HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-10 Council on Aging - SummaryKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE CHAIR PATRICIA SEGURA, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging Commission was held on September 10, 2026, at the Kenai
Senior Center, Kenai, AK. Chair Pro-Tem Sadler called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Pro-Tem Sadler led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
William Sadler Ginger Kaona
Patricia Segura
Barbara Modigh
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Gina Kuntzman, Chair
Also in attendance were:
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant
Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison
**Caroline Karpik, Student Representative
Having no presiding officer present the first order of business was selection of President Pro-Tem.
NOMINATION:
Commissioner Sadler was nominated for the position of President Pro-Tem.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
3. Election of Vice Chair
[Clerk's Note: Commissioner Segura MOVED to nominate Commissioner Sadler as Vice Chair; Commissioner
Sadler politely declined the nomination.]
MOTION:
Commissioner Modigh MOVED to nominate Commissioner Segura as Vice Chair.
Having no other nominations and hearing no objections, Commissioner Segura was elected to the
position of Vice Chair.
[Clerk's Note: President Pro-Tem Sadler passed the gavel to Vice Chair Segura.]
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
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Commissioner Sadler MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Modigh SECONDED
the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Kaona MOVED to approve the July 9, 2026 Council on Aging Commission minutes.
Commissioner Sadler SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
F. NEW BUSINESS - None.
G. REPORTS
1. Senior Center Director - Director Romain reported on the following:
• Staffing updates.
• Volunteer assistance in the kitchen.
• Department of Transportation grant updates.
• Replacement of the damaged front cover.
• Upcoming trips and scheduled staff leave.
• Nutritional Services Incentive Program funding and budget updates.
2. Commission Chair - None.
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 - October 8, 2026
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Modigh requested clarification regarding City Council funding for the Kenai Central High
School pool.
Student Representative Karpik provided an update on Kenai Central High School activities.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Council on Aging Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
3:30 p.m.
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I certify he above represen .s —a rate minutes of the Council on Aging Commission meeting of
Septe r 2026. -
Lo n Par s, De ty City erk
** TM 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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