HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-07-09 Council on Aging - SummaryKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
JULY 9, 2026 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE CHAIR GINA KUNTZMAN, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging Commission was held on July 9, 2026, at the Kenai Senior
Center, Kenai, AK. Vice Chair Kuntzman called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Kuntzman led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
William Sadler
Gina Kuntzman, Vice Chair
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Rachael Craig, Chair
Ginger Kaona
Barbara Modigh
Patricia Segura
Also in attendance were:
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant
Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison
**Caroline Karpik, Student Representative
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Modigh MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Sadler 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 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Sadler MOVED to approve the April 9, 2026 Council on Aging Commission minutes.
Commissioner Kaona SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
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1. Discussion - Survey 2026 Results
There was discussion regarding the 2026 Client Satisfaction Survey results and the services provided
during the previous fiscal year, including increased service utilization and the Center's programs and
services.
2. Discussion - Upcoming Topics for Meetings
It was reported that upcoming meeting topics include presentations from the Alaska Housing Finance
Corporation and 907 Navigation.
There was discussion regarding Commission goals, noting progress on the booklet.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director - Director Romain reported on the following:
• Received notice of the AKDOT 5310 grant application approval, which will provide funding
for an ADA vehicle for the Senior Center. Kenai Senior Connection, Inc. will provide the
match for the grant.
2. Commission Chair - No report.
3. City Council Liaison - Vice Mayor Askin reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - August 13, 2026
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Sadler questioned bluff access and recognized ACOA for the 2025 Senior Snapshot book.
Commissioner Kaona acknowledged the Parks and Recreation department.
Commissioner Modigh welcomed Student Representative Karpik back and asked about intergenerational
activities.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Council on Aging Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
3:51 p.m.
above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging Commission meeting of July 9,
rks, /Deputy'City Clerk
*'"The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
session discussion. Advisory votes will not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes
will be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council
meeting.
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