HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-05 Council on Aging Summary COUNCIL ON AGING
DECEMBER $, 2002
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 14, 2002
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion-- Predevelopment Grant
b. Discussion -- Holiday Meal Price
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
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Council on Aging Chair
Director
Council Liaison
ITEM 8'
OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of November 6 and November 20, 2002.
ITEM 10'
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL ON AGING
DECEMBER S, 2002
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
CHAIRMAN RICHARD JURGENSEN, PRF~IDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Jurgensen called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
was confirmed as follows:
Roll
Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
Jurgensen, Osborn, Fields, Kuntzman, Jones, Hollier
Wilson, Nelson, Huddleston
City Clerk Freas, Director Craig, Councilwoman
Swarner, and R. Meeks
It was reported a letter of resignation was submitted by Betty Nelson.
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Osbom MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Hollier
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 14, 2002
MOTION-
Member Jones MOVED for approval of the minutes as written and Member Kuntzman
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
Director Craig noted a representative from the Independent Living Center situated on
Kalifornsky Beach Road would be making a presentation at the January meeting
regarding their facility and what they have to offer.
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Predevelopment Grant
Craig reported the following'
The Senior Connection received the predevelopment grant and were now
working on insurance, business license requirements and she is pursuing managers
and developers.
The Connection would be holding additional meetings until those items
were in place.
Thank-you letters were written to those persons who submitted letters of
support along with an invitation to attend the Connection's January 9 meeting.
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Discussion -- Holiday Meal Price
Craig explained, because there was not enough time to put together a New Year's Eve
fundraiser, a holiday party would be held on December 31 at noon. The charge for the
meal will be $4.00. '
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Council on Aging Chair-- No report.
7-b. Director-- Craig reported the following:
· A ladies' tea would be held on the afternoon of December 5.
· A Christmas party has been scheduled for December 20.
· In November, 2,400 home meals and congregate meals were served.
· With Senior Connection donations, a new minivan will be purchased for
the Center. It hopefully will be available by February or March.
· The water damage in the sunroom was repaired to a point that will
control the water damage for the winter. Repair work will continue in the spring.
7-c. Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner reported the following:
· At the council meeting of December 5, the Borough Finance Director
discussed proposed amendments to the Borough's sales tax ordinance. One of special
interest was not requiring day care's, both adult and children, to charge sales tax to
their clients. One concerning other senior centers is whether non-profits are charging
sales tax during fundraisers. Craig noted, the Kenai Senior Center already charges
sales tax and there would be no change.
· The elevator at the airport will be fire safe.
The EDD Outlook Forum will be held December 6 and 7 at the college.
· Alaska's Best Travel will be expanding their rental space at the airport
and will be printing tickets now.
· She attended the AML Conference in Valdez in November and will
participate in the Legislative Committee through the Subcommittee. for Economic
Development.
· Laura Glasier, who helped with acquiring grant funding for building the
congregate housing, has been appointed as the Director of Elections.
· The KCHS Varsity Cheer Squad were recognized with a proclamation at
the December 4 council meeting for their first place honor at the 2002 Spirit Coaches
Association State Competition, Small Varsity Division.
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· She attended a meeting of permitting agencies in regard to the bluff
erosion project. Because funding was placed in the Corps of Engineers budget, they
chaired the meeting and will coordinate a study on the lower river for the benefit of
Alaska Fish & Game.
· She invited those present to her open house on December 22.
ITEM 8:
OUESTIONS & COMMENTS-- None.
ITEM 9'
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of November 6 and November 20, 2002.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:28 a.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by'
aro L. Freas, City Clerk
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