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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 02/12/2004Attendance: Mark Beck Laura Bennett Joamie Cook Jerry Patterson Rose Russell Melinda Suits Susan Williams Diane Dishes Commission On Disability Mlnut"— February Regular Meeting Council Information Center, City Hall Building, 300 LaPorte Ave. February 12, 2004 City Staff Lialwas: Rachel Palmer Call to Order,12:23 P.M, by Marls Beck, Chairperson Guests: Steve Rierson Jennifer Russell Larry Bradshaw Cady Bradshaw Motion: Approve the Minutes of the 2004 January Regular Meeting By Joan, Second Melinda Passed unanimously Letter to the Youth Clinic was completed and was sent.. Jerry is sitting on the Inspirational Park Board, representing the Commission on Disability To date, the board has begun to work with Shane's Inspiration of Los Angeles, CA and the City of Fort Collins to put a 100% accessible playground in the city's newest community part development currently called Southwest Park. The board held a community input meeting on February 4, 2OD4 to get the community's input on what should go into the design of the playground. The board also held an informational gathering February 5, 2004 that introduced some Fort Collins residents to the playground building effort. Action: Jerry: Bring literature on the playground to next regular meeting. The current DRS Newsletter has an article about the PRA subcommittee (and a picture of Mark). Report from Lamy Bradshaw: TIME News Newsletter The State of Colorado is looking to cut $80M from Medicaid The eight full rehab specialist centers in Colorado are currently lobbing the state legislature to avoid cuts that don't make sense. For example, studies show that the cost for a bed rested patient is S400,000fpatient greater than the cost of providing assistive equipment The group is also lobbying for qualification standards for equipment dealers. There may cane a time in the near future where consumer advocacy will be needed to help convince the legislature to maintain some funding. This is an area where the Commission would be helpful. The Commission requested that Mr. Bradshaw notify us if the time came where consumer advocacy would be necessary. Colorado's approval process for getting financial assistance for equipment has recently changed making it more difficult to obtain the assistance. Curren Medicare rules starve that power equipment canna be replaced for 5 years after purchase. Because of the current rules for power equipment, many people are getting full power equipment when all that is really needed is a power scooter in Mr. Bradshaw's opinion Mr. Bradshaw also mentioned that there will be a 5 state Assistive Technology convention coming up soon. The Commission requested that he contact us with more detailed information on this. Report from Steve Rierson: Private companies here in Fort Collins are still piling snow in the handicapped spots. Smaller parking lots are the biggest problem. Ideas to help educate the public and businesses: Call Corporate Office. Put together a leaflet explaining the law. Perhaps with a picture depicting the violation. In places where them is no handicapped parking signage, could the city post the signs and charge the property owner? Doesn't the ADA supersede city ordinances in this respect? According to the City of Fort Collins Zoning Department, parking lots from before 1987 are not required to comply with current regulations until they are updated. Action: Consider an" for changes in city code. Action: Rachel: Find person in charge of aoningloompliance in parking lots. Request they attend next Commission meeting. By-laws Report From October 2003 Regular Meeting: Amendment 8: Requested future amendment to secretary responsibilities far delivery of minutes and agendas to appropriate city agencies. Motion: To adopt Amendment 8 By Dianne Second Joanie Approved unanimously Amendment 9: Motion: To adopt Amendment 9 By Susan Second JoWe Approved unanimously By-laws Report From October 2003 Regular Meeting Tabled until March Regular Meeting. Remainder of Agenda Tabled until March Regular Meeting. Motion: To adjourn By Diane Seconded Laura Accepted unanimously Meeting Adjourned,1:43 P.M.