HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-08 Council on Aging SummaryKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 8, 2021 —4:30 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
VICE CHAIR CHARLES THORNTON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Thornton at 4:32 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Thornton led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members Present: R. Williams, R. Craig, V. Geller, M. Milewski, C. Thornton,
Members Absent: D. Erwin, L. Nelson, S. Modigh,
A quorum was present.
Staff/Council Liaison
Present: Senior Center Director Romain, Administrative Assistant Clary,
Council Liaison Pettey
C. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Gellar MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented 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.
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 March 11, 2021 Meeting Summary as written and
Member Craig SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
6. NEW BUSINESS —
a. Discussion — 2021 Goals
Senior Center Director Romain reported that the Center has been successfully meeting reopening
goals so far.
Member Craig presented the idea of revising and/or changing the name of Council on Aging due
to the concern that "Aging" brings about a negative connotation. Member Milewski asked "would
we need to change the bi-laws if the name is officially changed". Members agreed to table the
discussion and bring their name change ideas back to the May 131h meeting.
b. Discussion — Changes in Code of Conduct
Senior Director Romain presented a rough draft of changes to the Code of Conduct per the March
11 meeting. Members had continued discussion and came to a resolution of approved changes.
A revised Code of Conduct will be presented at the May 131h meeting.
C. Discussion — Senior Center Opening
Senior Director Romain presented an update regarding the Center re -opening plan. Approved
phases are on track and have been successful. Additional activities and services are continually
being added. The community has been excited and attendance of scheduled activities and
congregate meals is increasing.
REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director — Romain provided an update regarding the Greenhouse
Project. After discussion with Kenai Senior Connection, Inc. a decision was made
regarding the style and price range for purchase of a greenhouse. The Center
will be partnering with additional City Departments to complete the Greenhouse
Project in the near future.
b. Council on Aging Chair — Vice Chair Thornton, no report.
C. City Council Liaison — Council Member Pettey reviewed the Action Agenda for
the Council's March 17, 2021 meeting which was included in the packet, noting
ordinances and resolutions passed.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — May 13, 2021
There were no announcements of absences for the May 13, 2021 meeting.
9. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS — None.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Geller MOVED for adjournment and Member Milewski SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Council on Aging Meeting
April 8, 2021
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There being no further business, the Council on Aging meeting adjourned at 5:52pm.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thib6deau
Deputy City Clerk
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