HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-05 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING
OCTOBER 5, 2006
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
?:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 3, 2006
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Helen Simmons, National Caregivers Associatson -- Community
Support Group
b. Celia Anderson, Kenai Peninsula College -- Joint Art Project
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6:
a. Discussion -- Center Activities/Fundraisers
b. Discussion -- Site Review Update
c. Discussion -- Capital Improvement Project Nominations
ITEM ?: REPORTS
a. Council on Aging Chair
b. Director
c. Council Liaison
ITEM 8: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE FIEARD
ITEM 10:
a. Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 20, 2006.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
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OCTOBER 5, 2006
KENAI SENYOR CENTER
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Osborn called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Members present: J. Hollier, L. Flowers, R. Jurgensen, G. Kuntzman, B.
Osborn, B. Friend
Members absent: E. Jones and F. Wilson
Others present: Council Member M. Boyle, Department Assistant K.
Romain
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2:
MOTION:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Member Jurgensen MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member
Kuntzman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 7, 2006
MOTION:
Member Jurgensen MOVED to approve the meeting summary as presented and
Member Flowers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
4-a. Helen Simmons, National Caregivers Association -- Community
Support Group
Ms. Simmons explained the National Caregivers Association addresses needs of
caregivers; they have clients from Seward to Homer; clients are 60+ and 59 and
under if Alzheimer-related disorders are involved; meetings are monthly; they
make referrals to other agencies as needed; and, announced an open house
would take place at the Soldotna Senior Center on National Caregiver
Appreciation Day. It was also noted, the Kenai Senior Center would be hosting
the November support meeting.
4-b. Celia Anderson, Kenai Peninsula College -- Joint Art Project
Ms. Anderson discussed the partnership project between the College and the
Center; last year's project impacted students' lives by showing how busy and
active seniors can be; and, announced a joint reception for art projects on
Sunday, December 4 to be held at the Senior Center.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 6:
6-a. Discussion -- Center Activities/Fundraisers
Department Assistant Romain noted upcoming fundraisers, including the
Murder Mystery Dinner in partnership with Kenai Performers. Discussion also
took place related to possible November pie sales.
6-b. Discussion -- Site Review Update
Romain reported a site review by the State Department of Health and Social
Services was held and the Center received very positive comments, i.e. facility,
food and activities.
6-e. Discussion -- Capital Improvement Project Nominations
Upon discussion, the members nominated the following capital improvement
projects:
• Additional office space.
• Garage for Center vehicles.
• Snow shield for front drive.
• Garages for congregate housing
• Remote starts for Center vehicles
• Lighting for display case.
ITEM 7:
7-a. Council on Aging Chair -- No comments.
7-b. Director -- Romain reported the following:
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• Two part-time employees (funded through grants) were hired to
assist staff at the front desk.
Approximately 3,500 meals were served in August.
• Meal service has increased 105% in nine years.
9-0. Council Liaison -- Council Member Boyle reported, with the recent
election, council may be reassigned liaison positions. He noted, he enjoyed his
participation with the Council on Aging.
ITEM S:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
10-a.
ITEM 11:
MOTION:
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS -- None.
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 20, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT
Member Jurgensen MOVED to adjourn and Member Kuntzman
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the membership, the meeting adjourned
at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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