HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-08 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
MAY 8, 2014 — 4:30 P.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
CHAIR MARK NECESSARY, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Necessary called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members Present: Chair M. Necessary, V. Geller, J. Hollier, B. Osborn, F. Walters
Members Absent: M. Milewski, L. Nelson, K. Rogers
Staff /Council Liaison Present: Senior Center Director Craig, Councilmember Marquis
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Member Osborn MOVED to approve the agenda and Member Walters SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — February 13, 2014
Member Osborn MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 13, 2014, and Member
Geller SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. New Goals - 2014
Director Craig noted that the Committee had met most of its goals for 2014 and noted the
following areas needing attention:
1. There is a continuing need for more iPad and computer classes as they are popular
with seniors.
2. Sign language courses should continue and be encouraged.
3. A walking program was needed.
4. It may be time to split the weight resistance training classes into two.
Member Geller suggested checking out "older" movies from the library. Other members
suggested adding a walking program and additional computer classes to the 2014 goals.
Member Geller MOVED to accept the 2014 Goals with the additions recommended above and
Member Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
b. Riders Information Sheet
Member Geller MOVED to approve the Riders Information Sheet and to include it in the June
Newsletter; Member Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Senior Center Renter Agreement/Policy
Following discussion regarding the definition of a regular member and a senior rental, the
Director was directed to prepare a written policy based on the discussion and to bring the policy
back to the Council for review and action.
REPORTS
a. Senior Center Director – Director Craig reported on the following projects:
1. Ice Melt/Boiler
2. Siding Project
3. United Way presentation
b. Council on Aging Chair – None.
C. City Council Liaison – Council Member Marquis noted that the City Council had
conducted a work session on the FY2015 budget.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -June 12, 2014
Member Walters requested an excused absence from the June 12 meeting.
9. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Member Osborn commented on the absence of three members and asked when they could be
replaced if they continued to be absent from meetings. Director Craig noted that all three were
excused absences.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD —None.
11. INFORMATION
12. ADJOURNMENT
Member Geller MOVED to adjourn and Member Hollier SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Mee ing summary prepared and submitted by:
Lind rp y, T&rtporartbeputy Clerk
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