HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 09/22/2011COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
September 22, 2011
Fort Collins City Hall
Council Information Center
12:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Jeffrey Coon, Cassidy Dellemonache, Michael Devereaux,
Hettie Hueber, Thomas Klender, Michelle Miller
ABSENT: Terry Schlicting (No Contact)
CITY: Ethan Cozzens, Rosanne McDonnell
GUESTS: George Knight - Elderhaus
Call to Order: 12:25pm
1. Introductions
2. Approval of August Minutes
Motion to Approve – Hueber
2nd – Devereaux
3. Open Discussion (General Public Input)
George Knight has been with Elderhaus for 3 years. Elderhaus is located at 605 S.
Shileds Street in Fort Collins. Many of the participants in Elderhaus walk for exercise
and recreation. Mr. Knight has found that the sidewalks near Laurel and Mulberry, North
of CSU, are not wide enough. This could be hazardous to individuals with mobility
issues. He has also noted that American Baptist Church offers 2-3 programs that
Elderhaus clients like to participate in. This involves crossing a very busy street. There
is pedestrian signage, but no crosswalk. He provided photographs of good examples of
signage, crosswalks and flashing pedestrian lights. His preference is that there actually
be a red light that stops cars for pedestrians. Can the COD help with this?
Cozzens will make inquiries of the COFC and the COD can make recommendations to
City Council. Mr. Knight’s contact information was collected. He will be contacted
when more information is available.
4. New Business
None
5. Old Business
a. Hearing Loops Discussion
Coon has contacted City Manager, Darren Atterberry, and suggested that some
portable hearing loops be purchased for some city buildings, such as the Lincoln
Center and the Senior Center and given a trial period to measure their usefulness.
b. Mayor’s Awards Update – Hueber
Everything is set to go. The catering has all been arranged and the recipient’s
names have been given to the company providing the plaques. There will be no
sub-committee meeting in October unless an emergency requires one.
c. Bullying Forum Update - Hueber
Coon moved that the COD vote on whether to be a formal participant at this
event. Hueber seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Hueber and
Miller will attend the next sub-committee meeting of the Human Relations
Commission and inform them of COD participation.
6. Community News and Updates
None.
7. Adjourn: 1:57pm Motion Devereaux –, 2
nd
- Hueber
Submitted by: M. Michelle Miller