HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-09-06 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON .,AGING
September 6, 2001
10:00am
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Agenda Approval
Minutes from Prior Meeting
Old Business:
1.. Senior Computer Lab ·
NeW Business: · ·
1. Intro. To Linda Sn°w
2. Policy on Transportation
3. Comprehensive Plan for Kenai
4. Alaska Housing Feasibility study due out in Oct.
5. Goals for Council on Aging
PersOnS Wan~g t°""~e Heard:
1. Clarence Ladd
COUNCIL ON AGING
SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
CHAIR EARL T. JONES, PRESIDING
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at approximately 10'02 a.m.
taken as follows:
Roll was
Present:
Absent:
Others present:
Public'
Nelson, Fields, Hollier, Huddleston, Jones, Jurgensen, and Enfield
Wilson
City Clerk Freas, Director Craig, Councilwoman Porter
Betty Curtis
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 14, 2001
Member Nelson MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Member Hollier
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Senior Computer Lab
Director Craig reported there could be some extra funds from the Borough to aid in
the completion of the lab if funds are not received from Alaska Communications
Systems. She noted it was hoped the lab would be up and running by December and
that computer classes would be offered again at the Center.
ITEM 5'
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Introduction of Linda Snow-- Unable to attend.
Discussion -- Policy on Transportation
Craig explained, occasions arise when the Center offers transportation to activities
(fair, picnics, etc.) for seniors and from time to time there are others who want to
accompany a senior on these outings, but are not senior citizens. Craig suggested
development of a policy to either only allow seniors to ride the Center's transportation
or to allow companions to travel with a senior if seats are available.
Concerns regarding insurance coverage and the potential for small children to be on
the bus were discussed. It was explained, anyone riding on the bus would be covered
by the city's insurance.
MOTION:
Member Jurgensen MOVED to give priority to seniors and allow others to go along if
space is available. Member Enfield SECONDED the motion.
It was suggested having children on the bus is good medicine for seniors and a fee
could be charged for non-seniors.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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Discussion -- Comprehensive Plan for Kenai
Craig reported a public forum would be held at the Center on October 27 regarding the
updating of the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan to include the next ten years. She
encouraged the members to attend and participate.
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Discussion -- Alaska Housing Feasibility Study
Craig reported she attended a seminar in regard to availability of funding from the
Alaska Housing Corporation in regard to senior housing, including assisted living.
Porter reported a representative spoke at an earlier meeting of the Council on Aging
and stated funds were also available for planning grants. Craig was requested to
contact AHFC and ask for the request for proposals.
Discussion -- Goals for Council on Aging
Craig reported Bill Osborn had been appointed to the Council on Aging by the City
Council at their September 5 meeting. Craig suggested the membership consider
goals for the future.
Conversation turned to how the age requirements for programs within the Center are
set. Porter explained, the requirements are set by the funding agencies and the Center
uses the state requirement because a majority of its programs are earmarked for
seniors 60 years or older.
It was noted there was interest of a person under the age of 60 who wanted to
participate in the line dancing program. Conversation followed and it was suggested a
fee could be charged based on the cost and the availability of grant funding for the
activity. Also, a fee could be attached for van service as it is subsidized for elders' use.
MOTION:
Member Enfield MOVED that people under 60 (55 and up) be allowed to join an
activity if they pay a fee and Member Huddleston SECONDED the motion.
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Member Nelson stated she thought they should be bring people into the activities and
not push them away.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Member Jurgensen MOVED TO AMEND by adding, "with a priority given to seniors
and if space is available." Member Huddleston SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 6:
PERSONS WANTING TO BE HEARD
· Use of Seat Belts -- Concern was noted there were people using the
Center's van who were refusing to use their seatbelts. Discussion followed and it was
noted the use of seatbelts was a state law; people refusing to use them should not be
allowed to ride the bus; when not wearing a seatbelt, the person puts everyone at risk;
and the membership' could consider setting a policy.
Although no policy was set, it was suggested the issue should be left to the drivers (the
vehicle does not move until everyone is buckled up). Craig stated she would discuss
the matter with the drivers.
ITEM 7:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Jurgensen MOVED to adjourn and Member Huddleston SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:47 a.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, Kenai City Clerk
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