HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-11 Council on Aging SummaryKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2021 —4:30 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
CHAIR DON ERWIN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Erwin at 4:40 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. Craig, V. Geller, L. Nelson, M. Milewski, S. Modigh,
C. Thornton
Members Absent: R. Williams
A quorum was present.
Staff/Council Liaison
Present: Senior Director Romain, Administrative Assistant Clary, and
Council Member Pettey
C. Elections of Chair and Vice -Chair
MOTION:
Member Geller MOVED for that Member Erwin be re-elected as Chair and Member Craig
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Member Geller MOVED for that Member Thornton be re-elected as Chair and Member Erwin
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
d. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Thornton MOVED for approval of the agenda as written and Member Craig
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregate) — None.
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregate) -- None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
MOTION:
Member Thornton MOVED to approve the December 10, 2020, meeting summary as written
and Member Modigh SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. None
6. NEW BUSINESS —
a. Discussion — COVID-19 Vaccination
City of Kenai, Fire Chief, Tony Prior presented information to members regarding the COVID
vaccine. Members asked questions regarding current vaccine sites, and provided feedback of
the difficulty in navigating the State website.
Discussion/Recommendation — FY21/FY22 Capital Improvement Plan
Senior Director Romain reviewed items in the current Capital Improvement Plan.
C. Discussion — Tentative Opening of the Senior Center
Senior Director Romain provided information to members regarding re -opening. It was reported
that currently, there were a few groups already meeting in person and the plan was to ahead if
the current rate of COVID-19 continued to decline.
7. REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — Senior Director Romain presented the FY21-22 Quarter
narrative, and statistical information was shared as well as information regarding
COVID-19 grant funds secured by the Center.
Council on Aging Chair — Chair Erwin thanked the Center Staff for all the work
accomplished this last year and their dedication to their mission.
C. City Council Liaison — Council Member Pettey reviewed the Action Agenda for
the Council's December 16, 2020; January 6, 2021; January 20, 2021; and
February 3, 2021 meetings.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — March 11, 2021
There were no announcements of absences for the March 11, 2021 meeting.
9. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Member Geller welcomed Rachael Craig as a new Member.
Member Thornton noted that it is good to be able to meet in person.
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10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Geller MOVED for adjournment and Member Thornton SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business, the Council on Aging meeting adjourned at 5:49pm.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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