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1. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
MARCH 9, 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, V. Geller, 8. Modigh, J. Straughn,
F. Kilfoyle, A. Heckert, J. Straughn, G. Pettey
Senior Center Administrative Assistant R. Piersee, Volunteer
Coordinator K. Feltman, Council Liaison D. Sounart
C. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Pettey MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and Member Straughn
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. January 12, 2023
MOTION:
Member Straughn MOVED to approve the January 12, 2023 Meeting Summary. Member Pettey
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections, SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS --None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending City Council Approval of the
Student Representative Policy No. 20.100
City Clerk Saner clarified that this would repeal both of the existing student representative policies
and establish one policy that's applicable to all boards, commissions and councils; she reviewed
the proposed changes from the previous policy.
There was discussion regarding resident requirements for the student representative. A
preference was expressed for students in leadership roles who could better communicate with
their fellow students and City Council on issues affecting students, and for allowing homeschooled
and private school students in the qualification section of the policy .
MOTION:
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Member Pettey MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Student Representative
Policy No. 20.100, with the inclusion of students who attend homeschool or private schools in the
Qualifications of Student Representative section of the policy. Member Straughn SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections, SO ORDERED.
b. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending City Council Approval of
Amendments to the City Council Procedures for Commissioris, Committees and
Council on Aging Policy No. 2016-01
City Clerk Saner reviewed the proposed amendments to the Procedures for Commissions,
Committees and Council on Aging Policy.
MOTION:
Member Straughn MOVED to recommend City Council approval of amendments to the City
Council Procedures for Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging Policy No. 2016-01 .
Member Pettey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections, SO ORDERED.
c. Discussion -NCOA Senior Center Accreditation/Building Excellence Program
It was noted that staff will do further research and bring more information back to the committee
in the future.
7. REPORTS
8.
a. Senior Center Director -Administrative Assistant Piersee reported on the
following:
• Current staffing/job descriptions.
• Starting of greenhouse planting/planting seeds with Steve Latz.
• Gearing up for this year's Kentucky Derby themed March for Meals
fundraiser.
• Discussed pocket doors for the entrance doors at Vintage Pointe and
through the card room to access the Senior Center, to address the need
for seniors who use wheelchairs or scooters to be able to access the
center independently.
b. Council on Aging Chair -Chair Craig discussed the March for Meals event, and
the Country Store will be present at the Kentucky Derby fundraiser.
c. City Council Liaison -Council Member Sounart reported on the actions of the
February 15 and March 1, 2023 City Council Meetings.
NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-Thursday, April 13, 2023
Council Member Sounart and Council on Aging Member Pettey noted that they will be absent
for the April meeting.
9. COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Member Geller encouraged people to dress up for the Kentucky Derby themed March for Meals
fund raiser.
Member Heckert emphasized the importance of ADA compliancy and discussed automatic
doors for accessibility. She mentioned that the Kenai Chamber of Commerce will also have a
Kentucky Derby theme for their fundraiser event.
Member Pettey recommended the Capital Improvement Project extension of the Senior Center
front doors needs to be number one priority to get done.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS -None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:54 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
Council on Aging Meeting
March 9, 2023
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