HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-11 Council on Aging PacketKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
July 11, 2024 – 3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
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A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes
per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 9, 2024 .................................................................................................. Pg. 2
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion–Senior Center Director’s Update on Grants
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director
2. Commission Chair
3. City Council Liaison ...................................................................................... Pg. 5
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – August 8, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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KENAI 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
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May 9, 2024
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 Rachael Craig, Vice Chair
Velda Geller (arrived at 3:15 p.m.) Barbara Modigh
Frances Kilfoyle Kit Hill
Jim Glendening William Sadler
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
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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May 9, 2024
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 11.10 - 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.]
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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May 9, 2024
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.
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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June 19, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
June 19, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Water and Wastewater Rate Study, Public Works Director Curtin
2. Kenai Regional Airport - Leakage and Retention Study, Volaire Aviation Consulting
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3421-2024 - Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriation in the Kenai City Airport Snow Removal Equipment, Visitor Center,
and Public Safety Capital Project Funds to Transfer Residual Balance from Completed Projects
Back to their Original Funding Sources. (Administration)
2. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3422-2024 - Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund and Public Safety Capital Project Fund for
Cost in Excess of Projected Budgeted Amounts for Fire Department Flooring Replacement
Phase 2. (Administration)
3. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3423-2024 - Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund and Personal Use Fishery Fund for Annual
Transfer from Personal Use Fishery Fund to the General Fund for Non-Departmental Expenses.
(Administration)
4. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3424-2024 - Increasing FY2025
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund and Authorizing Renewal of the
City’s Property, Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Airport and Other Ancillary Policies with the
Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
(Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)]
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June 19, 2024
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
5. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-25 - Authorizing the Use of the Fleet
Replacement Fund for the Purchase of Equipment to Upfit Three New Police Vehicles.
(Administration)
6. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-26 - Approving a Twelve-Month
Extension of Time for Good Cause for the Completion of Permanent Improvements for a Lease
Between the City of Kenai and State of Alaska, Division of Forestry for Airport Reserve Lands
Described as Lot 4A, FBO Subdivision No.11, Plat No. 2021-44. (Administration)
7. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-27 - Authorizing the City Manager
to Enter into an ATM Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
8. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-28 - Amending City Council Policy
No. 20.020 Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging Procedures to Amend the Meeting
Location for the Airport Commission and Making Other Housekeeping Amendments. (City
Clerk)
9. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-29 - Authorizing a Service
Agreement for the Personal Use Fishery Dumpsters and Portable Restrooms. (Administration)
10. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-30 - Authorizing a Contract Award
and Corresponding Purchase Order for the 2024 Recreation Center Epoxy Flooring Project.
(Administration)
11. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-31 - Approving a Twelve-Month
Extension of Time for Good Cause for the Completion of Permanent Improvements for a Lease
between the City of Kenai and Joel Caldwell for Airport Reserve Lands Described as Lot 3,
Block 4, General Aviation Apron Subdivision No. 1, Plat No. 73-68. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of June 5, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ADOPTED AS AMENDED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-17 - Renaming
Cook Inlet View Drive to Cook Inlet Drive. (Sounart) [On 05/15/24 this item was referred to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation to Council and postponed to 06/05/24;
on 06/05/24 this item was postponed as amended to the 06/19/24 City Council meeting.]
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to the State of Alaska, Division of Forestry for Use of
30,000 Square Feet of Apron Space at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
3. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Echo Lake Meats for Use of 20 Square Feet of
Terminal Space at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
4. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Kenai Aviation Operations, LLC for Use of 1200
Square Feet of Apron Space at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
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5.*Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Weaver Brothers, Inc. for Trucks and Trailers
Storage. (Administration)
6.*Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center -
Moose Meat John Cabin. (Administration)
7.APPROVED AS AMENDED WITHOUT OBJECTION. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit
to Shane Morgan for Sheet Pile Storage. (Administration)
I.COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.Council on Aging Commission
2.Airport Commission
3.Harbor Commission
4.Parks and Recreation Commission
5.Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Commission
J.REPORT OF THE MAYOR
K.ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1.City Manager
2.City Attorney
3.City Clerk
L.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2.Council Comments
M.EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.Discussion of Potential Payroll Settlement. [AS 44.62.310(c)(1) and AS 44.62.310(c)(3)]
N.PENDING ITEMS
O.ADJOURNMENT
P.INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
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