HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-10 Council on Aging MinutesKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
JULY 10, 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 July 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:
Rachel 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 Kuntzman MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Hill SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Howard Hill, City of Kenai resident addressed the Commission with concerns related to the Kenai Peninsula
School District defunding pools; and requested support from the Commission for City and Borough funding
to ensure public access to the pools.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
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MOTION:
Commissioner Hill MOVED to approve the June 12, 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 - 2025 Client Satisfaction Survey Results.
Administrative Assistant Piersee summarized the survey results as provided within the meeting packet.
There was discussion regarding possible "Q&A" sessions with medical professionals or programs like
"Walk with a Doc" or "Dinner with a Doc"; and previous and future possibilities related to engagement
with home -meal clients.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director - Director Romain reported on the following:
• August 15, 2025 Old Timers Luncheon. Peggy Arness speaker and Clark Fair.
• August 11, 2025 Celebration of Life for Buck Steiner.
• Current Janitor is moving to the Driving position. The janitor position has been posted.
• Kathy out of the office the week of July 21 st.
• Kayla in Activity Director training for certification.
• Choir on hold till September.
• August- Letter of intent to DOT for a wheelchair van.
• Grant to redo the Computer Lab.
2. Commission Chair - Vice Chair Glendening summarized the discussions during the meeting.
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 - August 14, 2025.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
There was discussion regarding the possibility of a brochure for volunteers to outline tasks; and using
radio ads to share volunteer opportunities.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of July 10, 2025.
Ille S ner, MMC, City Clerk
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