HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-11 Council on Aging SummaryKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 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 4:34 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, R. Williams
Members Absent:
A quorum was present.
Staff/Council Liaison
Present: Senior Director Romain, Administrative Assistant Clary, Council
Liaison Pettey
C. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Craig MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and Member Thornton
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.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregate) -- None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
MOTION:
Member Williams MOVED to approve the February 11, 2021 meeting summary as written and
Member Craig SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
NEW BUSINESS —
Discussion — Code of Conduct
Members reviewed, discussed and brainstormed ideas for revisions. Discussion/comments
included:
• Revisit salad bar/buffet table due to COVID-19 issues;
• Change "hand sanitizer available" to "hand sanitizer available for your convenience';
• Concern that visitors to the Center have had to be reminded to use the hand sanitizer;
• Should staff and/or volunteers be available to monitor restrooms for hand washing and
hand sanitizing before entering the dining room when it is opened?;
• The timeline for opening for more activities and socializing, i.e. kitchen access and
adding chairs to tables;
• Has Center administration considered purchase of an ozinator;
• Add to the Code of Conduct: "If ill, do not enter building."
Senior Center Director Romain stated she will include additional sanitation device information
into the Code of Conduct and include a draft of it to the April 8, 2021 meeting for consideration.
b. Discussion — 2021 Goals
Senior Center Director Romain discussed updating goals of the Center, noting the main one at
this time was to get the Center open and back to normal as soon as possible. Other issues
include outreach and awareness, as well as connecting with the Chamber of Commerce and
developing a plan regarding "why retire to Kenai." She requested members bring other goals
ideas to the April meeting for discussion and consideration.
C. Discussion — Greenhouse Project
Romain reminded members that funds had been donated in Bill Osborn's memory for the
development of a greenhouse on the Center grounds. The bluff erosion project could affect
where the project could be situated. Due to the Public Works Department experiencing
transitions in personnel, its needed assistance in the planning for the project was not available
at this time. A general discussion and questions from the members followed.
REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — Romain spoke to the Center's current opening plan,
temporary staff, current grants, stimulus information, anticipating future grants,
and new vehicle.
b. Council on Aging Chair — Chair Erwin thanked Romain for "always providing
informative information."
C. City Council Liaison — Council Member Pettey reviewed the Action Agenda for
the Council's February 17, 2021 and March 03, 2021 meetings which were
included in the packet, noting ordinances and resolutions passed, etc.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — April 8, 2021
There were no announcements of absences for the April 8, 2021 meeting.
9. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
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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 6:13pm.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: OF KENq
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