HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-04 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING
MARCH 4, 2004
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
AGENDA
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- January 8, 2004
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Chris Doser -- Hospice
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Salad Bar
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINE55
a. Discussion -- Strategic Planning and Goals
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Council on Aging Chair
b. Director
c. Council Liaison
ITEM 8: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Council Action Agendas of February 4 and 18, 2004.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: MAY 6, 2004 -- 10 A.M.
COUNCIL ON AGYNG
MARCH 4, 2004
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
CHAIR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Osborn called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. The roll
was confirmed as follows:
Members present: Sam Huddleston, Earl Jones, Richard Jorgensen, Bill Osborn, Joe
Harris and Fiocla Wilson
Members absent: Joanna Hollier, Gina Kuntzman
Others present: Council Member Swarner, Senior Director Craig, City Clerk Freas
YTEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
Osborn requested the City Liaison report be moved to the beginning of the meeting.
MOTION:
Member Harris MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Member Jones
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-c. Council Liaison -- Council Member Swarner reported the following:
• Due to the death of Donna Higley, there were vacancies on the Council
on Aging and Harbor Commission.
• Reviewed actions taken by council at their March 3 meeting.
• She will be traveling to Juneau relating to Food Bank issues, but will
visit with the Peninsula legislators to discuss city issues as well.
• The Food Bank will hold an open house for agencies on Wednesday,
March 10.
• "Can-Struction" entrants are available to view at the Visitors Center.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- January 8, 2004
MOTION:
Member Huddleston MOVED for approval of the meeting summary of January 8, 2004
and Member Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
4-a. Dr. Chris Doser -- Hospice
Dr. Doser made a very informative presentation about Hospice, including:
• Medicare coverage.
• First Choice Program (works in conjunction with Hospice).
• Services offered through Hospice.
• Program philosophy (care to make the most of the last months of life, i.e.
relieving pain, providing comfort, relieving suffering and give care).
• Volunteer participation
• Additional benefits provided, i.e. pastoral care, dietary counseling,
bereavement services, volunteer services.
• Hospice eligibility.
YTEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- Salad Bar
Director Craig reported she brought this discussion forward to learn if the
membership felt the salad bar should be reinstated. She noted, the March menus will
include salad bar on Wednesdays with the regular buffet. Discussion followed in
which comments included a desire to reinstate the salad bar. Craig suggested a "build
your own tossed salad" with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. It was decided the
item should be brought back at the next meeting for further discussion.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Strategic Planning and Goals
Due to time constraints, this item was not discussed but will be included on the next
agenda.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Council on Aging Chair -- No report.
7-b. Director -- Craig reported the following:
• The Center's budget had been reviewed by the City Manager and Finance
Director. The NTS funding will remain the same, but will not be appropriated until the
end of June.
• The Creative Writers' Group (through the Arts' Council) and Senior
Connection will hold a fundraiser on March 11.
T-c. Council Liaison -- Reported earlier in the meeting.
ITEM 8: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS -- None.
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ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
i0-a. Council Action Agendas of February 4 and 18, 2004.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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