HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-09 Council on Aging MinutesKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING -REGULAR MEETING
MAY 9, 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 May 9, 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 (arrived at 3:15 p.m.)
Frances Kilfoyle
Jim Glendening
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Rachael Craig, Vice Chair
Barbara Modigh
Kit Hill
William Sadler
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
James Baisden, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Vice Chair Craig MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Member Modigh 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. April 11, 2024
MOTION:
Member Hill MOVED to approve the April 11, 2024 Council on Aging minutes. Vice Chair Craig
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommendation to Council on Enactment of Ordinance No .
3416-2024 -An Ordinance Repealing, Reenacting and Renaming Kenai Municipal Code Chapter
1.90 -Standard Procedures For Boards, Commissions and Committees, Enacting Chapter 1.95 -
Standing Advisory Commissions, Repealing Chapters 11.1 O -Harbor Commission, Chapter 19.05
Parks And Recreation Commission, Chapter 21.20 Airport Commission, Enacting Section
14.05.050 -Planning and Zoning Commission -Qualifications and Membership, and Approving
Amendments to the Council on Aging Commission's By-Laws to Organize Streamline, and
Improve the Efficiency of the City's Standing Commissions.
MOTION:
Member Glendening MOVED to recommend City Council enact Ordinance No. 3416-2024. Vice Chair
Craig SECONDED the motion .
City Clerk Saner summarized the report as provided in the packet, noting that the proposed new code
had substantial structural changes; however, the intent of the Commissions February recommendation
remained in the new proposed code.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Chair Ayers MOVED to recommend City Council amend Ordinance No. 3416-2024, Section 2, Chapter
1.95-Standing Advisory Commissions, Section 1.95.030 -Council on Aging Commission as follows:
Paragraph (b)(1 )(ii) to read, "Development and use of the Senior Center or other facilities owned or
managed by the City for the provision of services for senior citizens [, EXCLUDING VINTAGE POINTE-
INDEPENDENT SENIOR HOUSING]."
Member Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Members Ayers, Modigh and Glendening spoke in support of the recommended amendment.
Members Sadler, Craig and Hill spoke in opposition to the recommended amendment.
[Clerk's Note: Member Geller arrived at approximately 3:15 p.m.J
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
YEA: Ayers, Kilfoyle, Geller, Modigh, Glendening
NAY: Craig, Hill, Sadler
MOTION TO AMEND PASSED. 5 Yes, 3 No
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Ayers, Geller, Modigh, Kilfoyle, Glendening
NAY: Craig, Sadler, Hill
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED. 5 Yes, 3 No
2. Discussion -Selection of a Council on Aging Member to Attend the May 15, 2024 City Council
Meeting for the Purpose addressing the City Council Regarding the Council on Aging Work Plan.
Director Romain summarized the information as provided within the Packet.
City Clerk Saner reported the importance of selecting one member to represent the opinion of the Council
on Aging to the City Council related to the State of Alaska Open Meetings Act.
NOMINATION:
Chair Ayers NOMINATED Vice Chair Craig to attend the May 15, 2024 City Council Meeting for the
purpose of representing the recommendation of the majority of the Council on Aging regarding the
Council on Aging 2024 Work Plan.
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Chair Ayers called for additional nominations; having no additional nominations and no objections; Vice
Chair Craig was selected.
3. Discussion/Recommendation -Pledge of Allegiance at Lunchtime.
Director Romain summarized the memo as provided in the packet and requested feedback from the
members.
There was general consensus that the pledge of allegiance could be added on Fridays prior to singing
the Alaska song.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director -Director Romain reported on the following:
• Reviewed the budget plan as presented to the City Council.
• Reviewed the 2024 March for Meals fundraiser.
• Provided an overview of the recent classification study for City employees.
• Upcoming Fourth of July.
• Staff out of offices in June.
• Vintage Pointe boiler and generator updates.
2. Commission Chair -Chair Ayers reported his recent research and meeting with the City Attorney
for changes to 1.95.030, section (b)(ii).
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Baisden reported on the actions of the May 1, 2024 City
Council Meeting.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-June 13, 2024 .
Member Modigh will be attending remotely.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Members discussed potential items to be added to the June agenda; receiving updates on the Kenaitze
Transportation program and the Bluff Stabilization project.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS-None.
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 4: 15 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of May 9, 2024.
Me~-
Deputy City Clerk
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