HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-07 Council on Aging Summary COUNCIL ON AGING
NOVEMBER 7, 2002
KENAI ~ENIOR CENTER~-
10:00 A.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 3, 2002
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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Jennifer Beckmann, CARTS
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Predevelopment Grant
Discussion -- Kenai Senior Center Survey Results
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Holiday Meal Price/New Year's Eve
Discussion -- November 21, 2002 Senior Connection Meeting Speaker
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
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Commission Chair
Director
Council Liaison
ITEM 6:
OUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS
ITEM 7:
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of October 2, 2002 and October 16, 2002.
ITEM 8:
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL ON AGING
NOVEMBER 7, 2002
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Jurgensen called the meeting to order at approximately 10'00 a.m. and the
roll was confirmed as follows:
Members present:
Nelson, Jurgensen, Hollier, Osborn, Jones, Kuntzman
Members absent:
Huddleston, Wilson, Fields
Others present:
Councilwoman Swarner, Department Assistant Harris and
Administrative Assistant Isaac
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Osbom MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Nelson
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 3, 2002
Chairman Jurgensen requested page two of the minutes be changed to reflect the
actual dollar amount increase. He stated it is very confusing as it is currently.
MOTION:
Member Osbom MOVED to approve the minutes as corrected and Member Hollier
SECONDED the motion.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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Jennifer Beckmann~ CARTS
Beckmann presented the Council with a CARTS handout to follow during the
presentation made by her assistant. The presentation informed the Commission of the
following:
· CARTS services all of Kenai, Soldotna, Kasilof and Nikiski.
· Among others, the Division of Transportation, the Federal Transit
Authority, Medicaid, the City of Soldoma subsidizes CARTS.
· CARTS has been in service for two years.
· Rides are door-to-door serving thirteen possible 'zones'. Rides are paid
via pre-paid punch cards; each punch is $2.00.
CARTS operates from 7am to 7pm on weekdays. Weekend service is for
those needing transportation for work purposes only. CARTS would like to operate on
a 24-hour basis and is seeking support to do so.
· Since CARTS reimburses mileage, extra insurance is carried to a liability
limit of one million dollars.
· CARTS does not provide finger-printing but does conduct criminal
background checks prior to employment.
· Isaac stated CARTS could be very useful to the Senior Center as current
senior van transportation allows for travel between the hours of 9~am to 4-pm.
Seniors could access CARTS for more transportation options.
The Council thanked Beckmann for the presentation and information. Additionally,
Member Osborn congratulated CARTS for organizing and running a transportation
alternative.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
5/1.
Discussion -- Predevelopment Grant
Isaac reported the predevelopment grant was sent in to Alaska Housing and news on
the grant should be heard by the end of the month.
5b.
Discussion -- Kenai Senior Center Survey Results
Isaac stated the survey results were compiled and for the most part, all responses
were positive. Members discussed the food portions and the following comments were
made:
· A salad on the plate plus an entire salad bar results in too much salad.
· Some food seems to have too much salt. Additionally, there seems to be
many gravies and sauces which could produce too much fat.
There is too much bread.
· The Members stated they often feel guilty when too much food is served
and half of it ends up being thrown away.
The Council suggested offering a self-serve buffet on a regular basis as a way to
alleviate the problem of wasted food. Isaac stated she would look into this option.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Holiday Meal Price/New Year's Eve
Isaac explained the Senior Center would like to have a large New Year's Eve prime rib
meal. Because the meal is much more costly, the price for the meal would be $8.00
per person.
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The Members stated they would like the meal to be in the evening, possibly around
5:00 p.m., with a sandwich bar arranged for those wanting lunch earlier in the day.
MOTION:
Member Osbom MOVED to approve a prime rib dinner at a cost of $8.00 per person
for New Year's Eve. Member Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
6b.
Discussion -- November 21, 2002 Senior Connection Meeting
Speaker
The Senior Connection meeting speaker is Martha Tubman and this meeting is open to
everyone.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7a. Commission Chair-- No report
7b. Director-- No report
7c. Council Liaison -- Swarner reported the following:
· The rent increase for Senior Housing will be in effect on February 1,
2003. The increase is $60.00. This increase will be evaluated every two years.
· Cake and sparkling cider was provided at the last council meeting to
congratulate the KCHS football team, the KCHS cheerleaders, and the 6th grade first
and second place winners of a statewide essay contest.
ITEM 6:
0UESTIONS/l~ COMMENTS -- None
ITEM 7:
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of October 2, 2002 and October 16, 2002.
ITEM 8:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Minc~tes pr,,ep~d a2¢.d~ranscribed by:
Sharon m. I-Ia~rris, Del~artm~t Assistant
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