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1. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2023-3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR RACHAEL CRAIG, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
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:
Members Absent:
A quorum was present.
Staff/Council Liaison:
R. Craig, R. Williams, K. Ayers, B. Modigh, J. Straughn,
V. Geller, F. Kilfoyle, A. Heckert
Senior Center Director K. Romain, Volunteer Coordinator K.
Feltman, Council Liaison D. Sounart
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Modigh MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and Member Williams
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
d. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Member Ayers MOVED for that Member Craig be re-elected as Chair. Member Straughn
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Member Straughn MOVED for that Member Williams be re-elected as Vice-Chair. Member
Ayers 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. October 13, 2022
MOTION:
Member Straughn MOVED to approve the October 13, 2022 Meeting Summary. Member
Williams SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED
5.
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS --None.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation -List of Senior Center Goals from December 2022
Work Session
Senior Center Director Romain reviewed the list of Senior Center Goals that had been
discussed during the from December 8, 2022 Council on Aging Work Session.
Members discussed the goals as presented in the packet; of primary interest was working
towards getting an accreditation from the National Council on Aging.
MOTION:
Member Williams MOVED to approve the list of Senior Center Goals from December 2022 Work
Session. Member Modigh SECONDED the Motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
8.
a. Senior Center Director -Director Romain reported on the following:
• The month of December was full of holiday events.
• FY24 Budget process;
• Driver positions within the Senior Center;
• Gearing up for March for Meals fundraiser Kentucky Derby theme.
b. Council on Aging Chair -Chair Craig thanked the staff and the volunteers.
c. City Council Liaison -Council Member Sounart echoed Chair Craig and reported
on the actions of the December 21, 2022, and January 4, 2023, City Council
Meetings.
NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-Thursday, February 9, 2023
Council Member Sounart noted that she will be absent from this meeting .
9. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Council Member Williams reminded us about the Chinese New Year's lunch on Thursday,
January 19. He stated he is very grateful for the Senior Center and the staff.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS -None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Council on Aging Meeting
January 12, 2023
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4: 10 p.m.
Meghan Thib au
Deputy City Clerk
Council on Aging Meeting
January 12, 2023
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