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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 03/10/2011COMMISSION ON DISABILITY Fort Collins City Hall: Council Information Center: 12:15 p.m. March 10, 2011 PRESENT: Sam Cavallaro, Jeffrey Coon, Michael Devereaux, Thomas Klender, Michelle Miller, Karen Perry ABSENT: Terry Schlicting (with contact) Mare Franklin-Gaumer (with contact) Hettie Hueber (with contact) CITY: Ethan Cozzens, Rosanne McDonnell GUESTS: Erika Keeton, COFC Kurt Ravenschlag, COFC Josh Kerson, Bicycle Advisory Commission (BAC) Call to Order: 12:20pm 1. Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes February: Approved Motion by Perry, Second by Devereaux 3. Open Discussion General Public Josh Kerson gave a brief presentation to the COD on the merits of allowing electric bikes, or e-bikes, on public bike trails. He feels strongly that this admission would allow individuals with (invisible) disabilities to be more inclusive in the community. He feels it would fulfill the mission of the COFC Parks and Recreation department to allow all members of the community to participate and enjoy the bike trails. On March 26 th there will be an e-bike demonstration at City Park to introduce this mode of transport to the community. They will be there from 10:00am until 12:00pm. He will also go before City Council to present his information. 4. New Business a. Mason Express (MAX) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Kurt Ravenschlag and Erika Keeton of COFC TransFort provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Mason Corridor Project. The City views this project as an economic development opportunity. They are hoping this new, and faster transportation mode will attreact new businesses to the Mason Street Corridor. The busses will be powered by compressed natural gas to minimize emissions. The stops will be comfortable, attractive and inviting and allow for platform entry, so the busses will not require lifts for mobility. The plan is to have 6 of these busses operational by late 2013. b. Periodic Review Questionnaire Coon and Miller will converse by e-mail to complete this form and share with COD members for review. c. Mare Franklin-Gaumer Mare has respectfully asked to step down from her position on the Commission on Disability. She has personal matters that will limit her attendance and participation. 5. Old Business a. Affordable/Accessible Housing Coon reported that he and Mike Levy of northerncoloradorentals.com, will meet tomorrow to review the changes made to the website to include a drop down menu to describe accommodations and accessibility of properties. Coon will share this information with COD. b. COD Meeting Date and Time NOTE: COD meetings are held the 4 th Thursday of each month from 12:15-2:30pm in the Fort Collins City Hall Meeting Room. Cavallaro made a motion that the Monthly COD meeting be held on the 4 th Thursday of each month. COD has the City Hall meeting room reserved the 2 nd and 4 th Thurdays of each month. Miller seconded the motion and it was adopted unopposed. The time will remain the same and any subcommittees formed will use the room on the 2 nd Thursday of each month. c. Subcommittee to Plan a Job/Resource Fair Miller met with the Business Development Team at the Larimer County Workforce Center. They felt there was no need for a job fair at this time. Employers are attracted to job fairs when they have multiple openings to be filled. This is currently not the case. The COD will brainstorm other events that might be useful for the community and individuals with disabilities. d. Pauline Smith Ms. Smith reported to Miller that once she began inquiries into the sponsorship of the support group she was attending, the meetings dramatically returned to their previous state and attendance. 6. Adjourn: 1:29pm Motion by Cavallaro. Seconded by Coon.