HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-07 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING
DECEMBER 7, 2006
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- October 5, 2006
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Lori & Jesslyn Stanton -- Advocacy
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Seniors/Caregivers to Advocate in Juneau
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Council on Aging Chair
b. Director
c. Council Liaison
ITEM 8: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Council Action Agendas of November 1 and 21, 2006.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
courrclL oN AGING
DECEMBER 7, 2006
KENAY SENIOR CENTER
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR B%LL OSBORN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Osborn called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Members present: J. Hollier, R. Jurgensen, G. Kmitzman, B. Osborn, B.
Friend, and F. Wilson.
Members absent: E. Jones and L. Flowers
Others present: Director R. Craig
A quorum was present.
YTEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
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 -- October 5, 2006
MOTION:
Member Hollier MOVED to approve the meeting summary as submitted and Member
Wilson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
4-a. Lori & Jesslyn Stanton -- Advocacy
Lori Stanton gave a presentation related to AGENET (lobbying body for seniors) and
the 'fly-in" to Juneau planned for February; noted, AGENET and the Alaska
Commission on Aging (ACOA) are setting priorities to bring senior issues before the
Legislature; and, the groups are looking for seniors and caregivers to go to Juneau and
"tell" their story.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS -- None.
YTEM 6: NEW BUSYNESS
- 6-a. Discussion -- Seniors/Caregivers to Advocate in Juneau
Discussed under Persons Scheduled to be Heard.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Council on Aging Chair -- Chair Osborn encouraged members to attend
the City Council's work session related to prioritizing the Capital Improvement List It
was noted the request for a garage for parking Center vehicles may not be included on
the priority list and if not, perhaps automatic starters could be installed in the
vehicles.
7-b. Director -- No report.
7-c. Council Liaison -- No report.
ITEM 8: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
A brief discussion took place related to first aid and CPR requirements. It was noted
Frontier Community Services offer CPR and first aid classes.
Member Kuntzman announced her resignation from the Council on Aging.
A request was made to cancel the January meeting and meet in February on the
regular meeting date.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
10-a. Council Action Agendas of November 1 and 21, 2006.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Hollier MOVED to adjourn and Member Jurgensen SECONDED the motion.
There were no objecfions. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Corrunission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:00 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
DECEMBER 7. 2006
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