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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 04/12/2018COMMISSION ON DISABILITY Fort Collins City Hall 300 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.416.4254 phone 970.224.6107 fax fcgov.com COMMISSION ON DISABILITY 222 LaPorte Avenue, Colorado River Room Thursday April 12, 2018 Board Members Present: Sherri Reichow, Mandy Morgan, Michael Marr, Jan Barela-Smith, John Morris, Arianna Kilmer, Marilee Boylan, Rustin Hughes (1:24 pm arrival) City Liaison Present: Carol Thomas City Officials Present: Jen Torrey, Kurt Friesen & Craig Kisling, City of Fort Collins’ Park Planning & Development Others Present: Cindy Bean, Dave Shurna & Heather Zoccali, No Barriers USA Jodi Larson, Community Member Call to Order: 12:12 p.m. 1. Introductions: All Board members, and all others present introduced themselves. All were welcomed. 2. Approval of Minutes: Michael made a motion to approve the minutes as is, John seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the minutes from March 2018 were approved. 3. Presentations/Public Input: a. Park Planning & Development Presentation(s): ADA at City Park and Streets Park: 1. City Park: Following a short presentation by Jen Torrey, an open discussion occurred around issues of accessibility of the trolley/train which will be refurbished to run through the park. Suggestions were made and feedback was given to the City from COD regarding the bathrooms and the suggested need for changing tables, accessible doors, and drinking fountains with longer on/off panels. 2. Streets Park: Lemay Avenue/9th Street at Vine & Lemay is being converted to a park and overpass area using the area’s historic great western sugar beet factory theme. ADA accessibility and feedback to/from COD and the City were similarly shared. b. No Barriers: Several presenters uniquely shared the world view that we all have barriers, and that instead of polarizing, we need to come together. They presented as people whose mission is to live life with purpose despite barriers in order to “unleash the potential of the human spirit”. One way No Barriers is achieving this mission is through a new adaptable wilderness campus underway in Red Feather Lakes. 4. New Business: a. The 2017 Annual Report, due in January, needs completion, and Jan volunteered to review last year’s minutes. An informal review of the year’s accomplishments ensued. b. COD Officers’ Elections: Carol reviewed the process. It was determined a quorum was present. 1. Chairperson: Marilee opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson. Sherri made a motion to reappoint Terry to continue as Chairperson. Jan seconded the motion. Marilee made a motion to appoint John as Chairperson. Michael seconded the motion. A vote was taken. The vote was unanimous that Terry shall continue as Chairperson for the 2018 term. 2. Vice Chairperson: Marilee opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairperson. Marilee made a motion to appoint John as Vice Chairperson. Michael seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and it was unanimously determined that John shall be appointed as Vice Chairperson for the 2018 term. 3. Recorder: Marilee opened the floor for discussion over whether the term “Secretary” was outdated for use by COD. Sherri made a motion, which Marilee seconded, that the position of Secretary be amended to Recorder. A vote was taken, and it was unanimously decided that Recorder would be the term used henceforth in lieu of Secretary. Marilee opened the floor for nominations for Recorder. Jan made a motion to appoint Sherri to serve as Recorder. Mandy seconded the motion. Sherri accepted the service, and a vote was taken. It was unanimously approved, and it was determined that Sherri be appointed as Recorder for the 2018 term. Marilee officially closed the voting proceedings. 5. Unfinished Business: a. Mandy wrote a Letter to Council regarding the Corridors in the Locker/Shower Areas at City Park Pool and Recommendations for Increased Accessibility. COD was reviewing the letter as the meeting elapsed too far into overtime, impeding upon several COD members’ other work schedules. Because of this, it was decided that all other agenda items be tabled until the May 2018 meeting. Michael made a motion to adjourn. Marilee seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 2:26 pm. Submitted by Sherri Reichow.