HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-14 Council on Aging SummaryKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 14, 2022 — 3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
CHAIR RACHAEL CRAIG, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Craig called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Craig led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members Present: R. Craig, R. Williams, C. Thornton, V. Geller, A. Heckert, J.
Straughn, B. Modigh
Members Absent: F. Kilfoyle
A quorum was present.
Staff/Council Liaison: Senior Center Director K. Romain, Administrative Assistant R.
Piersee, City Manager Paul Ostrander, and Council Liaison H.
Knackstedt
C. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Thornton MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and Member Williams
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. June 9, 2022
MOTION:
Member Williams MOVED to approve the June 9, 2022 meeting summary. Member Straughn
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Update on the Bluff Stabilization Project
City Manager Ostrander provided a memo and a packet for the members giving the project
timeline and current funding for this project. Questions asked from the members were regarding
the location of the project, angle of the repost, construction costs, handicapped accessible trails,
and a possible river walk.
b. Discussion — Update on the Waterfront Revitalization Project
City Manager Ostrander provided information on the project and community participation in the
development process.
7. REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director— Director Romain reported on the following:
• New ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) recently submitted for extra
personnel during the winter months, employee training, and funds for a raised
bed extension to the greenhouse.
• The Greenhouse Memorial Dedication was well attended. The Osborn family
presented a plaque commemorating the dedication.
b. Council on Aging Chair — Chair Craig reported on the following:
• The loss of four actively participating seniors during the past weeks.
• Expressed desire to see increased volunteering at the Center.
• Work session in September.
c. City Council Liaison — Council Member Knackstedt reported on the actions of the
July 6, 2022, City Council Meetings.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — September 8, 2022
It was noted that there will be no meeting in August.
9. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
MOTION:
Member Straughn MOVED to set the Council on Aging Work Session for Thursday, September
29, at 3:00 p.m. Member Thornton SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Council on Aging meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibodeau-1
Deputy City Clerk
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