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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 12/09/2004Attendance: Susan Williams Steve Rierson Jerry Patterson Mark Beck Laura Burnett Melinda Suits Commission On Disability Minutes 2004 December Regular Meeting City Facilities Building, 117 N. Mason Ave. December 9, 2004 City Staff Liaisons: Rachel Palmer Steve White Call to Order, by Mark Beck, Chairperson,12:21 P.M. Guests: Zach Mouton Gabrielle Zeidler Jamie Templar Mary Jo Zeidler Chuck DeW ayne Henry Mouton Motion: to approve the minutes from the November 2004 Regular Meeting. By: Laura, Second: Melinda Unanimously Approved Lego Challenge Team studied audible passing on the Spring Creek trail. The study consisted of using the Spring Creek trail on consecutive Sunday evenings in the fall of 2004. There was one person in a wheelchair, and one person pushing the wheel chair each time. The first attempt was to simply use the trail with no extra safety markings. The second attempt was to wear a helmet that had a red blinking light. The third and fourth attempts were made while wearing an orange safety vest. The typical amount of audible passes were around 30% of all total passes from behind while on the trail. Also, during their second attempt they were run off the trail by a bicyclist. They concluded that the frequency of audible passes is too low and hinders trail use for pedestrians, especially handicapped pedestrians. Recommendations: Addition of clear signage along the trail in prominent locations to encourage use of audible passes and public awareness programs. Motion: to write a letter to Parks/Rec and/or Transportation requesting additional signage encouraging audible signals, including copy of report from the Lego Team By: Susan, Second: Laura Unanimously Approved Action: Jerry to write letter Motion (From the table): Change Mayor's awards to a bi-annual event. Motion: to table to 2005 January Regular Meeting By: Mark, Second: Jerry Unanimously Approved Motion tabled to January 2005 Regular Meeting Letter to Scott Doyle County Clerk and Recorder <attached> Laura wants to ask Scott to send someone to check out each site before using it. Susan - we'll leave it up to the County to decide how to implement. New Business Wheelchair access at Lincoln Center The Lincoln Center always charges the higher price for tickets for people in wheelchairs. Motion: to write a letter to the Lincoln Center asking them to consider changing their policy to charge the lowest price for handicapped seating since they are not given a choice. By: Susan, Second, Steve R. Unanimously Approved Action: Melinda to write letter. Snow blocking sidewalk curb cuts Steve W. - the City doesn't have crew to do what is necessary to keep them all clear. Who's responsibility is it? Can we call someone if need a curb cut needs cleared? Motion: to write a letter to the Transportation Department to identify high priority crosswalks and curb cuts for clearing snow. By: Susan, Second: Laura Unanimously Approved Action: Susan to write letter Motion: to approve Rules Sections 4 and 5 for the 2005 year (Attached). By: Jerry, Second: Laura Unanimously Approved Other Business What are we going to do about the recognition lunch'? Should we join it with next year's recognition? Subcommittees need more time during the meetings. Mark wanted the Commission to know that he enjoyed serving as chairperson. Steve R. - One parking citation per day may be issued for vehicles that remain in violation of the ordinances. That is, if a car is left in a handicapped spot illegally for three days, three citations may be issued. Motion: to Adjourn By: Laura, Second: Mark Adjorned,1:38 P.M. City of Fort Collins Commission on Disability, Rules and Subcommittees Motion Section 4: 2005 Subcommittees 1. Purpose A. This section defines subcommittees that will expire at the first regular meeting in January 2006, in accordance with Section K.7 of the by-laws. 2. COD Standard (Section 2) Subcommittee Charters A. The COD Web Site Subcommittee is a COD Standard Subcommittee that will request changes and additions to the city's COD web page. B. The Heavy Doors Subcommittee is a COD Standard Subcommittee that seeks to promote awareness in the community of doors as an accessibility barrier. C. The NOD Award Subcommittee is a COD Standard Subcommittee that will put together an application for the National Organization for the Disabled's 2005 award. City of Fort Collins Commission on Disability, Rules and Subcommittees Motion Section 5: 2005 Subcommittee Appointments 1. Purpose A. To appoint the chairs and membership of each subcotnmittee. 2. Appointments A. Mayor's Awards Planning Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Mark Beck ii) Membership: Steve Sutter, Jerry Patterson, Rachel Palmer, Steve White B. Mayor's Awards Nomination Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Joan Cook ii) Membership: Jerry Patterson, Steve Rierson C. Art Show Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Susan Williams ii) Membership: Jeff Hams, Steve White, Laura Burnett, Steve Rierson, Rachel Palmer D. Employment Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Laura Burnett ii) Membership: Jeff Harris, Jerry Patterson E. Practical Housing For All Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Mark Beck ii) Membership: Paul Ostrof, Felix Lee, Dana McBride F. Public Outreach Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Steve Rierson ii) Membership: Joan Cook, Jerry Patterson, Susan Williams G. Media Relations Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Melinda Suits ii) Membership: Susan Williams H. Budget Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Jerry Patterson ii) Membership: Joan Cook, Jeff Harris I. COD Web Site Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Paul Ostrof ii) Membership: Jerry Patterson J. Heavy Doors Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Susan Williams ii) Membership: Steve White, Rachel Palmer K. NOD Award Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Melinda Suits ii) Membership: Susan Williams, Joan Cook L. COD Brochure Update Subcommittee i) Chairperson: Mark Beck ii) Membership: Steve Rierson, Susan Williams