HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-14 Council on Aging MinutesKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING -REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2023-3:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR RACHAEL CRAIG, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging was held on December 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
Glenese Pettey
Frances Kilfoyle
A quorum was present.
Absent:
John Straughn
Also in attendance were:
Velda Geller
Kenneth Ayers
Barbara Modigh
Roy Williams, Vice Chair
Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Ayers MOVED to approve the agenda. Member Modigh 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 ACTION MINUTES
1. September 14, 2023
2. November 9, 2023
3. November 16, 2023
MOTION:
Member Modigh MOVED to approve the September 14, November 9, and November 16, 2023 Minutes.
Member Ayers SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
Council on Aging Meeting
December 14, 2023
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Consideration of the Council on
Aging FY2025-FY2029 Capital Improvement Project Priority List
MOTION:
Member Ayers MOVED to recommend City Council Consideration of the Council on Aging FY2025-
FY2029 Capital Improvement Project Priority List. Member Pettey SECONDED the motion.
Discussion ensued.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director -Senior Center Administrative Assistant Red Piersee reported on the
following:
• Unassigned congregate meals have posed a reimbursement and reporting challenge.
• Challenges in recruitment and retention of Senior Center volunteers.
2. Council on Aging Chair -Chair Craig expressed gratitude for the Senior Center and its meals
program.
3. City Council Liaison -No report.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -January 11, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Member Pettey thanked the Council on Aging members, noting it was her last meeting before joining the
Planning & Zoning Commission.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS-None.
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
I ce~sents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of December 14, 2023.
Meghan Thibo eau
Deputy City Clerk
Council on Aging Meeting
December 14, 2023
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