HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 03/11/2010COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Fort Collins City Hall: Council Information Center: 12:15 p.m.
March 11, 2010
PRESENT: Sam Cavallaro, Jeffrey Coon, Michael Devereaux,
Mare Franklin-Gaumer, Hettie Hueber, Kalin Logan, Michelle
Miller, Terry Schlicting
ABSENT: Karen Perry, Carrie Sue Rogers, Lydia Wiatrowski
CITY: Ethan Cozzens, Rosanne McDonnell
GUESTS: Ingrid Decker – City Attorney’s Office
Yvonne-Ruth Longacre – PTAG & Barrier Busters
Jen Petrik – COFC Transportation/Planning Office
Ruth Sword - Citizen
Call to Order: 12:27pm
1. Introductions
2. Approval of Minutes –
January minutes were distributed and approved at this meeting because there was no quorum
at the February meeting.
February minutes approved with correction of name spellings. Also removal of a line that
states Ethan will inquire about funding for Dial-A-Ride. Mare is going to speak with EPIC
to determine approximately how many public transportation users they see each day.
3. Open Discussion General Public
Ruth Sword is a citizen who is concerned by the use of truncated domes in the new shopping
centers on Harmony near I-25. She said these are located at curb cutouts, but pose more of a
mobility hindrance than a help. Ethan remarked that it is difficult to effect change in already
existing structures, especially when they have been ADA approved. Terry mentioned that
the public and builders should be made aware that these are causing mobility issues to some
individuals.
Kalen shared pictures he took of the new accessible parking space at the Catholic Charities
Northern shelter. The curb cutout is directly in front of the space. There is no curb cutout to
the left and the space on the right of the accessible space is reserved for vehicles making
deliveries (ie, trucks, vans, etc.). The space is less accessible than any other space in the lot.
Terry and Ethan will research ADA info and Terry offered to send them an e-mail offering
suggestions and assistance from the COD.
Ethan provided an updated phone number and name to call for snow removal from bus stops.
NextMedia is the company and Kathleen Walker manages the contract with Transfort for bus
stop snow removal. Her number is (970) 221-6621.
4. New Business
A. Ingrid Decker, Assistant City Attorney (COD by-laws)
Ingrid provided copies of the proposed changes to the COD by-laws. Each member will
review the changes and make any suggestions via email and should be prepared to
discuss the proposed changes at the next official meeting.
B. Officer elections
Tabled until next meeting. A suggestion was made that we elect a Vice, or Co-Chair to
facilitate meetings that the Chair cannot attend.
Terry made a motion that Carrie Sue Rogers be removed from the COD as no one has
heard from her for several months. The motion was seconded by Mike Devereaux and
was approved by all attending members.
5. Old Business
A. EPIC - Cross Disability Complaint Sub-Committee
This sub-committee will meet in two weeks on March 25
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at this same time in City
Chambers. There must be a COD member willing to chair this sub-committee.
B. Sub-Committee Reports
Same as above
6. Community News and Updates
Jen Petrik gave an overview of “Plan Fort Collins”. It is a community-wide visioning effort
to prepare a major update to City Plan and Transportation Master Plan (TMP). She invited
members of the COD to access the information and surevey at
www.fcgov.com/planfortcollins. Each member present voiced an interest in receiving
updates by e-mail.
7. Adjourn: 2:07pm