HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-13 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
7:00 P.M.
CHAYR ROBERT FRIEND, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Friend called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Members present: J. Hollier, L. Flowers, V. Geller, B. Osborn, R. Friend, H. Bronner
Members absent: E. Jones, R. Jurgensen, F. Wilson
Others present: Senior Center Director R. Craig
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Osborn MOVED to approve the agenda and Member Bronner SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- July 12, 2007
MOTION:
Member Flowers MOVED to approve the meeting summary of July 12, 2007 and
Member Hollier SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- New Traffic Pattern
Member comments included:
• Like the new design but new people do not know where the new
reception area is.
• Do not need two reception areas.
• Consider a greeter, but volunteers are hard to find.
• Suggested a colorful sign in the entryway.
Chair Friend stated he would make a sign, and if it is successful, the members could
consider a permanent sign.
6-b. Discussion -- Receptionist Area -- None.
6-c. Discussion -- Lunch Count
Craig noted concerns related to the Kenaitze Senior Meal Program; i.e., a charge of
$2.00 per meal and whether their program is a duplication of services. Craig noted
she would contact the State Nutrition Transportation Outreach Services (NTS)
coordinator and discuss the concerns and report back.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Council on Aging Chair -- Friend submitted his letter of resignation,
noting he would be out of work at the end of September.
7-la. Director -- Craig noted weight resistant training would start in October
and she has been meeting with J. Johnson to partner a wellness program.
7-c.
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM lo:
10-a.
ITEM 11:
MoTaoN:
Council Liaison -- Boyle thanked Friend for his time as chair.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO liE HEARD
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of August 15 and September 5, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the membership, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:00 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
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