HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-14 Council on Aging MinutesKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING — REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 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 September 14, 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 Roy Williams, Vice Chair
Glenese Pettey Kenneth Ayers
Frances Kilfoyle John Straughn
Velda Geller Barbara Modigh
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Deborah Sounart, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Straughn MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Member Ayers SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Brandi Bell, Elders & Transportation Manager, Kenaitze Indian Tribe — Fixed -Route Bus Service
Community Survey & Information
Brandi Bell discussed the fixed rate bus service and other services available to the community through
Dena'ina Wellness including behavioral health, food cache, etc.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
D. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES
1. May 11, 2023.
MOTION:
Member Williams MOVED to approve the May 11, 2023 Summary. Member Pettey SECONDED the
motion.
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VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval of the Kenai Senior Center Code of Conduct and Ethics, 2023 Revision
Director Romain discussed adding a clause to the Kenai Senior Center Code of Conduct and Ethics that
was approved at the May 11, 2023 Meeting. She noted that it will be handed out in October with updated
client information seats. Discussion occurred.
MOTION:
Member Pettey MOVED to approve the final revised version of the Kenai Senior Center Code of Conduct
and Ethics. Member Straughn SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
F. NEW BUSINESS — None.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director — Director Romain reported on the following:
• Volunteer Appreciation in October.
• 2 job openings at the Senior Center.
2. Council on Aging Chair — Chair Craig reported that she attended the lunch on September 12,
noted that people brought their own to -go containers.
3. City Council Liaison — Council Member Sounart reported on actions from the September 6, 2023
City Council Meeting.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — October 12, 2023.
Director Romain noted that she was planning a work session to ask for suggestions on problem areas.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. City of Kenai Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging Review
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of September 14, 2023.
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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