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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-12 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING September 12, 1994 10:00 a.m. Senior Center Chairperson Joanna Hollier 1. ROLL CALL 2~ APPROVAL OF AGEN DA m APPROVAL OF MINUTES ., OLD BUSINESS a. Approval of Bylaw Changes 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion of Assisted Living proposal b. Priority List for Vintage Pointe 6. ADJOURNMENT ROLL CALL: COUNCIL ON AGING September 12, 1994 ***MEETING*** Senior Center Joanna Hollier - Chairperson Members present- Joanna Hollier, Al Pease, Sam Huddleston, Pauline Gross, Roger Meeks, Luciile Billings, Loretta Breeden Members absent: Gene Seay, Roger Meeks Also present: Counciiperson Linda Swarner; Pat Porter, Senior Director; Loretta Harvey, Admin. Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Loretta Breeden MOVED approval of minutes as submitted. Pauline Gross SECONDED. MINUTES APPROVED AS PRESENTED. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Joanna Hollier suggested that Bylaw approval be added under Old Business. AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED. OLD BUSINESS: a. Approval of Bylaw Changes Pat Porter reported that the Bylaw changes had been to Council. Changes included: 1) A nine member Council (instead of seven); 2) A 15 day notice for the annual meeting (instead of 20 days); 3) Change all references to President and Vice President to Chairperson and Vice Chairman. 4) Delete offices of Secretary and Treasurer. 5) Dropping Community from SeniOr Community Center. MOTION AND VOTE: Loretta Breeden MOVED to accept the changes to the bylaws as presented. Sam Huddleston SECONDED. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Council on Aging September 12, 1994 Page 1 NEW BUSINESS' 1. Discussion of Assisted Living proposal Pat Porter reported that a Leo Grasso had been in the area investigating sites for an assisted living center (ALC). The original plan was to locate the ALC on Skyline Drive. But upon further investigation that site was considered unsuitable. The City of Soldotna was also a consideration, but some seniors are uncomfortable with too many care facilities in one area, such as the hospital, nursing home, etc. Porter contacted Mr. Grasso and suggested the City of Kenai. Property that was identified was the Daubenspeck property or the City lease land near the Senior Center. Mr. Grasso seemed very interested in working with the city regarding leased land. Councilperson Swarner, said the Council wished to get the Council on Aging's feelings about such a facility being located near the Center. Pat Porter added that Administration had determined that the Daubenspeck property could not be used for such a purpose, as it had been donated for public use. The lease property next to the center would still be a suitable site. Councilperson Swarner explained that anyone could lease the piece of property near the Center. Loretta Breeden said she would much rather see an ALC across from the Center than a bar or some other establishment. If the ALC would be built to complement the Center it would be a welcome addition to Kenai. She would also like to see a clinic and possibly a pharmacy be included in the ALC plans. Sam Huddleston was concerned that this would put an additional burden on the Senior Center Staff. Pat Porter stated this would be a private facility and she did not see an additional burden coming from the ALC. There are presently several people in the Vintage Point Manor that may eventually need to be in an ALC facility. This would keep them in the area, near family and friends, since there is no facility presently in the area. MOTION AND VOTE: Al Pease MOVED to recommend to Council they support the ALC with the stipulation that its design be in harmony with the existing Center and Congregate Housing. Loretta Breeden SECONDED. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Council on Aging September 12, 1994 Page 2 2. Priority List for Vintage Pointe Pat Porter explained that there was approximately $180,000 left in the Congregate Housing project fund. The Council was asked to prioritize the use of the excess funds. There is presently a problem with the windows. The Pella window manufacturer is coming this week to look at the problem to determine whether the company is responsible to replace the windows. The funds to fix the problem may come from the $180,000 excess. With any left over money, Porter would like to see drapes purchased for the units. Also, a storage area and greenhouse have been recommended. A covered carport had been recommended, but Porter felt that a carport couldn't be built for $180,000. Loretta Breeden thought the sidewalks should be covered if there is no carport. extremely difficult to access some parts of the center during the winter months. It is Luciile Billings said the sidewalks are cleared early each morning and it has not presented a problem yet. Porter said she would like to see a sign for the front of the building and some of the hallways could use more artwork. Sam Huddleston recommended that Porter ask the tenants what their priorities would be. Porter said she would call a tenant meeting to identify their priorities. ADJOURNMENT- There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Loretta E.'R~rvey, ~m inistrative Assistant Council on Aging September 12, 1994 Page 3