HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-11 Council on Aging MinutesKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING — REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 2023 — 3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR RACHAEL CRAIG, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging was held on May 11, 2023, at the Kenai Senior Center, Kenai,
AK. Chair Craig called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Craig led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Rachael Craig, Chair Kenneth Ayers
Glenese Pettey John Straughn
Frances Kilfoyle Barbara Modigh
Velda Geller
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Roy Williams, Vice Chair Alice Heckert
Also in attendance were:
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant
Kayla Feltman, Senior Center Volunteer Coordinator
Deborah Sounart, Council Member
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Ayers MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Member Straughn SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING SUMMARY
1. March 9, 2023
MOTION:
Member Ayers MOVED to approve the March 9, 2023 Summary as presented. Straughn SECONDED
the motion.
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VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Action/Approval — Updates to the Senior Center Code of Conduct and Ethics.
MOTION:
Member Pettey MOVED to approve the updates to the Senior Center Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Member Geller SECONDED the motion.
Director Romain presented a staff report; discussion ensued.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Member Ayers MOVED to amend the Senior Center Code of Conduct and Ethics with the following
changes:
Addition of a paragraph stating "All persons shall respect others right to privacy and personal
space at the Kenai Senior Center. Any person who violates others' privacy or personal space can
be asked by the Senior Center Director to leave the facility" to be placed directly following the
section that states, "Please show respect to the staff, volunteers, and other participants, and the
Senior enter. The KSC promotes a safe and positive place. Harassment, violence, and threats
will not be tolerated in any form."
Change "making" to "receiving" under the section regarding cell phone use.
Member Straughn SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Discussion/Recommendation — Recommending the City Council Approve Suggested Changes
to the FY2024 Fee Schedule.
MOTION:
Member Straughn MOVED to recommend the City Council approve the suggested changes to the
FY2024 Fee Schedule. Member Pettey SECONDED the motion.
Director Romain presented a staff report.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director — Director Romain reported on the following:
• Current staffing at full capacity.
• Savings to this year's budget from utilizing a volunteer to shop at the Food Bank and
growing the majority of the flowers used around the building.
• Training funds were added back to the budget with Admin. Assistant Piersee is to attend
the MOW conference in August.
• Brief review of the March for Meals (MFM) Fundraiser ending total of just under $50,000.
2. Council on Aging Chair — No report.
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3. City Council Liaison — Council Member Sounart reported on recent Council actions.
H. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —Thursday, June 8, 2023
COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Member Pettey requested updates on the Senior Center front door and generator.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
K. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
I certify the above repr nts accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of May 11, 2023.
Meghan Thibo u
Deputy City Clerk
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