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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-04 Council on Aging Packet COUNCIL ON AGING MARCH 4, 2004 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00 A.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3- ITEM 4: ao ITEM 5: ao ITEM 6' ao ITEM 7: ao ITEM 8.' ITEM 9: ITEM 10- ao ITEM 11' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- January 8, 2004 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Chris Doser-- Hospice OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Salad Bar NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Strategic Planning and Goals REPORTS Council on Aging Chair Director Council Liaison OUESTIONS & COMMENTS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEAI~I) INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of February 4 and 18, 2004. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING: MAY 6, 2004 -- 10 A.M. ANNUAL MEETING COUNCIL ON AGING JANUARY 8, 2004 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00 A.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2' ELECTION OF OFFICERS ITEM 3' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- November 6, 2003 ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 7: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Strategic Planning and Goals ITEM 9' REPORTS ao Council on Aging Chair Director Council Liaison ITEM 10' 0UESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 11' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 12' INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of December 3 and 17, 2003. ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT ANNUAL MEETING COUNCIL ON AGING JANUARY 8, 2004 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00 A.M. CHAIR RICHARD JURGENSEN, PRF~IDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Jurgensen called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. follows' Roll was confirmed as Members present: Members absent: Others present: R. Jurgensen, J. Hollier, F. Wilson, E. Jones, D. Higley, J. Harris, B. Osbom, G. Kuntzman, and S. Huddleston (who arrived at approximately 10:19 a.m.) None City Clerk Freas, Senior Director Craig, Council Member L. Swarner, A. Wheeler ITEM 2: ELECTION OF OFFICERS Jurgensen opened the floor for nominations for Chair: MOTION: Member Jones MOVED to nominate Bill Osborn for Chair and Member Hollier SECONDED the motion. There were no further nominations and the floor was closed. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Jurgensen opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair: MOTION: Member Osbom MOVED to nominate Joe Harris for Vice Chair and Member Kuntzman SECONDED the motion. There were no further nominations and the floor was closed. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. It was noted, the new officers would take their positions at the next Council on Aging meeting. ITEM 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Member Osbom MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4' APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- November 6, 2003 There were no changes to the meeting summary and it was approved as presented. ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Strategic Planning and Goals Director Craig noted she had meant to include strategic planning information from other centers in the area in the packet regarding this issue, but was unable to do so. However, she will forward the information to the members for the next meeting. She requested members to think about goals they feel are worthy and bring the information to the next meeting to discuss further. Also discuss the issue with other seniors to get feedback from them as well. Member Harris suggested the issue could be better discussed during a work session. MOTION: Member Osbom MOVED to delay discussion/action on the issue until the packet of information is distributed for a clearer understanding of the issue. Member Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 8- REPORTS 8-a. Council on Aging Chair -- Jurgensen noted the following: · Over the years he has been on the Council on Aging, his biggest frustration and of others has been how slow going it has been in regard to the planning and development of an assisted living facility. He added, he believed the membership, Council Member Swarner, and Director Craig had done a good job in keeping the City Council alerted to the need of such a facility and the importance of having a facility here because of the difficulty for elders to move into a facility where they would have to leave familiar surroundings, friends, extended family, etc. COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING JANUARY 8, 2004 PAGE 2 He welcomed the new officers. 8-b. Director -- Director Craig noted the following' · Gave a brief report relating to the Senior Connection and their discussions of the possibility to integrate assisted living rooms into the current senior housing facility. Remodeling would be required to adapt the apartments and though this was discussed several years ago, it was being given some additional review. She also reported a project coordinator for managing the assisted living pre- development grant had not yet been hired, however the market study was just received. She noted the study indicated an average cost assisted living on the Peninsula is $3,000 to $4,000 a month. · Strategic planning is very important the Council on Aging can make recommendations, but can also be an advocate for seniors in the community. A purchase was approved at the January 7 council meeting for the development of plans for the remodel of the center's kitchen. Paperwork will then be submitted to the Rasmuson Foundation to request additional funding for this purpose. · Requested suggestions from the members as to special speakers for their meetings. Suggestions included a presentation from Hospice and Adult Protective Services. · Asked if the members had heard comments from seniors relating to the new buffet service and omission of the salad bar. It was reported lots of good comments had been heard. Craig also reported the omission of the salad bar was financially helpful. She reminded the membership, the salad bar would return in March when prices for lettuce, flesh vegetables, etc. would be less. 8-¢. Council Liaison -- Council Member Swarner noted the following: · The terms of Members Jurgensen, Kuntzman, and Higley were ending this month and asked if they wanted to be reappointed. There were no objections. · If a work session was desired to discuss strategic planning, it would need to be advertised, etc. · The Food Bank received additional funding to hire a part-time person whose age was 55 or older. · The 2004-2005 Capital Improvement List was approved at the January 7 council meeting. · Mayor Williams w/Il attend the Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting in Juneau the end of the month and she will be attending AML Legislative Committee meetings there in April. · A plaque in memory of Officer Watson would be prepared and hung at the entrance of the Police Department. Planning for a community memorial at Memorial Park or other site would take place in the near future. ITEM 9: ~UESTIONS/h COMMENTS-- None. ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 11: INFORMATION COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING JANUARY 8, 2004 PAGE 3 11-a. Council Action Agendas of December 3 and 17, 2003. ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Jones MOVED for adjournment and Member Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:45 a.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING JANUARY 8, 2004 PAGE 4 COUNCIL ON AGING WORK SESSION FEBRUARY S, 2004 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 10:00A.M. CHAIR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING The work session was opened by Chairman Bill Osbom at 10'00 a.m. Those present were as follows: Members present: I3. Osbom, J. Harris, S. Huddleston, R. Jurgensen, F. Wilson, J. Hollier, E. Jones Others present: R. Meeks, Economic & Development Director C. Reynolds, Senior Center Director Craig, Senior Connection President, A. Wheeler, and Council Member Swarner Review of Mission Statement- To serve as a community focal point for senior services where adults 60+ come together for fellowship and program participation, to engage in opportunities for dignity and personal growth, to improve and enrich their quality of life, to support the needs of older individuals, to enhance their independence, and to broaden their involvement within the community. There was discussion as to whether the age limit for use of the senior center should be dropped to 55 years of age. It was noted, many senior centers are dropping the age to entice "baby-boomers" to join and draw a younger group as well as their target population. It was also noted the NTS grant, one form of funding for the Center, has an age requirement of 60 years of age. Other funding sources do not have an age requirement. Further discussion was suggested. Goals: Assisted Living: Concern was noted for residents living at Vintage Pointe who have caregivers, though the caregivers do not show up. · What was the possibility of turning five umts into assisted living with a caretaker having assisted living skills? Discussion included why agencies did not know their employees were not showing up for work and how to address that issue; pros and cons of converting apartments; importance of staying within the community, and yet addressing issues of individual dignity; and, concern as to having a waiting list of 121 independent seniors and what the responsibility of the Center really is. It was also brought to the group's attention the original grant states "a living facility for independent semors." Consensus was no assisted living should be supported at Vintage Pointe and the Council on Aging needs to support the Senior Connection in the pursuit for an assisted living facility in Kenai. The group also agreed there is a need for more independent senior housing in the Kenai area. · Educate seniors on the need for responsible caregivers, i.e. how to fund, inform, educate, accountability for care. · Legislative issues concerning seniors, i.e. teleconferences, keep abreast of what senior issues are. Financial, i.e. possibility of more gaming such as pull-tabs. Discussion found more education is needed on pull-tabs and the issue should be referred to the Senior Connection. COUNCIL ON AGING WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 5, 2004 PAGE 2 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai, ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All 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 A_ND COUNCI!~ ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2033-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $45,000 and Making a Transfer of $5,000 in the General Fund for A FEMA Fire Act Grant From the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) for Mobile Repeaters for City Emergency Vehicles. Resolution No. 2004-08 -- Supporting the Passage of Senate Bill 247 to Amend the Natural Gas Development Authority Act of 2002. ITEM E: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RE_PORTS . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 e. Arctic Winter Games ITEM F: . ITEM G: ITEM H: ITEM I: , , ITEM J- ITEM K: MINUTES *Regular Meeting of January 21, 2004. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery Report NEW BUSINESS ,, , Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2034-2004-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $8,200 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund for Engineering and Design Services to Expand the Passenger Holding Area. Discussion -- Schedule Budget Work Sessions Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Tracy W. Jones. REPORT OF THE MAYOR ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk DISCUSSION ITEM L: 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIl, CHAMBERS btm://www, ci.kenai.a k.us 5:00 P.M. -- Board of Adjustment Hearing: Appeal of Planning Zoning Commission Denial of PZ04-02 - An application for an Encroachment Permit for rear yard setbacks for the property known as Lot 2A, Block 4, Inlet Woods Subdivision Jones Replat (1545 Windward Drive), Kenai, A laskm Application submitted by Tracy Jones, ~.0. Box 2749, Kenai, Alaskm ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All 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 ASSEMRLY~ L~'~_-ISLATORS AND_ COUNCFL_= ITEM D' PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2034-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $8,200 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund for Engineering and Design Services to Expand the Passenger Holding Area. Resolution No. 2004-09 -- Supporting'the Addition of a Lobbv and Spectator Area to the Multipurpose Facility in Preparation for ~se as a Venue for the 2006 Arctic Winter Games. , Resolution No. 2004-10 -- EmPhasizing the Importance for the Alaska Legislature to Provide Adequate Funding for the Alaska Department of Fish & Game to Continue Essential Management of Alaska's Wild Fish and Game Populations. *2004 Liquor License Renewals -- · Little Ski-Mo Drive In-- Restaurant/Eating Place · New Peking Chinese Restaurant -- Restaurant/Eating Place ITEM E: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM F: . ITEM G: ITEM H: ITEM I: . . , . ITEM J: Upper Deck-- Beverage Dispensary Tourism 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 e. Arctic Winter Games MINUTES *Regular Meeting of February 4, 2004. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS ,,, Discussion-- KPB Ordinance No. 2004-03, Authorizing the Sale of Approximately 0.25 Acres of Land to Herman and Irene Fandel to Resolve a Long Standing Trespass on Borough Land Located Within the City of Kenai. NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Rat/fled Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2035-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $5,000.00 in the General Fund for a Grant for Police Training. *Ordinance No. 2036-2004 -- Amending KMC 1.90.040 by Adding KMC 1.90.040(c) that Imposes a Limit of Three Three-Year Terms Upon Serving on City Commissions or Committees Except for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approval -- Extension of Construction Schedule/Lot 8, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ~CUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT