HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-10 Council on Aging MinutesKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING — REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 10, 2025 — 3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE CHAIR GLENDENING, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging was held on April 10, 2025, at the Kenai Senior Center, Kenai,
AK. Vice Chair Glendening called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Glendening led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Jim Glendening, Vice Chair
Velda Geller
Gina Kuntzman
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Rachael Craig, Chair
William Sadler
Barbara Modigh
Kit Hill
Also in attendance were:
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant
Henry Knackstedt, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Hill MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Kuntzman 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. March 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Hill MOVED to approve the March 13, 2025 Council on Aging minutes. Commissioner
Sadler SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Committees appointments to Workplan Goals
Director Romain gave a staff report from information provided in the packet, and explained that she had
asked for this meeting to be held so that commissioners could be appointed to the Committee's Workplan
goals.
Assignments were made as follows: Commissioners Hill and Sadler to Goal #1; all members to Goal #2;
and Commissioners Modigh and Kuntzman to Goal #3.
2. Discussion — KPHI Presentation to Council from 04.02.2025
The Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives (KPHI) presentation that was presented at the April 2, 2025 City
Council meeting was reviewed. Commissioners discussed the land donation with Council Liaison
Knackstedt.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director — Director Romain reported on the following:
• The February Midmonth report as provided in the packet was reviewed.
• The March for Meals fundraiser was a success.
• The Senior Center will host an annual Health and Wellness Day in May.
• Senior Center surveys are out and available at the front desk until the end of June.
2. Commission Chair— Vice Chair Glendening reported on recent funding challenges; praised Senior
Center staff for their commitment and efficiency in spending funds; noted that it is the mission of
this advisory group to remain strong to accept further challenges; and expressed appreciation for
Council Liaison Knackstedt.
3. City Council Liaison — Council Member Knackstedt reported on the recent actions of the City
Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — May 8, 2025
It was noted that the May 8, 2025 meeting would be cancelled.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
February Monthly Report
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
I certify th ove represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of April 10, 2025.
MC, City Clerk
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