HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-03 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING
AUGUST 3, 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 -May 4, 2006
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Kathy Romain, KEDS (,duality of Life Committee
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -Letter of Support for Office Remodel
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
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 July 5 and 19, 2006.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
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AUGUST 3, 2006
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR PRO TEMPORE JOANNA HOLLIER, PRESIDING
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
MOTION:
Member Jones MOVED to appoint Joanna Hollier as Chair Pro Tempore and
Member Jurgensen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
Chair Pro Tempore Hollier called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02
p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members present: J. Hollier, E. Jones, R. Jurgensen, B. Friend, and F.
Wilson
Members absent: L. Flowers, G. Kunizman, and B. Osborn
Others present: Acting Senior Center Director K. Romain and Council
Member R. Molloy.
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Jones MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member
Jurgensen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 4, 2006
MOTION:
Member Jones MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 4, 2006 as
presented and Member Jurgensen SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
4-a. Kathy Romain, KEDS Quality of Life Committee
Romain explained the Kenai Economic Development Strategy Quality of Life
Cornmittee requested comments related to quality of life issues for seniors in
Kenai. Comments of the membership included:
• Strengths: Senior Center (No. 1) and Close to Central Peninsula
General Hospital.
• Needs: Assisted Living Facility (huge issue) and a department
store.
• Ideas to marketing Kenai: Senior Voice articles and "blow horn" for
Kenai more often.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSYNESS
5-a. Discussion -Letter of Support for Office Remodel
Romain explained the planned office remodel project, including Director's
office, current administrative office, dining room coffee area remodel, and
receptionist area. She explained the grant process and requested a letter of
support from the membership.
MOTION:
Member Wilson MOVED for a letter of support be prepared for Chair Osborn's
signature, noting the Council on Aging's support of the project.
VOTE:
Hollier Yes Flowers Absent Jones Yes
Jur ensen Yes Kuntzman Absent Osborn Absent
Friend Yes Wilson Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
?-a. Council on Aging Chair -- Hollier noted Osborn's ready
willingness to help with fundraisers, advertising, and other projects.
7-b. Director -- No report.
?-c. Council Liaison -- Council Member Molloy reviewed the council
meeting action agendas included in the packet. He also noted:
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• He was anxious to hear an update related to the assisted living
facility project.
• Council Member Massie's resignation and explained the seats to be
elected in the October City election.
ITEM 8: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Comments included the need for an assisted living facility and a request for
inclusion of carports for residents at Vintage Pointe.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
10-a. Council Action Agendas of July 5 and 19, 2006.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Jones MOVED to adjourn and Member Jurgensen SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 7:43 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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