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KENAI COUNCIL ON AGING -REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 16, 2024 -3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging was held on January 16, 2024, at the Kenai Senior Center,
Kenai, AK. Chair Craig called the meeting to order at approximately 4:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Craig led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Rachael Craig
Velda Geller
Frances Kilfoyle
Jim Glendening
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Roy Williams
Also in attendance were:
Kit Hill
Kenneth Ayers
Barbara Modigh
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant
Henry Knackstedt, City Council Member
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Member Geller MOVED to appoint Ken Ayers as Chair. Member Hill SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Member Glendening MOVED to appoint Rachael Craig as Vice Chair . Chair Ayers SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED .
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Vice Chair Craig MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Member Glendening SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
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C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None .
D. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES
1. December 14, 2023
MOTION:
Member Geller MOVED to approve the December 14, 2023 Council on Aging minutes. Member Hill
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommendations as Discussed During the Council on Aging
Review Work Session Held Immediately Prior.
Chair Ayers stated that during the prior work session, the documents presented in the packet were
reviewed and the members were given the opportunity to provide input and discuss concerns; it was
noted that this feedback would be taken into consideration by Administration when drafting changes to
bring back to the Council on Aging at their next meeting for recommendation to the City Council.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director -Director Romain reported on the following:
• Bill Sadler had applied to become a member of the Council on Aging.
• After last December's work session, the Senior Center was in need of new goals applying to
budget goals of FY25 and proposed a work session prior to next month's regular Council on
Aging session for input and feedback.
•• Reported on the positive feedback after submitting the quarterly report to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough grant.
• Invited members of COA to the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to be held at the Center on
January 26, 2024.
2. Commission Chair -No report.
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Knackstedt reported on the actions of the January 3, 2024
City Council Meeting; noted upcoming Council work sessions; bluff erosion project update;
Wildfire mitigation at the airport; r~platting by Bingo hall, and approval of new police trucks.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-February 8, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Member Glendening noted he was thankful to be able to be a part of the Council on Aging; recently
utilized the Meals on Wheels program and was very happy with the services he received.
Member Geller noted the upcoming Meals on Wheels function occurring in April; reported she would be
contacting members for donations to this year's function.
K. ADJOURNMENT
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L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS -None.
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of January 16, 2024.
Me~
Deputy City Clerk
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January 16, 2024
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