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March 30
10 AM
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Old Business
1. Program Evaluation/Report from Board
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Election of Officers
Security Issue/Vintage Point
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COUNCIL ON AGING
ANNUAL MEETING
MARCH 30, 19~8
10:00 A.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Vice President Huddleston called the meeting to order at approximately 10'05 a.m.
Present were Huddleston, Billings, Hollier, Burton, Nelson, Wiese and Arness (arrived
at 10' 14 a.m.).
Absent were: Meeks and Enfield.
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Betty Nelson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented.
SO ORDERED.
There were no objections.
ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Acting Director Kellie Kelso read the minutes of February 16, 1998. There were no
changes made to the minutes.
MOTION-
Joanna Hollier MOVED for approval of the February 16, 1998 meeting minutes.
Rosemary Wiese SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Hollier requested the members review the minutes prior to the meeting (which are
forwarded in the meeting packet) so they will not have to be read aloud prior to
approval.
ITEM 4:
OLD BUSINESS
Program Evaluation/Report From Board
Betty Nelson reported they had been requested to talk with other seniors and find out
why they don't participate in the program. Hollier suggested better advertisement of
activities may be helpful. She used the Grandma's Hope Notes program (held
recently) as an example. She reported it was a wonderful program, food was very good
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(small portions), but few attended. She suggested members of the Council on Aging
could divide up the list of seniors who use the Center, contact them, and inform them
of upcoming special activities.
Wiese mentioned, she had heard several comments the Grandma's program was too
long and suggested time limits be set. Kelso added, she had been concerned the
program would be too long and mentioned it to the presenter. She added, the
program was scheduled too late to include the information in the last newsletter
(which would have helped advertise the activity).
Nelson reported, a comment she received was that not enough people are involved
and that everyone should be included in the Council on Aging meetings and Senior
Connection meetings. It was pointed out both meetings are open to everyone.
ITEM 5'
NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Officers
Peggy Arness, Chair of the Nominating Committee, reported Sam Huddleston had
agreed to act as Chair and Betty Nelson had agreed to act as Vice-Chair. Discussion
followed as to whether a Secretary/Treasurer position needed to be filled. It was
noted, that position had been removed from the By-Laws and the only elected
positions were chair and vice-chair.
MOTION:
Joanna Hollier MOVED the nominations be accepted and closed. Rosemary Wiese
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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Security Issue/Vintage Pointe
Kelso reported there is some concern that more than tenants have keys to the main
outer door of the housing facility which presents a security issue to all the tenants.
Some tenants have given keys to members of their families, which was not of big
concern. However, some keys have been given to people hired by individual tenants
to clean apartments, etc. The amount of keys out and who has them is a concern.
Kelso reported, a cost quote had been requested from Randy's Glass to re-key the
main outer doors for a card key (because card keys cannot be easily duplicated). She
also noted the rental agreements state that only one key will be issued to each tenant.
She asked the group if they thought this should be changed in the rental agreement.
There was a lengthy discussion in regard to the issuance of keys.
It was pointed out that while a card key may be harder to have copies made, it may
also be harder to use for those who have sight problems. Discussion found that most
of the group felt it was okay for a tenant to give a key to a family member for cases of
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emergency, etc. It was also noted a card or regular key could be issued to the tenant
and copies of the key would have to be purchased from the Senior Center office
personnel. Whoever is given an extra key should also understand the responsibility of
having the extra key. Distributing the keys (card or regular) from the office would
keep tighter control of how many keys are issued and to whom. It was also suggested
the rental agreement should be changed to include distribution of keys as discussed.
Another concern discussed was that the managers are not always available at night
and it is sometimes hard to find them during the day time (mainly because they may
be cleaning somewhere in the facility or doing yard work, etc.).
It was decided to table the discussion on this subject and continue it at their next
meeting. In the meantime, members are to talk with other Vintage Pointe residents
and ask them if they have concerns regarding security, how many keys they would
want or feel are necessary for each apartment, etc.
MOTION:
Joanna Hollier MOVED to table discussion on this subject until their next meeting.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7:
ADJOURNMENT
Betty Nelson MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Joyce Billings SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:35 a.m.
Minutes prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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