HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-12 Council on Aging MinutesKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING — REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 12, 2025 — 3:00 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR CRAIG, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging Commission was held on June 12, 2025, at the Kenai Senior
Center, Kenai, AK. Chair Craig called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Craig led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Rachael Craig, Chair
Velda Geller
Gina Kuntzman
Jim Glendening, Vice Chair
A quorum was present.
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:
Vice Chair Glendening 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. April 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Vice Chair Glendening MOVED to approve the April 10, 2025 Council on Aging minutes. Commissioner
Kuntzman SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Emergency Training Dates.
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It was reported that this would be a half -day of in person training; the first draft of the Emergency
Operations Plan had not yet been provided by the contractor; and the continuity of operations plan should
arrive in the next few weeks.
2. Discussion/Recommendation - Update on Work Plan Goals.
Work Plan Goal 1 - Identify Opportunities for Intergenerational Programs. A draft letter and questionnaire
were provided to the commission; and it was reported that a list of schools and organizations to send the
questionnaire to was in development.
Work Plan Goal 2 - Review Emergency Plan for the Kenai Senior Center. No new information was
provided.
Work Plan Goal 3 - Identify Programs & Activities for Health & Wellness. Documentation was provided
showing the resources being utilized for ideas on how to promote health aging programs; implantation
methods were now under review.
3. Discussion/Recommendation - Encouraging Consistent Sign -In for Lunch and Activities
It was reported that changes in State reporting requirements resulted in less grant funding availability;
due, to the number of seniors not registered or signing in.
There was discussion regarding volunteer at the door encouraging sign in; a second sign in screen; and
providing reminders when meals were served.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director - Director Romain reported on the following:
• NTS Grant RFP was submitted.
• Upcoming Old Timers Luncheon on August 15, 2025.
• Update on the Farmers Market.
• Planting completed by volunteers.
2. Commission Chair - Chair Craig reported that she was now a tenant at Vintage Pointe Manor.
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 - July 10, 2025
Vice Chair Glendening absent in September and October.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Appreciation was stated for the report and time of the Council Liaison.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
I certify theabe represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of June 12, 2025.
Sh M City Clerk
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