HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-08 Council on Aging MinutesKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING -REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 -3:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR KEN AYERS, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging was held on February 8, 2024, at the Kenai Senior Center,
Kenai, AK. Chair Ayers called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Ayers led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Ken Ayers, Chair
Velda Geller
Frances Kilfoyle
Jim Glendening
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Barbara Modigh
Also-in attendance were:
Rachael Craig, Vice Chair
William Sadler
Kit Hill
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant
Kayla Feltman, Senior Center Volunteer/Activities Coordinator
James Baisden, City Council Liaison
Terry Eubank, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Vice Chair Craig MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Member Hill SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 16, 2024
MOTION:
Member Hill MOVED to approve the January 16, 2024 Council on Aging minutes. Vice Chair Craig
SECONDED the motion.
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VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommendations to Council for Adoption of a New Section of
Kenai Municipal Code Titled Council on Aging Commission, and Amendments to Chapter 1.90
Standards for Boards, Commissions and Committees.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Craig MOVED to recommend that the City adopt a new section of Kenai Municipal Code,
proposed amendments to KMC 1.90 and the Council on Aging Bylaws as provided in the packet. Member
Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Director Romain gave a staff report from information provided in the packet; additional clarification was
provided by City Manager Eubank and City Attorney Bloom.
Discussion ensued; members spoke in support.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommendations to Council for Amendments to Council on
Aging Bylaws.
Approved during the previous agenda item.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director -Director Romain and Assistants Piersee and Feltman reported on the
following:
• Upcoming March for Meals Fundraiser event.
• Cabinets have been added to the Senior Center craft room.
• City Departments are preparing for the upcoming budget process.
• Member surveys will be coming out in March; feedback from these surveys is important for
Senior Center programs.
• Upcoming Superbowl party at the Senior Center.
2. Commission Chair -Chair Ayers recognized new members Glendening, Sadler and Hill; asked
for feedback on changes members would like to see regarding senior housing.
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Baisden reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-March 14, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS -None.
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of February 8, 2024 .
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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