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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 Congregate HousingCongregate Housing Task Force Minutes 1992 'CONGREGATE HOUSING TASK FORCE 3anuary 9, 1992 - 12- 00 noon Kenai Senior Center AGENDA 1. ROLL CALl, · APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS a· Election of Chairperson Set Priorities Eligibility Application Process Pets Rental Agreement Deposits Rents Physician Reports Rules and Regulations Manager's Responsibilities Proposed Budget Service Priorities Homemakers Transportation Meals · · ADJOURNMENT CONGREGATE HOUSING TASK FORCE Jeff Jefferson, Attorney 215 Fidalgo Avenue Suite 201 Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone: 283-9187 (work) Jeff Belluomini, Vice President First National Bank of Anchorage 11380 Kenai Spur Highway Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone- 283-3585 (work) Deliah Langenhuizen, Senior Housing Manager Designer Property Management 104 North Gill Street, #104-A Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone: 283- Mick Latona, Area Director Alaska Housing Authority 110 South Willow Street Suite .103 Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone: 283- Sam Huddleston P.O. Box 3541 Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone: 283-9443 Joanna Hollier P.O. Box 366 Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone: 283-7756 Betty Nelson HCO2, Box 753 Soldotna, AK 99669 Telephone: 283-5144 Linda Swarner, Ad Hoc 298 Rogers Road Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone: 283-4366 (home) Char les A. Brown, Ad Hoc City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone: 283-7538 Patricia Porter, Director Kenai Senior citizens Center 361 Senior Court Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone: 283-4156 Recording Secretary: Loretta Harvey City of Kenai Telephone: 283-7933 CONGREGATE HOUSING TASK FORCE January 9, 19 9 9_ Kenai Senior Center Mayor John J. W~lliams, Chairman, Pro Temp ITEM .CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pro Temp Williams at approximately 12'05 p.m. The roll was taken. Present were- Porter, Hollier, Nelson, Jefferson, Swarner, Huddleston, Latona, and Langenhuiszen. Absent were: Belluomini and Brown. Other present- Williams, Brighton, and Freas. ITEM 9_: ..A~ENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda. MOTION: Member Hollier MOVED for approval of the agenda and Member Jefferson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: MINUTES APPROVAL There were no additions or corrections to the minutes. Chairman Williams asked for UNANIMOUS CONSENT there were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: OLD BUSINESS None. ITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers Member Hollier nominated Deliah Langenhuizen for the position of Chairperson of the Task Force. MOTION: Member Nelson MOVED that the nominations be closed. Member Huddleston SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Set Priorities Porter referred the Task Force to the list of items needing to be set as priorities which were included on the agenda. Porter suggested that before a rental agreement or rules and regulations can be set, items such as whether pets will be allowed needs to CONGREGATE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES January 9, 1991 Page 2 be determined. Porter stated that at this time there are 120 people listed as interested in living in the complex. Porter anticipates the complex will be full at the time it opens. Porter referred to a handout entitled, "Seniors Housing Alternatives." This information discusses types of senior living arrangements. Two options best applied to what this complex is offering are Fully Independent Living and Semi-Independent Living. Brighton asked Latona if the rents are subsidized in the complex (such as ASHA), will the federal government become involved. Brighton added that there is no federal money in the project. The complex will be handicapped accessible. Latona stated that he believes everything is covered. The renter would receive a certificate from ASHA and then move in. Jefferson asked the configuration of the units. Porter answered most are one-bedroom apartments, eight are two-bedroom apartments, three apartments are one-bedroom with a study. The two-bedrooms would be for a husband/wife living, or senior and caregiver. A physician's statement will need to be provided stating that a caregiver is needed. That would eliminate an age problem of the caregiver if that caregiver is less than the defined senior age. After reviewing the definitions of the living arrangements, it was determined that semi-independent living better suits this complex. The City will not provide any more services than already provided. Jefferson stated that he read the materials provided. Senior Housing is a complex problem as it is the last place a senior will live. Jefferson asked what will happen when the senior enters the complex in good health, but the health lessens and the senior no longer can care for himself. Jefferson added that they must be very careful not to invite people in a state of health with government help that may not have that help in a year or two. They do not want to have to force people out of the complex. Jefferson referred to a letter in the packet of information written by the Homer Senior coordinator. Jefferson suggested criteria be set for fully independent individuals. Brighton stated that the Council's bottom line is that criteria should be established that support and financial success should not be dependent on tax rolls. The complex is to be dependent on CONGREGATE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES January 9, 1991 Page 3 the rent from the housing. Money should be available for the project from within itself. The more additional services added would lessen what the Council wants the project to do. Jefferson stated that the project has some controversy in the community. The criteria must be that everyone has a chance to live in the facility. If the community believes the facility will bring additional tax burden, the community spirit will be lost. There is no easy answer. It is a delicate situation. Nelson stated that having meals delivered is not an indication of helplessness. Porter stated that as the person gets older, more services may be required for which they will pay. The Senior Center will provide a link to get those services, but it will still be independent living. When a senior moves in, they should not fear that if their health fails, they will be evicted. That should be able to be worked out. Jefferson asked what happens if the services in the community are no longer available. Brighton stated that the Council's intent is that funds generated from the housing will provide the services. Swarner stated they do not want to have nursing care 24 hours a day. Porter stated that is why Homer has a month-to- month rental agreement. Jefferson stated that the definition of discrimination is expanding. There may come a point that a person cannot be evicted because of failing health. Criteria for deciding who lives in the complex should not be discriminatory. Brighton stated that Council wants to avoid a nursing home situation. Local government cannot afford it. The issue Council is trying to address is active seniors. To' allow them a social setting and situation to interact with others their age. Everything else that costs money outside should be avoided from the Council standpoint. Williams added that when the facility was being developed, Council guaranteed the State that they would not ask for more money. It was suggested that City Attorney Graves draft the rental agreement, application, etc. for the Task Force review. Jefferson added that criteria should be adopted that is already tried. Jefferson used the Longevity Bonus as an example. The fair market value should be used to decide rental amounts. CONGREGATE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES January 9, 1991 Page 4 A long discussion followed as to what criteria must be set to fairly decide who is eligible for living in the facility. Jefferson stated that the list already accumulated by Porter is a list of interested people only. No priority can be given to those signing on the list. The list of criteria should be advertised and everyone who meets the criteria can then decide to apply for housing. Suggested priorities were- Alaska resident (must be careful with this); qualified for Longevity Bonus (would not have to ask age, etc. if the person is qualified for this program); House District 5 (can be used if criteria developed); physical requirements (defined by what kind of facility, i.e. fully independent or semi-independent); Alaska voter; unknown felon. Jefferson suggested that the application/advertising time be open for 30-60 days. Then a decision of who will live in the facility can be made. Jefferson suggested this can be done by a lottery. If the criteria has been set for eligibility, the Task Force can go through the applications and find who meets the eligibility requirements. The law will allow criteria or lottery system for choosing. The lottery would have little challenge. Jefferson stated that the criteria can be advertised like an RFP. Latona stated he will forward HUD criteria to be reviewed. Jefferson stated that emotions will need to be kept out of the choosing. Jefferson is concerned that the facility continue receiving wide community support so that it is seen as an asset. Jefferson recommended that a letter of opinion regarding the basis of admission be requested from the City Attorney. Porter stated that the people on the list were never promised that they will be living in the facility. Jefferson stated he is concerned about those people who did not know there was a list. Jefferson suggested that a letter be sent to everyone on the list, notifying them that applications will be mailed and not to assume they will be moving in the facility just because they are on the list. Jefferson asked if a married couple should apply as a couple or singly. Should there be different qualifying criteria for them. It was suggested that the application be drafted that the CONGREGATE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES January 9, 1991 Page 5 applicant specifies by checking whether they are applying for a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment. The other person needs to qualify also. This can be part of the rules and regulations. ITEM ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 2-15 p.m. The next meeting was scheduled for 11-00 a.m., January 16, 1992 at the Senior Center. Items to discuss at next meeting- 1. Set preliminary list of health criteria 2. Letter of Opinion from City Attorney regarding the bearing the existing list of interested people for living in the facility has on the decision of who is eligible for living in the facility. 3. Review information to be distributed by Mick Latona. Transcribed and Submitted by- C~ol ~.v Freas, City Clerk