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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-07 Council on Aging SummaryITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3- ITEM 4: ITEM 5- ao ITEM 6' ao ITEM 7: ao ITEM 8' ITEM 9' ITEM 10: a. ITEM 11' COUNCIL ON AGING APRIL 7, 2005 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 7:00 P.M.' .. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL . APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 3, 2005 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Kitchen Remodel Project Discussion -- Assisted Living Update NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Center Survey/Meals & Activities · NTS Meal Requirements (food pyramid, salad bar cost, meal portions) · Fred Meyer Service Project · Mystery Theater Fundraiser . · Holiday Activities REPORTS Council on Aging Chair Director Council Liaison OUESTIONS/~ 'COMMENTS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD . INFORMATION .,, ,. Council Action Agendas of March 2 an~ 16, 2005. ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL ON AGING APRIL 7, 200S KENAI SENIOR CENTER 7:00 P.M. CHAIR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chair Osborn called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. confirmed as follows' Roll was Members present' Members absent: Others Present: A quorum was present. J. Hollier, L. Flowers, E. Jones, R. Jurgensen, G. Kuntzman, B. Osborn, J. Harris, and F. Wilson D. English Senior Director Rachael Craig and Council Member Gilman ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Director Craig explained, the wrong information was forwarded to the City Clerk for inclusion on the agenda. She noted, agenda changes should be' Add to: Item 4, Persons Scheduled to be Heard-- Margie McCord/ Grandparents Support Group Remove- Item 5a, Discussion -- Kitchen Remodel Update Add as' Remove- Add as' Item 5b, Discussion -- Kenai Landing Item 6a, Discussion -- Center Survey/Meals & Activities Item 6a, Discussion -- Vintage Pointe -- Rent Increase MOTION: Member Harris MOVED to approve the agenda as modified and Member Kuntzman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 3, 2005 MOTION: Member Harris MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 3, 2005 as presented and Member Flowers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Margie McCord-- Grandparents Support Group McCord explained, a grandparents support group was being formed for those grandparents raising grandchildren. The group is called "Second Time Around" and will be a resource and support group for grandparents who feel isolated and need a connection to others in similar situations. To date, 108 families and 256 children have been identified to be involved in the program. The group will meet the first Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m. ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Assisted Living Update It was reported, the Council passed an ordinance to allow the city to donate, lease, devote or grant real property to qualified non-profit corporations without public sale at an agreed-upon consideration. Council Member Gilman noted, the ordinance was passed because the city supports the project. a-bo Discussion -- Kenai Landing Update Steve Hillyer representing Kenai Landing, reported there had been some interest in retail activity since last summer. During the winter, they had turned a warehouse into a retail and food court. They hope to be open by the end of May. ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Vintage Pointe -- Rent Increase Director Craig distributed comparison information and noted, the housing rental rates are below market value and it an increase has been suggested to administration and council. Discussion followed in which comments included' If they are needed to be raised, raise them. It's a great apartment · complex. Does the city pay for the electric bolt heaters? · How much of the rental payments go to the General Fund and how much stays in the reserve account? Director Craig will verify the accounting questions with the Finance Director and report back to the members. ITEM 7: REPORTS Council on Aging Chair-- No comments. Director-- No comments. COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING APRIL 7, 2005 PAGE 2 7-c. Council Liaison -- Council Member Gilman reported the first budget work session was scheduled for April 11. He suggested everyone should keep a positive outlook and noted some economic opportunities coming forward to the area, i.e. Pebble Mine Project, etc. ITEM 8' OUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS Progress related to the establishment of a gift shop at Kenai Landing was questioned. It was noted everything is moving forward as planned. A great response has been received for artistic inventory. ITEM 9. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10' INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of March 2 and 16, 2005. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9' 10 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by' Carol L. Freas, City Clerk COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING APRIL 7, 2005 PAGE 3