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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 05/13/1991COMMISSION ON DISABILITY MINUTES May 13, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Reichenbach Roy Beauchamp Lori Gerhicke Nancy Jackson Jeanne Morris Angela Byrne Mike Wilson Arne Anderson Marj Walsh - Guest Dorinda Rife - Guest Fran Gills - Guest MEMBERS ABSENT: Heather Heafer Greg Funk - excused STAFF PRESENT: Felix Lee Ann Reichert The minutes of the April meeting were approved with one correction. (Dorothy Lasley award) OLD BUSINESS Felix Lee and Shirley Reichenbach made a site visit to Poudre Valley Hospital to check on the ramps and slopes. What they concluded was that although it may seem inconvenient, it meets the exact letter of what the law requires. Felix Lee mentioned that although the handicap parking signs were unconventional, they did seem to meet the need. Shirley stated the signs did not meet the height requirements. Felix Lee stated that the A.D.A. information was still not out. Even though the Act has been passed there still is not a lot of specific regulations or standards. He felt that at this time it was premature to be sending out information on A.D.A. Shirley Reichenbach stated guidelines would not be coming out until the end of July. She also stated schools are exempt from City codes and religious organizations are exempt from the ADA Act. Shirley stated she felt the school district is receptive to checking up and following through. Nancy Jackson suggested that the chairperson of C.O.D. contact Dr.Joe Hendrickson, the director of Special Education for Poudre R-1, and see about visiting the Special Education Advisory Committee. She also suggested that a sub -committee be established within Poudre R-1 to review plans, and C.O.D. could lend support to this committee. r 40 Commission on Disability May 13, 1991 Page 2 Jean Morrison liked the idea of promoting awareness in the school. The District does not have anything in place of a set nature when it comes to accessible awareness. The C.O.D. could help put something together that would raise awareness through Student Councils. NEW BUSINESS Marj Walsch from Care -A -Van shared with the Board information she had received at a National conference regarding A.D.A. Arne Anderson stated this would be a good time to plant seeds and make contacts now, then as more information is available pass it on to those contacts. Mike Wilson brought up that there was no handicap parking at 1st Interstate Bank. Roy Beauchamp will check on it. Roy Beauchamp mentioned the new City Utilities office on College and suggested a button be put on the door to open both doors at the same time. Felix Lee will check into that. Roy Beauchamp stated the main Post Office just completed a new handicap door to the main lobby. He suggested a handicap door knob be put on the door to the 281 North College Conference room. Nancy Jackson mentioned Albertson's on Lemay will be putting in additional handicap parking spaces. Felix Lee stated that the Mini Mart on Willox has been given 3 months to take care of the concrete bollards. Felix will re -check that. The shops on the lower level of Walmart will be putting up hand railing. Shirley Reichenbach received a packet from NOD regarding the ADA Anniversary Celebration. They would like cities to do some kind of celebration or kick off about the anniversary the end of July. They would like city organizations, is. DAV, ADA Task Force, Boy Scouts, etc., to set a goal to accomplish in the next year. The campaign is called " Calling on America". Shirley would like to see COD involved. Nancy Jackson suggested a proclamation by the mayor would be good. Commission On Disability May 13, 1991 Page 3 A reception for the retiring COD members will be take place at the regular COD meeting in June. Nancy Jackson will be retiring after 9 years on the commission and Greg Funk after 3 years. Felix Lee stated he checked about having the Board chairman sit in on the selection of new Board members. The Council and the Mayor felt it is inappropriate and not an option. OTHER BUSINESS Angela Bryne made a visit to Mervyns and met with the manager. He was very helpful and open to improvements to make things better for the handicap community. She also visited Penney's. They had no complaint forms, but did write her complaint on a clipboard. She mentioned the County Cork is not ramp accessible. Marj Walsch, Care -A -Van, reported new regulations on transportation. She spoke about the rules and regulations on the routes, the requirements on strapping chairs down, and the 504 qualifications. - Shirley Reichenbach mentioned 99% of the bus stops are not accessible. There are no curb cuts by the bus stop benches. Angela Bryne toured the Care -A -Van site, saw how the scheduling worked and the complicated issues involved with the system. Marge Walsch gave each member a hand-out about Care -A -Van and mentioned that there is a slide presentation available and COD was welcome to have meetings at the Care -A -Van facility. Dorinda Rife, Poudre R-1 teacher of the visually impaired, appeared before the Board. Her concern was she has a student attending CSU that has difficulty crossing the intersection at the Oval. Dorinda has contacted the City and they have been most helpful. Jim Holland devised a homemade beeper to enable her student to cross, but it's not quite adequate. She would appreciate any input from the Commission. Dorinda would like to see an overall plan on the City to look at accessibility for the handicar(bd and decide where changes are needed. Angela Brynes mentioned the handicap parking places at the First Presbyterian Church were not useable, were chained off. The janitor informed her that the spaces were now used for church officials. Nancy Jackson suggested Angela call the pastor and talk directly with him. Commission on Disability May 13, 1991 Page 4 Angela Byrnes called Oakbrook 1 & 2 asking about renting possibilities. She was told they rent to only people 62 years and older. Nancy Jackson will follow-up with Angela about this situation and get more information. Roy Beachaump mentioned the City is marking streets, and the intersection on Lemay and Drake needs to be marked. Felix will follow-up on the situation. PLAN REVIEW Lori Gerhicke reported for the Plan Review committee: Christ United Methodist, 301 E Drake, restrooms not big enough Toys-R-Us, needed more details Peace With Christ church, addition ok Public Service, 1091 E Horsetooth, needed more details Peterson Toyota, just reviewed the site plan, suggested adding 2 curb cuts Flutterby Preschool, no change Western Auto, changed location of handicap ramp Shirley Reichenbach mentioned Greg Funk will be vacating his position on the Plan Review Committee, and encouraged other COD members think about serving on this committee. This committee meets Thursdays from 1:00-3:OOpm. Lori Gerhicke stated she will be seeking full time employment and may not be able to continue her service on the Plan Review Committee. Lori Gerhicke wanted it noted in the minutes the Plan Review Committee never saw the plans for the addition to Poudre Valley Hospital. Nancy Jackson suggested someone contact the Office of Resources for Disabled students at CSU. In March they hold a design contest and it may be possible that some students involved in the contest may be interested in sitting in on the Plan Review Committee. Another idea may be to contact architect firms and inquire if any interns may be interested in reviewing plans with the COD committee. 0 Commission on Disability May 13, 1991 Page 5 Felix Lee and Shirley Reichenbach have discussed the many activities the members of COD are involved with and that the Board finds out after the fact about those activities. He suggested that if a member is representing the Commission on Disability, the Board should know before hand. If an individual wants to represent him/herself as John Q. Public, that's fine. There is a big difference between representing oneself and representing the Commission. If something comes up on short notice and a member wants to represent COD, that member needs to call either Shirley or Arne or Felix. Meeting adjourned. 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