HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-04 Council on Aging Summary COUNCIL ON AGING
APRIL 4, 2002
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
ITEM 1'
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
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ITEM 5-
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ITEM 6'
ITEM 7:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- March 7, 2002
OLD BUSINESS
Approval-- Adoption of By-Laws as Amended.
Discussion -- Assisted Living Update
Discussion -- Comprehensive Plan Update
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Sister Senior Center/Thorpe, Sparkill, NY
Discussion -- Kenai Senior Center Survey
Discussion -- Mystery Dinner Theatre
Discussion -- Appreciation Dinner/April 19, 2002
QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
* Next meeting = May 2, 2002, 10:00 A.M.
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KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
cHAIRMAN DICK ~URGENSEN, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER ll~ ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 10'00 a.m. and roll was confirmed as follows:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present'
Jurgensen, Hollier, Nelson, Osborn, Jones, Wilson
Fields, Enfield, Huddleston
Councilwoman Swarner, City Clerk Freas, Acting Director
Isaak, Roger Meeks
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Nelson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- March 7, 2002
MOTION:
Member Jones MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Member Nelson
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
OLD BUSINESS
Approval-- Adoption of By-Laws as Amended.
MOTION:
Member Nelson MOVED to approve the amendments to the Bylaws and Member
Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
4-b.
Discussion -- Assisted Living Update
Councilwoman Swarner reported an assisted living facility was discussed and
enthusiastically included as a need and want of the community at the Comprehensive
Plan strategic planning workshop held on Saturday, March 23.
Swarner also noted she was continuing her work on writing a grant to acquire funding
for development of a facility through her college class. She explained, questions of
who would apply and administer the grant would have to be decided at some point, i.e.
the city or a non-profit group. She encouraged the seniors to be active in discussions
with council when those decisions come forward.
Discussion -- Comprehensive Plan Update
Discussed at 4-b. Swarner noted the findings from the recent strategic planning
workshop would be reviewed by the Planning ga Zoning Commission in the next few
weeks.
ITEM 5:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Sister Senior Center/Thorpe, Sparkill, NY
Acting Director Isaak explained she felt the New York senior center had expectations of
the Kenai Senior Center that would involve a more active participation in writing
letters, emails, sending birthday cards, quilting, etc. Because Sylvia Johnson has
been involved in contacting the senior center, it was decided the discussion should be
included on the next agenda for additional discussion. Members present felt they
should consider ending the affiliation so not to add more pressure on Kenai staff and
seniors.
a-b,
Discussion -- Kenai Senior Center Survey
Because Elsie Seaman was not present, the group asked to have this issue included
on the next meeting's agenda. Isaak also noted nine surveys, included in the last
Centerline Newsletter, had been returned out of the 400 mailed.
Discussion -- Mystery Dinner Theatre
Isaak reported the Senior Connection had scheduled the event for May 17 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Senior Center. Only 120 tickets are available for sale and the price was set at
$20. A spaghetti dinner will be served and a list of volunteer needs will be posted.
She also noted, Kellie Kelso was helping with the event and decorations had already
been donated. The tickets will go on sale on April 15.
Member Jones stated his concern the price of the ticket was raised to $20. Isaak
explained, the event is a fundraiser for the Senior Connection and the thought was to
limit the tickets available and raise the price of the ticket.
a-do
Discussion -- Appreciation Dinner/April 19, 2002
Isaak explained the Sterling Senior Center had invited the area wide boards of
directors of Senior Centers to a dinner on April 19 to say thank you for their efforts. A
short discussion followed wherein it was noted, the Council on Aging was this Center's
board of directors. Isaak requested those interested to RSVP to her.
ITEM 15:
OUESTIONS ll~ COMMENTS
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Swarner invited the membership to the City of Kenai's Volunteer Reception, scheduled
for April 26, from 6'00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Invitations will be mailed to
them as well.
ITEM 7:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Jones MOVED to adjourn and Member Nelson SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10'40 a.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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