Council on Aging Commission

KENAI COUNCIL ON AGING COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR RACHAEL CRAIG, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging Commission was held on April 9, 2026, at the Kenai Senior Center, Kenai, AK. Chair Craig called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Craig led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Rachael Craig, Chair William Sadler Patricia Segura Ginger Kaona Barbara Modigh **Caroline Karpik, Student Representative A quorum was present. Absent: Gina Kuntzman Also in attendance were: Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director Kayla Feltman Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison **Caroline Karpik, Student Representative 3. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Segura MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Modigh SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION: Commissioner Segura MOVED to approve the February 12, 2026 Council on Aging Commission minutes. Commissioner Modigh SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council on Aging Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 April9,2026 •  1. Approve 2025 Work Plan Annual Report MOTION: Commissioner Segura MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the 2025 Work Plan Annual Report. Commissioner Modigh SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was req·uested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve 2026 Work Plan MOTION: Commissioner Modigh MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the 2026 Work Plan. Commissioner Kaona SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. MOTION PASSED. 2. Recommend Approval of Emergency Operation Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan for the Kenai Senior Center. MOTION: Commissioner Kaona MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Emergency Operation Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan for the Kenai Senior Center. Commissioner Modigh SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. There was discussion clarifying the details of the Emergency Operations and Continuity of Operations plans. MOTION PASSED. G. REPORTS 1. Senior Center Director - Director Romain reported on the following: • Welcomed the new members to the Commission. • March for Meals was the second largest amount for the fundraiser, making around $75,000. • The Senior Center is fully staffed after hiring a new driver. • Working on continuation grant. • Bill Osborn's family donated a greenhouse and seeds and plants are being worked on. • Senior Connection purchased the food for the upcoming Prom Breakfast. • Working on getting security camera and updating policy. 2. Commission Chair - Chair Craig reported visiting an Oklahoma Senior Center. 3. City Council Liaison - Vice Mayor Askin reported on recent actions of the City Council. H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - May 14, 2026 J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Council on Aging Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 April 9, 2026  There was discussion regarding meeting more than one time a year for intergenerational programs. K. ADJOURNMENT L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None. There being no further business before the Council on Aging Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 3:58 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging Commission meeting of April 9, 2026. ** The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes will not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes will be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. Council on Aging Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 April 9, 2026