HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-11 Council on Aging MinutesKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING — REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 11, 2024 — 3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR KEN AYERS, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging was held on April 11, 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 Rachael Craig, Vice Chair
Velda Geller William Sadler
Frances Kilfoyle Kit Hill
Jim Glendening
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Barbara Modigh
Also in attendance were:
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant
Kayla Feltman, Senior Center Activity/Volunteer Coordinator
Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Member Glendening MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chair Craig 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. February 8, 2024
MOTION:
Member Hill MOVED to approve the February 8, 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 - Approving the Council on Aging Commission 2024 Annual Work
Plan
MOTION:
Member Glendening MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Objective #1, "Enhance Kenai
Senior Center (KSC) Community Outreach and Membership". Member Hill SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Craig MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Objective #2, "Discuss and Research
Adding More Seniors Housing for the City of Kenai." Member Glendening SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Member Hill MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Objective #3, "Assist the KSC Staff in
Researching Topics that can Enrich Senior Programs." Vice Chair Craig SECONDED the motion.
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:
• Reviewed Senior Center Monthly Report as provided in the packet.
• Explained that the Council would be voting on all of the individual commission work plans in
future session.
• Brief review of the recent March for Meals fundraiser.
• Program in budget planning for upcoming council approval. New budget will include training
funds for Red to attend Agenet fly -in in Juneau and Kayla to attend National Association of
Activity Professionals conference.
• Brief reminder of annual surveys and the requirements of this data in State reporting.
2. Commission Chair — Chair Ayers gave a brief review of the commission goals and appreciation
for all of the input from members.
3. City Council Liaison — Council Member Askin reported on recent activities of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — Thursday, May 9, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
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Chair Ayers brought up some suggestions for future survey questions such as giving examples of cost
saving ideas and including the costs associated with the center budget. He would like to give suggestions
on the next year's survey.
Member Hill suggested on the survey separating the question of cleanliness of the Senior Center and the
agency vehicles as some patrons do not use the transportation services.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Senior Center Monthly Report — March 2024
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of April 11, 2024.
Meghan Thibo
Deputy City Clerk
Council on Aging Meeting
April 11, 2024
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