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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-11 Council on Aging PacketITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL ON AGING MARCH 11, 2010 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 4:30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 135 ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY February 11, 2010 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Barbara Waters, The LeeShore Center Services Available to the Community/ Violence in the Community ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion Matching Grant /March 12, 2010 Fundraiser 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. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 17 and March 3, 2010. b. Commission /Committee Appreciation Dinner Invitation PLEASE CONTACT U5 IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: CAROL 283 -8231 OR RACHAEL 283 -4156 COUNCIL ON AGING FEBRUARY 11, 2010 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 4:30 P.M. Item 3 AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY January 14, 2010 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Jan Fena, Soldotna Senior Center "Strategic Planning, Why Do It ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion 2010 Goals 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. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 6 and 20, 2010. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL ON AGING FEBRUARY 11, 2010 KENAI SENIOR CENTER 4:30 P.M. CHAIR RON FULLINCK, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Chair Fullinck called the meeting to order at approximately 4:30 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Members present: Staff /Council Liaison present: A quorum was present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Member Milewski added the following to the agenda: ADD TO: Item 6 -a, Old Business Volunteers MOTION: Member Milewski MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition and Member Flowers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: MOTION: ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS J. Hollier, L. Flowers, E. Jones, V. Geller, B. Osborn, L. Nelson, M. Milewski, R. Fullinck Senior Center Director R. Craig, Council Member M. Boyle APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY January 14, 2010 Member Osborn MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 14, 2010 and Member Milewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4 -a. Jan Fena, Soldotna Senior Center "Strategic Planning, Why Do It Ms. Fena reviewed the Soldotna Senior Center five -year strategic plan, noting it was a guideline for goal setting, and reported on suggestions for the Kenai Senior Center. 5 -a. Discussion 2010 Goals Member comments included: Improve communication through advertising. Remove the "old" connotation in Senior Center. Give workshops on power of attorney, living wills, and wills. Garages were suggested not only for senior center vehicles but the need for congregate housing garages. ITEM 6: 6 -a. MOTION: NEW BUSINESS Discussion Volunteers Member Osborn MOVED volunteers ought to make a meal donation if able, including when volunteering. Member Milewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Council on Aging Chair None 7 -b. Director Senior Center Director Craig noted the "March for Meals" fundraiser would be March 12, 2010, two Kenai Central High School government students were helping for their senior project, and requested pies for the auction. 7 -e. Council Liaison Council Member Boyle reviewed the action agenda items from the January 6 and 20, 2010 City Council meetings which were included in the packet. ITEM 8: QUESTIONS It COMMENTS None ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10 -a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 6 and 20, 2010. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Jones MOVED to adjourn and Member Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2010 PAGE 2 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:30 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2010 PAGE 3 ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2010 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http:/ /www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *A11 items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 1. Ken Tarbox /Natasha Ala Kenai Birding Celebration, Kenai Wildlife Viewing Trail, and Birding Platform Update. 2. Dorothy Gray, Russian Orthodox Church Save America's Treasures Grant. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2462 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by S 1,000 in the General Fund for Library Travel and Transportation. 2. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2463 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,092.12 in the General Fund for State Traffic Grant Overtime Expenditures. 3. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2464 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by S8,524.80 in the General Fund for State Bureau of Highway Patrol Overtime Expenditures. 4. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -09 Authorizing Participation in the Library Construction and Major Expansion Matching Grant Program. 10q 5. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -10 Awarding a Contract to Blazy Construction, Inc. for the Project Entitled Kenai Recreation Center Locker Room Upgrade 2010 for the Total Amount of $38,000.000. 6. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -11 Awarding a Contract to CH2M Hill, Inc for the Project Entitled Water and Sewer Rate Study Update for the Total Amount of $34,000.00. 7. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -12 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the General Fund, Non Departmental for a Fiber Optic Link Between the Public Safety, Library and City Hall Buildings of the City. 8. APPROVED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Liquor License Renewal New Peking Restaurant, Restaurant /Eating Place. ITEM E: MINUTES 1. APPROVED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of February 3, 2010. 2. APPROVED /CONSENT AGENDA. *January 12, 2010 Council Work Session Notes ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVED. Ratification of Bills 2. APPROVED. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. APPROVED. Approval Mutual Rescission of Lease /Lot 14, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park David Schilling and Michael Schilling d /b /a Schilling Rentals. 4. APPROVED/BARRY ELDRIDGE. Approval Appointment /Reappointment Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Board of Directors. ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks Recreation Commission 6. Planning Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee d. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM K: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 Amending KMC 13.40.040 to Provide for a Speed Limit of Ten (10) Miles Per Hour While Driving Motorized Vehicles on a Portion of the North Shore Public Beach Within the City of Kenai. (Clerk's Note: At the June 3, 2009, a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 was made and the ordinance was subsequently postponed, no time certain. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 is active.) Approval Extension of Construction Schedule Lot 14, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park Schilling Rentals. (Clerk's Note: At the January 6, 2010 meeting, Council voted to table this item for 90 days, with a progress report to be given at each council meeting.) Resolution No. 2009 -68 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact and Supporting the State of Alaska Energy Policy as Proposed by the Tri- Borough Commission. (Clerk's Note: At the January 20, 2010 Council Meeting, Resolution No. 2009 -68 was amended and reconsideration of the resolution was postponed to the May 19, 2010 council meeting.) Resolution No. 2010 -07 Amending the Administrative Policies and Procedures for the Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the City Council Agenda and Packet, Including Providing Direction Regarding the Time and Rules for Taking Public Comment. (Clerk's Note: At its February 3, 2010 meeting, the City Council postponed Resolution No. 2010 -07 to March 3, 2010.) EXECUTIVE SESSION None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 3, 2010 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: /www.ci.kenai.ak.us 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. David Caswell, State Director, Honor and Remember of Alaska Honor and Remember Flag. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. POSTPONED, 4/21/2010. Resolution No. 2010 -07 Amending the Administrative Policies and Procedures for the Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the City Council Agenda and Packet, Including Providing Direction Regarding the Time and Rules for Taking Public Comment. (Clerk's Note: At its March 3, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution No. 2010 -07 to April 17, 2010.) 2. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -13 Authorizing a Budget Transfer of S10,000 Within the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund Sewer Department. 3. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -14 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Bar and Lounge Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport. 4. POSTPONED, NO TIME CERTAIN. Resolution No. 2010 -15 Opposing House Bill Number 266. 5. AMENDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -16 Supporting Senate Bill Number 220. 6. FILE PROTEST. PROTEST LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL Alaskalanes, Inc., d /b /a Alaskalanes Bowling Center, License #297- Recreational Site. ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of February 17, 2010. 2. *January 4, 2010 Work Session Notes 3. *January 27, 2010 Work Session Notes 4. *December 8, 2009 Work Session Notes ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVED. Ratification of Bills 2. APPROVED. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2465 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,175 in the General Fund for a State Farm Insurance Grant Awarded for the Purchase of an Educational 911 Simulator Phone. 4. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2466 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,500 in the General Fund City Manager Department to Prepare for the City's Application for the 2011 All- America City Award. 5. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2467 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,481.45 in the General Fund for Ballistic Vest Reimbursements from the U.S. Department of Justice. 6. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2468 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $11,687.50 in the General Fund for the Police Department to Purchase Equipment from Asset Forfeiture Funds Provided to the City of Kenai. 7. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2469 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in the General Fund Non Departmental to Provide a Grant for the Restoration of the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church, a National Historic Landmark, Located in Old Town Kenai. 8. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2470 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by S602 in the General Fund for Police Training Reimbursements from Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). 9. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2471 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund Police Department to Purchase Equipment. 10. APPROVED. Approval Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company /Extension of Lease Alaska Fire Training Center. ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks Recreation Commission 6. Planning Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee d. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM K: DISCUSSION I. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) REMOVED. Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 Amending KMC 13.40.040 to Provide for a Speed Limit of Ten (10) Miles Per Hour While Driving Motorized Vehicles on a Portion of the North Shore Public Beach Within the City of Kenai. (Clerk's Note: At the June 3, 2009, a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 was made and the ordinance was subsequently postponed, no time certain. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 is active.) REMOVED BY MOTION /MOOT. Approval Extension of Construction Schedule Lot 14, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park Schilling Rentals. (Clerk's Note: At the January 6, 2010 meeting, Council voted to table this item for 90 days (April 6, 2010), with a progress report to be given at each council meeting.) Resolution No. 2009 68 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact and Supporting the State of Alaska Energy Policy as Proposed by the Tri- Borough Commission. (Clerk's Note: At the January 20, 2010 Council Meeting, Resolution No. 2009 -68 was amended and reconsideration of the resolution was postponed to the May 19, 2010 council meeting.) EXECUTIVE SESSION Financial matters, disclosure of which could have an adverse effect on the City. ITEM M: CITY OF KENAI COMMITTEE Cam" r'OARD EMBERS AN INVITATION Fi_ "'1U s ONE GU' WHAT: DINNER WHEN: MARCH 25, 2010 WHERE: CHALLENGER LEARNING CEN TIME: 6:30 P M. TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIP i ION. ar r AND EFFORTS AS A MEMBER OF YOUR }.ITY OF KENAI BOARD.:0 ".,MISSION OR COMMITTEE. IEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 Sokdatna -Ken&, kiSt ?stigious Beerdrinker of the Year award. an hcnc. Miss Amer- gas crowned the Year by ny in Denver le. 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F 13 b y C O -0 cn q \-5, O a H 0 o is A N C a) 4 N, O 0 C-0 0 a a ^G o N o c 0 ,2 .5° ^"�'a ^o 0 o o vs) o c b E 2, ro' r w 0 v, 4> 0 m v R. 5 13 b o C o O A a c r G w 3 °oer NAT ION Abuse in later life can be physical, sexual, emotional, verbal or financial and is often a combination of one or more types of abuse. Victims of abuse in later life are age 50 and older and are primarily women. Perpetrators of abuse in later life can be spouses, partners, adult children and grandchildren, other family members, caregivers and /or other individuals with ongoing, lasting relationships with the victim. Studies show that between 2 and 10% of the elderly population has been abused.' Research suggests that elders who have been abused are likely to die earlier than those not living with abuse, even in the absence of chronic or life- threatening conditions. 8 Some studies show that rates of elder abuse rise as the age of the victim rises. Elder abuse is estimated to cost Americans tens of millions of dollars in health care, social service, and legal costs as well as in lost income and assets. Domestic abuse happens to physically and mentally healthy adults as well as "vulnerable adults. 11 Studies show that healthy older women suffer abuse at rates comparable to, or even higher, than those of younger women. About 48% of substantiated cases of abuse involve older adults who are not physically able to care for themselves. The elderly (80 years of age and older) are abused and neglected at a rate 2 to 3 times their proportion of the elderly population. COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Elder sexual abuse consists of non consensual sexual contact of any kind including non physical contact such as forced viewing of pornography, forced listening of sexual accounts, and /or sexual exploitation. Perpetrators of elder sexual abuse are likely to be male caregivers. Victims of elder sexual abuse are most often females over age 70 who are totally dependent or functioning at a low level." Older victims suffer more genital trauma from sexual assault than younger victims. Older victims are less likely to report sexual assault than younger victims. Unfortunately, the elderly often fall victim to financial abuse when family members and others engage in the illegal, improper use and /or mismanagement of money, property or assets. Economically abusive behaviors against the elderly might include: Coercing or deceiving an eider into signing documents such as wills and contracts. Taking advantage of debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's or dementia to take control of money or all financial decisions. Taking an individual's savings, investments, cars, homes or even identities. Promising lifelong care in exchange for money or property, and not following through on that promise. Denying sery ices or medical care to conserve funds. Forcing the elder to part with resources or sign over property. Adding one's name to an account under the guise of helping the victim with their financial affairs.27 In order to control and /or humiliate the victim, perpetrators of abuse against the elderly might engage in the following behaviors that take advantage of the victim's vulnerability: Taking the victims walker, glasses, dentures. Taking advantage of confusion or dementia. Not reporting medical problems. Failing to follow medical, therapy or safety recommendations, despite complete understanding of such recommendations. Denying or creating long waits for food, heat, care or medication. Making the victim miss medical appointments. 6 Elderly individuals face unique barriers to reporting domestic violence such as fear of loneliness, fear of being institutionalized, and fear of not being believed, fear of being separated from family." There is inadequate public awareness, coordination among health care systems, social service and justice systems in regards to intervening and preventing elder abuse. Only 2% of federal funds spent on abuse and neglect go to elder abuse, and less than 1% of research funds for issues of aging go to elder abuse research. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1- 800 799 -SAFE or visit www.ndvh.orq. To report a case of elder abuse, contact the Eldercare Locator at 1 -800 -677 -1116. If you can provide the address and zip code of the person being abused, the Eldercare Locator will refer you to the appropriate agency to report the abuse. 1 ElderAbuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2005. http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html. 2 2005 White House Conference on Aging Post -Event Summary Report. 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