HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-03 Council on Aging Summary COUNCIL ON AGING
MARCH 3, 2005
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- February 3, 2005
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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Linda Flowers -- Forget-Me-Not Adult Day Service
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion-- 2005 Goals & Objectives
Discussion -- Choice Waiver Clients 2 x Meals
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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ITEM 7:
Discussion -- Center Survey/Meals & Activities
REPORTS
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Council on Aging Chair
Director
Council Liaison
ITEM 8'
OUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9.
ITEM 10-
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of February 3 and 16, 2005.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL ON AGING
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KENAI SENIOR CENTER
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL
Chair Osborn called the meeting to order at approximately 7'05 p.m. The roll was
confirmed as follows'
Members present'
Members absent:
Others present:
J. Hollier, E. Jones, R. Jurgensen, G. Kuntzman, L.
Flowers, B. Osborn, and J. Harris
D. English and F. Wilson
Senior Director Rachael Craig
ITEM 2:
AGENDA AppROvAL
MOTION:
Member Harris MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Kuntzman
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- February 3, 2005
MOTION:
Member Hollier MOVED to approve the meeting summary as presented and Member
Flowers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Linda Flowers -- Forget-Me-Not Adult Day Service
Flowers gave an overview of the services offered by the Forget-Me-Not Adult Day
Service, noting the program makes available vital services to persons who otherwise
would be isolated and cannot get up and around; provides family support and peace of
mind; was 'recognized in a state survey as needed in communities; and, is funded
through the Division of Senior Services & Disabilities.
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- 2005 Goals & Objectives
The group discussed goals and objectives for the year and suggested the following:
Support the assisted living facility project.
Support the Seniors' gift shop to open on May 1 at Kenai Landing.
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programs.
Consider selling pull tabs/rippies at the gift shop.
Be a "one-stop-shop" for resources for senior activities and services.
Support staffs efforts in finding additional funding to support the senior
MOTION:
Member Jones MOVED to request the Senior Connection to investigate the sale of pull
tabs/rippies at the gift shop. Member Harris SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. 80 ORDERED.
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Discussion -- Choice Waiver Clients 2 x Meals
Senior Director Craig reviewed the requirements of the program and indicated a
Choice Waiver client receives two meals a day, one of which is a hot meal.
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Center Survey/Meals aa Activities
This item will be discussed at the April meeting.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Council on Aging Chair-- Osborn reported the following:
· Dr. Peter Hansen offered to donate property to use for an assisted living
facility site, however it was found install water/sewer utilities to the property would be
very expensive.
City-owned property along Redoubt Avenue is being considered for the
facility site. Because there may be a desire to donate the property, an ordinance will
need to be passed to allow the action.
7-b.
Director-- No report.
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Council Liaison -- No report.
ITEM 8'
OUESTIONS/l~ COMMENTS
It was suggested future seniors be surveyed as to services they would think needed at
the Senior Center and it was recognized, the Center needs more community support.
ITEM 9'
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
Council Action Agendas of February 3 and 16, 2005.
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ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Harris MOVED to adjourn and Member Jurgensen SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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