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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-06 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING NOVEMBER 6, 2003 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00 A.M. ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: a, ITEM 5' AGENDA CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September '4, 2003 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Linda Swarner-- Kenai Peninsula Food Bank OLD BUSINESS a, ITEM 6: ao ITEM 7: Discussion -- Assisted Living Project Update NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Winter Months Salad Bar/Portions Discussion-- Strategic Planning and Goals ,. REPORTS a, Council on Aging Chair Director Council Liaison ITEM 8: ITEM 9: OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ao ITEM 11' Council Action Agendas of October 1 and 15, 2003. ADJOURNMENT ANNUAL MEETING: JANUARY 8, 2003 -- 10 A.M. COUNCIL ON AGING NOVEMBER 6, 2003 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00 A.M. CHAIR RICHARD JURGENSEN, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY .) ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL Chairman Jurgensen called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. The roll was confirmed as follows: Members present: Others present: Hollier, Osborn, Wilson, Higley, Harris, Jurgensen, Huddleston City Clerk Freas, Senior Director Craig, Council Member Swarner, R. Meeks and K. Gibbons. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Member Osborn MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Huddleston sECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- September 4, 2003 MOTION: Member Huddleston MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 4, 03 and Member Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Linda Swarner -- Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Swarner gave an overview of the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank and services they offer. She also noted they are a non-profit; a United Way agency; the Kenai Senior Center is one of their active agencies; and they are a member of the Food Bank of Alaska and Second Harvest (nationwide food bank). She also discussed the importance of community food drives and donations to enable them to fill their shelves and offer emergency food boxes to those needing them in the area. Swarner also reported a one dollar donation purchases 11 pounds of food from the Food Bank of Alaska for the Bank's distribution. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Assisted Living Project Update Director Craig reported the Senior Connection were successful in acquiring the necessary insurance required; an update of the market study will be done with the cost shared with the Nikiski Senior Center; and, the Connection has discussed a contract with James McConnell as a coordinator and who will develop grant applications for funding the project. O'Connell has stated he will not request a salary unless he is successful in acquiring funding. Craig also noted, during a presentation at the November 5 council meeting, representatives from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe noted their interest in working with the Connection on this project along with South Central Counseling. ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Winter Months Salad Bar/Portions Craig explained, the cost of food and especially lettuce and other fresh salad vegetables are much higher during the winter months. She suggested omitting the salad bar in January, February and March. Craig also noted, there have been comments from seniors that less food would be wasted if portions were smaller. Though she would be willing to give carry-out boxes for leftovers from the individual meals, there is some concern of people taking advantage of that ability as well, which will continue to inflate the meal costs. The issues were discussed and the following action was taken: MOTION' Member Hollier MOVED to discontinue the salad bar for January, February and March while the cost of lettuce, etc. is so high. Member Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. MOTION: Member Huddleston MOVED to try cafeteria-style serving of the lunch meals starting December 1, 2003 and Member Hollier SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. It was noted, with seniors taking only the amount and what they wanted and the staff serving the portions, the waste will diminish as well as the cost. Discussion-- Strategic Planning and Goals Jurgensen explained he and Craig discussed the membership development of goals and objectives for the senior program. Items to consider would be expanding age groups (line dancing, making seats available on vans for outings, etc.); what directions to go to serve the seniors in the best way; and, what are the community's needs. Craig was requested to place this issue on the January meeting agenda. COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2003 PAGE 2 Craig added, she would include in the January meeting packet copies of the strategic plans from other area facilities and work sheets for the members to list their ideas and bring them to the meeting. ITEM 7: REPORTS Council on Aging Chair-- No report. 7-b. Director-- Craig noted the following: · She used some grant funds she received to attend a three-day conference on senior mobility and transportation. She stated it was a very good conference and there was a lot of discussion relating to rural areas with transit systems working with senior centers to make transportation available for the whole community. Craig stated, with funds being cut, senior centers are being encouraged to investigate how they can work with other agencies to better provide services to non-seniors to generate revenue. · The Mystery Dinner Theatre will be held on November 14 and 15 and she is in need of volunteers to sell, take tickets, and serve meals. 7-c. Council Liaison-- Swarner reported the following: · At the November 5 council meeting, among other items, a contract was awarded to the Boys ga Girls Club for management of the Kenai Recreation Center. She also reported the Comprehensive Plan was adopted by council. · The Funny River Ladies would be raffling a quilt donated by the Funny River Quilters. The drawing will be held on December 6 at the Funny River Ladies Biscuit & Gravy Fundraiser to be held at the Food Bank. ITEM 8: OUESTIONS/1~ COMMENTS -- None. ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of October 1 and 15, 2003. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Hollier MOVED to adjourn and Member Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11' 14 p.m. Meeting S. gmmm-y pr. ep~__,gd by: ~ Carol L. Freas, City Clerk COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2003 PAGE 3