HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-03 Council on Aging Summary COUNCIL ON AGING
APRIL 3, 2003
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES-March 6, 2003
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ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- SCSEP Program {Title V)
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- BudEet
Board Dinner -- April 30, 2003 at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
a. Council on Aging Chair
b. Director
....-;~.,.: c.. Council Liaison.
ITEM 8:
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q}UESTIONS & COMMENTS
INFORMATION..
Council Action Agendas of March 5 and March 19, 2003.
Note: Next. meeting date is May 1, 2003 at 10'00 a.m.
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ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL ON AGING
APRIL 3, 2003
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
CHAIRMAN RICHARD JURGENSEN~ PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/1~ ROLL CALL
Chairman Jurgensen called the meeting to order at 10'00 a.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Hollier, Jones, Jurgensen, Osborn, Harris,
Wilson
Huddleston, Kuntzman
Councilwoman Swarner, Director Craig,
Contract Secretary Roper
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no additions and/or corrections; the agenda was
approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 6, and March
6, 2003
There were no corrections and/or additions noted, the minutes of
February 6, 2003 were approved as written.
It was noted there was no quorum for the March 6, 2003 meeting.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- SCSEP Program (Title V)
Craig reported she would not be submitting a grant for Title V
funds, as the employees who were under the program will be
included in the Senior Center budget. Craig added, the Title V
grant money is used for training and although the funds are still
available she chooses to keep the current employees rather than
train someone new.
Craig reported she is going to begin electronically billing Medicaid
on a weekly basis. Craig added, she met with a representative from
Medicaid regarding the current billing rate and it will be
renegotiated. An increase in the rate would be most helpful if the
State cuts are initiated. If the increase is provided, then the Senior
Center budget will be revised. Craig noted, the additional funds
would keep the current food program in place plus would possibly
provide another part-time employee or additional kitchen
equipment.
Craig reported there is an Older Worker Specialist on the Peninsula
that will be marketing other businesses in the area for older person
employment.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion-- Budget
Craig reported there would be a work session on Monday, April 7th
to begin discussion on the City's budget. Craig continued, the
Senior Center budget would look much better if the increase from
Medicaid is obtained. Craig stated, if the Borough comes through
with additional funds, then the activities coordinator position could
be kept at 30 hours per week. Discussion took place on attending
budget work sessions for both the Borough and the City.
Craig stated, when she meets with United Way she would like a
Council on Aging member with her.
Craig stated, the application is in for the Exxon/Mobile grant that
provides a summer employee. This year the grant requires a high
school or college student. This position takes care of the garden,
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flowers, and general yard work as well as assists with meals and
kitchen clean up.
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Board Dinner -- April 30, 2003 at 6'00 p.m.
The board dinner is scheduled for April 30 at 6'00 p.m. The dinner
will be held at the Kenai Senior Center and invitations will be sent
out. Craig indicated RSVP's would be requested.
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
7-a. Council on Aging Chair -- Chair Jurgensen stated he
was surprised at how many senior citizens were looking for assisted
living situations and thought the word needs to get out to let people
know there is a real need.
7-b. Director-- Craig reported she is looking for insurance
options for the Senior Connections program and is unable to do
much more with it until the insurance is in place. However,
resumes for the program director have been received.
7-c. Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner reported the
following'
· A new council member was not appointed at the April 2nd
meeting due to a deadlock in voting. The Council will vote again at
their April 16th meeting.
· Budget work sessions are scheduled for April 7th, 10th,
and 15th.
· She will be in Juneau for the Alaska Municipal League
meetings on April 23 and 24.
· April 25th is the Volunteer Reception to be held from 6'00
to 8'00 p.m.
· The City Council approved a ten percent increase to
water rates and a 12% increase for sewer. Dock and parking fees
were also increased.
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She is the new Food Bank Executive Director. A farewell
to Peggy Moore and welcome to Swarner reception is scheduled for
April 6th.
· She will not be at the May meeting.
· The United Way presentation is scheduled for May 1st,
the date of the next meeting. Discussion ensued regarding an
alternate date.
MOTION:
Member Harris MOVED to recommend the membership change the
Council on Aging meeting date to May 8, 2003 at 10'00 a.m.
Member Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
ITEM 8:
OUESTIONS & COMMENTS - None
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of March 5 and March 19, 2003.
Note: Next meeting date is May 1, 2003 at 10'00 a.m.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10'38 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara ~op~r, Contr~/ct Secretary
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