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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 01/09/1984MINUTES COMMISSION ON DISABILITY January 9, 1984 The regular meeting of the Commission On Disability was called to order by chairper- son Bobbie Guye at 6:43 P.M. on Monday, January 9, 1984, in the old Fire Station, 232 Walnut Street, Fort Collins, CO. MEMBERS PRESENT: Eldon Decknr, Bobbie Guye, Betty Shuey, Tim Kientz, Betty Pidcock, Rosalie Smith, Pat Crist, Nancy Jackson, Rosemary Kreston, Char- lotte Kanode. CITY STAFF: Diana Royval GUESTS: Erich Krengel APPROVAL OF MINUTES On page 2 of the December 12, 1983, minutes, the Housing at 2155 W. Plum is for low income elderly and handicapped. On page 3, the correction regarding Tom Smith was not valid and tF-e November 14, 1983, minutes should have been as originally written in this regard. Nancy Jackson moved taht the minutes be accepted as cor- rected. The motion was seconded and carried. LIAISON REPORTS SAINT program has taken 47 senior citizens on 239 trips during its first two months of operation. 22 volunteer drivers have given 388 hours of service. The experimen- tal program is slated to go until February 29, 1984. In the remaining time, they hope to include peer transportation with the same 20 cents per mile reimbursement. Nancy Jackson noted that HID has been referring clients to SAINT, but the service is still restricted to persons 60 years of age or over. Bobbie Guye suggested that HIO keep a log of all such inquiries so that it can be submitted to SAINT as a part of its evaluative process at the end of the experimental period. A survey regarding housing and transportation needs of elderly citizens is now in progress by the Office On Aging. Three houses have been offered by private owners for possible use in the Shared Housing program. The typewriter donated by Mountain Bell in memory of Dorothy Lasley is now in use by Bobbie Guye to complete her many typing projects. The CDBG Citizens Steering Committee met on December 22, 1983, for their annual Christmas party, but no vote was taken on the proposal for LUV (Living Units with Versatility) because of a lack of quorum. The Committee meets again on January 12,1984, at which time the proposal will be reconsidered. The Loveland Handicapped Advisory Commission will not get State Lottery money to purchase a lift for the Community Building as they had hoped. They have therefore requested funds from the $18,000 in County CDBG. It was noted that the Loveland HAC has access to all building plans in that city so they can review them before construction. Though Felix Lee, Building Inspector for the city of Fort Collins, has attended some COD meetings, we have not been asked to critique any plans in this area. Bobbie Guye will try to contact Felix and find out if he would be receptive to the idea. -1- GOD JANUARY 9, 1984, M1,ING MINUTES - Page 2 504 LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Nancy Jackson reported that there are no state or national actions currently pending. Rosemary Kreston stated that the Department of Justice is working toward modification of Section 504 regulations using the Davis case as the basis for narrowing the cover- age of the regulations. The Davis case involved a hearing -impaired woman who wished to enter a nursing program. The ruling stated that it was not necessary to "sub- stantially alter" a program to allow accessibility for handicapped persons. SWIMMING POOL MODIFICATIONS In reviewing the latest communication from Barbara Schoenberger regarding modifica- tions to the city's indoor swimming pool, it was noted that they still include some of the more major and costly ones, such as a stair glide to the second floor recrea- tion room. Also, some "in house" financed changes are due to be made at the front entrance which might increase accessibility. After much discussion of priorities and the best means to attempt to get them imple- mented, Pat Crist moved that a letter be sent to Schoenberger; Tom Frazier, City General Services Director; and Roger Kremple, Public Works Director,to stress our recommendations are made on the basis of the present uncertain status of the pool, and that our priorities are: 1. Improvement of parking lot ramps; 2. Creation of a curtained area for dressing with two or three doorways cut through existing walls as necessary for access; 3. Repair of the present pool lift or obtaining a new lift if repair is not practical or possible. The communique would also sug- gest that Title III funds be investigated to finance the stairglide to the upper level. Further,the letter should request as clear a cost estimate as is possible, making use of the estimates from the contractor if applicable. Betty Pidcock, Bobbie Guye, Tim Kientz, Eldon Decker, and Charlotte Kanode will work on a draft to bring to the next COD meeting for review. Crists's motion was seconded and carried. ACCESSIBILITY RESEARCH TEAM The letter regarding Oakbrook I accessibility problems is not yet completed. CITIZENS ADVISORY TRANSPORTATION BOARD Representatives from the disabled community to serve on the Citizens Transportation ADvisory Board include: Betty Shuey and Rosemary Kreston from COD,'Bill Way from DAV, and Jessie Stract of RME group homes for DO persons. Betty Shuey forwarded a letter to Ken Sylvester of Transfort advising him of the selection, and is awaiting a reply. UPDATE ON ABRF APPLICATIONS The Housing Authority unit at 311 N. Whitcomb is a 3 bedroom home, and the proposed modifications will apparently cost twice the estimated $4800. Nancy Jackson stated that accessible housing needs are primarily for single persons. It had been previously understood that the entire $14,000 COD had allocated for re- modelling the old City Hall and re-signing the New City Hall had been assumed by the city. However, Tom Frazier, City General Services Director, recently informed Diana Royval that only the funding for the Old City Hall was being handled through the city, and that $2000 was still needed from the ABRF to complete the signing of New City Hall. Rosemary Kreston made a motion that the said $2000 be reallocated for that purpose. The motion was seconded and'carried. -2- . - ,COD JANUARY 9, 1984, *TING MINUTES - Page 3 • The installation of an accessible door at the Lincoln Center has been completed at a cost of $3300. NEW BUSINESS The City Council had only one standing application for COD membership to fill Dorothy Lasley's unexpired term, and that person has left town. Erich Krengel, our guest, is interested in the position; however, the Council will probably open the position to the general public. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS Nancy Jackson noted that the HID has been contacted by the Housing Authority regard- ing a two bedroom duplex at 512 West Street. There is an exterior ramp but no other modified accessibility features inside, so the dwelling would probably be appropriate for a family with a handicapped child. All applicants must meet the low income guide- lines. Nancy asked that HID be informed of any leads for such a family. Eldon Decker said he had consulted with the Postmaster regarding the status of the "Carrier Alert" program being initiated by the Senior Board. The Postmaster is still negotiating with the postal workers union. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Nancy Jackson made a motion that the meeting be ad- journed at 8:22 P.M. The motion was seconded and carried. Res ectfully submitted, Rosalie Smith Secretary