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Home My WebLink About2003-07-03 Council on Aging Packet COUNCIL ON AGING JULY 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 -- June 5, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ao Liz Schubert, Hospice -- Wills, POA ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Council on Aging Chair b. Director c. Council Liaison ITEM 8: 0UESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of June 4 and 18, 2003. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2003, 10 A.M. COUNCIL ON AGING JUNE 5, 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 -- May 1, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion-- Policy on Raffles ITEM 7: REPORTS C. Council on Aging Chair Director · Status of Grants · Commission meeting, June 10-13, 2003 · Area-wide Senior Picnic, June 25, Soldotna Park · EVening Dinner, Entertainment at 6'30 p.m. · Fourth of July Pie Booth -- Volunteers Needed · Volunteerism Council Liaison ITEM 8: QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of May 7 and 21, 2003. Updated Membership List Amended Council on Aging By-Laws Approved Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL ON AGING JUNE 5, 2003 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00 A.M. CHAIRMAN RICHARD JURGENSEN, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Jurgensen called the meeting to order at approximately 10'00 a.m. and roll was confirmed as follows:. Present: Absent: Others Present: Jurgensen, Osborn, Huddleston, Jones, Kuntzman, Higley, and Wilson Harris City Clerk Freas, Senior Director Craig, Councilwoman Swarner ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Member Osborn MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Hollier SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 1, 2003 An error was noted on the amended By-Laws (approval date) and Swarner noted it had been reported incorrectly in the minutes she would not be in attendance at the present meeting. There were no corrections or amendments to the minutes and they were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Policy on Raffles Craig reported in the past Senior Center staff were not allowed to purchase tickets for raffles taking place at the Center. It was noted, at one time the center participated in selling pull tabs in which it would have been improper for Center staff to participate. Due to the extensive reporting, etc. the selling of pull tabs was curtailed. MOTION: Member Huddleston MOVED to allow employees of the Senior Center to purchase raffle tickets at the Center from seniors only. Member Jones SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Council on Aging Chair -- Jurgensen commented on changes for seniors is often traumatic and those who move from their homes/congregate housing, etc. should continue to be contacted and kept involved in their friends' lives and activities at the Center, etc. A brief discussion followed and it was suggested Craig arrange for a presentation at the July Council on Aging meeting relating to guardianship, durable Power of Attorney, etc. 7-b. Director -- Director Craig discussed the following items: · Status of Grants -- -- Assisted Living -- The Senior Connection is looking for insurance; has interviewed for project manager; is looking for properties and is hoping to find city property that can be donated for this use; and, received approval to proceed with the market study. One of the interviewees contacted her and stated if he were hired, he would pursue additional grant funding for his costs. -- The Title III nutrition/transportation grant was cut. -- The Borough grant funds to be received should be known in the next several weeks and there may be a possibility additional funds will be received which may soften the blow of the State grant cut. -- Grant funding from United Way will be $840 more than what was requested. -- They have received preliminary approval for funding from the Rasmussen Foundation to expand the kitchen. · Commission meeting, June 10-13, 2003-- She will be attending the State Commission meeting next week and will attend a "growing the facility" seminar. · Area-wide Senior Picnic, June 25, Soldotna Park-- There will be van sign-up. COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING JUNE 5, 2003 PAGE 2 · E~emimg Dinner, Entertainment at ~:30 p.m. -- A youth choir from Texas will be entertaining at the Center on July 2. The lunch meal will be canceled that day and an evening meal available instead. However, because of the size of the group, seating will be held to 150. A sign-up sheet will be available. The cost of the meal will be the same as the noon meal. The choir will also sing at the park strip after the Fourth of July Parade. · Fourth of July Pie Booth -- Volunteers Needed-- They are needing volunteers to help at the pie booth and sign-up is available through Joanna Hollier and the office. · Volunteerism-- Craig noted, building the volunteer base is needed and she encouraged people to get involved. A listing of positions needed being placed in the newsletter was suggested. 7-¢. Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner reported the following: · The Food Bank was involved in Hunger Awareness Day and she encouraged participation in lunch at the Food Bank or other restaurants in the area who were also participating in the effort. · She visited her son in Africa and gave a brief overview of her experience. · Reported on actions taken at the June 4 council meeting, i.e. voted on the budget; raised the mill rate to five mills; discussed dust control; heard from Senator Wagoner municipal assistance would probably cut from the capital budget by the Governor. She noted, she voted against the approval of the budget due to her concerns with the contracting of management of the Recreation Center with the Boys & Girls Club. ITEM 8: OU~TIONS/h COMMENTS · Kuntzman asked when the Mystery Dinner would be held and Craig noted she was waiting for a date confirmation from the Kenai Performers. · Huddleston suggested the Governor reduce his salary the same percentage it will be for seniors who will lose their longevity bonus. It was suggested Huddleston write a letter to the Governor in this regard. ITEM 9: INFORMATION 9-a. Council Action Agendas of May 7 and 21, 2003. 9-b. Updated Membership List 9-c. Amended Council on Aging By-Laws 9-d. Approved Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. ITEM 10: ! ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING JUNE 5, 2003 PAGE 3 MOTION: Member Huddleston MOVED to adjourn and Member Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:55 a.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING JUNE 5, 2003 PAGE 4 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://ww~v.ci, kenai, ak. us COUNCIL STAFF MEETING: 6:00 P.M. ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS o Senator Tom Wagoner-- Legislative Wrap-Up Assemblywoman Betty Glick -- KPB Assembly Report ITEM D: ,1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2005-2003 -- Adopting the Annual Bud§et for the Fiscal Year Commencin§ July 1, 2003 and Endin§ June 30, 2004. Ordinance No. 2006-2003 -- Amending the Official City Of Kenai Zoning Map to Change the Zoning District of Those Certain Lands Listed on Attachment A to "Education Zone." , Resolution No. 2003-29 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property. Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2003 and Ending June 30, 2004. . Resolution No. 2003-30-- Transfemng $55,000 From Non-Departmental Contingency to the Finance Department to Purchase Accounting System Software and Related Items. . . Resolution No. 2003-31 -- Transferring $12,000 in the General Fund for Street Light Utilities. Resolution No. 2003-32 -- Awarding the Bid to J & D Painting & Drywall, Inc. for Kenai Library and Public Safety Building Exterior Painting - 2003 for the Total Amount of $26,825, Which Includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1. . ITEM E: · 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM F: o . ITEM G: ITEM H: ITEM I: ITEM K: Resolution No. 2003-33 -- Objecting to Elimination of Municipal Revenue Sharing/Safe Communities Funding From the FY04 State Budget. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce MINUTES *City Council Joint Work Session with Parks & Recreation Commission Members and Boys & Girls Club Representatives of May 6, 2003. *Regular Meeting of May 21, 2003. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval-- Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal Specie Use Permit/Rearm Pitts/ATM Machine Discussion -- USA Patriot Act I~POR? O~ ?I~ MAYOR ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCr~- REGULAR MEETn~G JUKE 18, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us 6:00 p.m. WORK SESSION: Kenai City Council. Kena/ Convention /h Visitor's Bureau Board and ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Alleg/ance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent A[enda *All items listed w/th an asterisk {*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There w/Il be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNC ~H,S ITEM D: PUBLIC KEARINGS Resolution N°. 2003-34 -- Awarding damtonal Contracts for the City Administration Building and the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center to Commercial Jan/tonal Services for the Period July 1, 2003 Through June 30, 2004. Resolution No. 2003-35 -- A Resolution of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska relating to the USA Patriot Act, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and the Civil Libert/es, Peace, and Security of the citizens of our country. Resolution No. 2003-36 -- Awarding a Janitorial Contract for the Kenai Mumcipal Airport to Parnell Operation & Maintenance for the Period of July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. ITEM E: COMMISSION/COMMiTTEE REPORTS , 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission . Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce ITEM F: ,~, . *Regular Meeting of June 4, 2003. ITEM G: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM H: ITEM I: OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Dust Control Comparison NEW BUSINESS //~~-~-~. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Rat/fled .-~C~J~ 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 '~//~ ~4. Dimension -- Schedule City Clerk, Attomey and Manager Evaluations ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR 1. Memo from AML regarding Revenue Sharing and Safe Communities programs and FY04 Municipal Capital MatChing Grants program. 2. Memo from Governor Murkowski regarding FY04 Operating and Capital budgets. 3. Memo from Dena'ma Health climc regarding their support of Ordinance No. 1998-2003 regulating smoking in eating establishments. ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION-- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUNE 10, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 13, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Flowerbed Assessment/Updates Discussion -- Cemetery Regulations ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8' OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9' INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 1 and 15, 2003. City Council Action Agenda of May 7 and 21, 2003. Updated Membership List Approved Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUNE 10, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRPERSON MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairperson Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7'03 p.m. and the roll was confirmed as follows: Members Present: Members Absent' Others Present: Rogers, Brown, Seymour, Dimmick Nelson Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2" AGENDA APPROVAL Member Brown requested the addition of 6-c as Old Banners. The revised agenda was approved without objection. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 13, 2003 The following corrections were requested: · 5-a: "hamburgers and beverages provided by the Kenai Firefighters Association". · 7-a: "Susan Hatch attended the meeting..." ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Dimmick requested the Commission discuss the Planting Day activities and changes in the eating schedule for next year. Dimmick stated she felt the lunchtime 'shifts' began too early, thus taking away planting time. MOTION: Member Brown MOVED to request a change in the lunchtime schedule during the planting day's in upcoming years to be anytime after 1 p.m. Additionally, Beautification planting day's should be a two day event. Member Roger SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Flowerbed Assessment/Updates -) The Committee commented on the following: · Additional flowers are needed in approximately eight circle planters as the vegetation appears too sparse. Friday (June 13, 2003) Several members of the Committee will be weeding and planting at Leif Hansen Memorial. · at 6:00 p.m. The summer weeding schedule is Tuesday's at 4'00 p.m. and Thursday's Discussion -- Cemetery Regulations Frates informed the Committee that due to recent vandalism of the cemetery, the Kenai Police Department would be patrolling the area on a more frequent basis. The KPD might also take responsibility of opening and closing the vehicular traffic gates each day. Additionally, signage stating the cemetery is under electronic surveillance would be posted in the near future. Frates stated extra pruning and tree removal would improve overall visibility and could reduce the likelihood of vandalism. Regarding Appendix 2-c of the KMC, Frates stated he thinks an official 'cemetery clean- up day' to ensure plot maintenance and the timely removal of old trinkets and other items. 6-c. Discussion -- Old Banners Member Brown reminded Frates and the Commission of a prior arrangement regarding banners which stated when out of use the banners where to be given back to the Art Council to be auctioned off for fundraising. Brown was informed the old banners would not be used any longer and are being stored at the Kenai Recreation Center. Brown stated she would make arrangements to pick up the banners at her earliest convience. ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair-- Dimmick reported the following: · Dimmick stated she would like to see the Beautification Committee have a regularly scheduled meeting in the month of September. MOTION: Member Seymour MOVED to request to Council a regularly scheduled meeting for the Beautification Committee be added to for the month of September. Member Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Frates stated he would make this request to Council. · Dimmick suggested having a "dandelion party" to pick and remove the unsightly and prolific dandelions which are blooming around the area. She stated, at the minimum, to provide more public education on how to rid the area of dandelions and other noxious weeds. Parks tis Recreation Director-- NO report given. Kenai City Council Liaison -- No report given ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None ITEM 9: INFORMATION -a, Parks/k Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 1 and 15, 2003. City Council Action Agenda of~May 7 and 21, 2003. Updated Membership List Approved Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant