HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-04 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2003
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ao
ITEM 5:
a,
ITEM 6:
ao
ITEM 7:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 3, 2003
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
City Attorney Cary Graves -- Commission and Committee Powers
Lane Beauchamp -- Project Choice
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Assisted Living Update
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Increase of Special Event Meal Fees
REPORTS
a. Council on Aging Chair
b. Director
c. Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
a,
ITEM 11:
OUF.~TIONS & COMMENTS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of August 6 and 20, 2003.
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 6, 2003 -- 10 A.M.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2003
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
CHAIR RICHARD JURGENSEN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
Chair Jurgensen called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. The roll was confirmed as
follows:
Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
Osborn, Jones, Wilson, Harris, Jurgensen, Huddleston, and
Hollier
Higley, Kuntzman
City Clerk Freas, City Attorney Graves, Acting Director Issak,
Council Member Swarner
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Jurgensen requested to move the report of Council Member Swarner to immediately
before Persons Scheduled to be Heard.
MOTION:
Member Huddleston MOVED to approve the agenda with the amendment and Member
Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 3, 2003
MOTION:
Member Huddleston MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Member Jones
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-¢. Council Liaison -- Council Member Swarner reviewed the action agendas
included in the packet and noted in particular ambulance billing being done in-house;
the new ambulance will have four-wheel drive; the city traffic citation fines will be paid
at City Hall; Council is requesting comments from the draft Comprehensive Plan and
urged members to forward any they may have; a new arrangement of photos are being
placed at the airport by Fish & Wildlife and Fish & Game; and, a final dip net report
will be forwarded to council in September.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
City Attorney Cary Graves -- Commission and Committee Powers
Attorney Graves reviewed information included in the packet relating to
commission/committee powers. He noted, there had been times in the recent past
when commissions have gotten ahead of the council and acting in a capacity of more
than advisory; the council appreciates the membership's input and participation; and,
he is speaking to all the commissions and committees.
4-b. Lane Beauchamp-- Project Choice
Ms Beauchamp, Project Choice Care Coordinator was joined by Cindy Hughes of
Frontier Community Services. Beauchamp reviewed what Project Choice offers, i.e.
alternatives to nursing home care, help to remain at home, assistance to families
caring for elders or disabled Alaskans at home or in their communities; and, the
ability to make more choices about what care they will receive as they age.
Beauchamp also covered those Project Choice serve, what care coordinators provide,
and the services that can be provided.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Assisted Living Update
Anna Wheeler, President of the Senior Connection reported the Connection had
received a $25,000 grant for a required feasibility study; have not found a piece of
property on which to build a facility; they have purchased the required liability
insurance; they are in the final process of hiring a coordinator for the project who will
look into funding, property availability, etc.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Increase of Specie Event Meal Fees
Issak reviewed the amendments which had been made to the Center's budget and
discussed the extra costs incurred for special event meals. After a brief discussion,
the membership suggested increasing the suggested donation; cutting the "frills" and
leave the price the same; cut the size of meals; consider cafeteria-style service. Issak
requested the membership give additional thought to the stated suggestions and bring
other ideas forward. The item will be discussed again in the future.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Council on Aging Chair -- Jurgensen stated he felt the efforts of Project Choice
bridges the gap between assisted living and staying at home; they will have to work
through the committee to educate the community of what assisted living is; and, they
will need to move ahead because of the present and future needs for assisted living.
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7-b. Director -- Isaak reported the Senior Center won second price in the Chili .
Cook-Off at the Industry Days Picnic; Senior Director Craig was attending a "Meals on
Wheels" Conference out of state; representatives from the Governor's office would be at
the Center on Tuesday, September 9 to discuss concerns of seniors, including the
curtailment of the Longevity Bonus.
Council Liaison -- Heard earlier in the meeting.
ITEM 8:
OUF~TIONS/h COMMENTS -- None.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFOI~ATION
10-a. Council Action Agendas of August 6 and 20, 2003.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Huddleston MOVED for adjournment and Member Harris SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10'40 a.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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