Aging Chair — Chair Erwin noted the Senior Center crew was doing a
wonderful job during the pandemic.
c. City Council Liaison — Glendening reviewed the Action Agenda for the Council's
previous meetings.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — September 10, 2020
COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Council Member Williams virtual doesn't come close to being together; grateful for the meals and
how they are cared for at Vintage Pointe.
Council Member Thornton noted they were thoroughly delighted with the work and what is being
provided by the Senior Center.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
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Member Geller MOVED for adjournment and Member Milewski SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business, the Council on Aging meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Jamie Heinz, CMC
City Clerk
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