HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 06/27/2002COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 27, 2002
Council Information Center, City Hall West
Members present: Mark Beck, Laura Burnett, Jill Lancaster, Susan Williams, Rob and Romola Fritz, Joan
Cook, Ruth Bell Skogerbee, Paul Ostrof, Diane Dittos
City staff: Tracy Ochsner, Rachel Palmer
Guests: Marlys Sinner, Transportation Services — Transfort/Dial-A-Ride, Steve Sutter
Mark called the meeting to order at 12:15 pm.
Minutes approved unanimously. Motion made by Laura and seconded by Rob.
Mark met with Kathryn Johnson and delivered her recognition gift for serving on the board. She was very
appreciative. He also talked with her about forming a pedestrian safety sub committee. She would be
willing to serve on the committee.
Old Business
Dial-A-Ride/Transfort — Marlys Sinner — KA Associates consultants came back to city council with an
executive summary outlining different options for transportation improvements. Council identified their
preference of options then directed staff to go back to different commissions and boards, get input and
come back with a recommendation. Council preferred options are indicated below
• Dial -A -Ride Eligibility. — No change. Keep 60 plus able-bodied as eligible. Keep service area the
same.
• Fares — Charge youth 25 cents to ride Transfort (currently free). Perhaps make a concession to youth
from low-income families. Keep the elderly and disabled annual pass for fixed route. Recommended
an increase but did not indicate an amount. General public: increase fee to $1.25. Dial -a -Ride fares:
increase to $2.50 (maximum) and $1.25 (mid range) and $ 60 (low range.)
The commission consensus was that a 25-cent fare was reasonable for youth.
The commission consensus was that Dial -A -Ride eligibility as it currently stands is good.
The commission consensus was that an increase in fares for both Dial -a -Ride and Fixed Route is
reasonable.
Paul brought up the concern about Dial -a -Ride drivers not being able to cross the threshold of the door to
help a rider out of the house. Marlys stated that the reason for the policy is that it takes time to provide
service beyond the door and it would decrease the number of rides available Also, liability is an issue and
drivers are not trained to provide the extra service. Livelv discussion ensued about possible options and
liability scenarios. Marlys' personal belief is that crossing the threshold does not serve the best interests of
the group. The commission feels that this issue is something that needs to be addressed and investigated
further.
Action: Marlys will talk with the city attorney about the liability issue and come back again and visit
with the commission.
Sub-Committee/Proiect Renorts
Heavy Doors -Rob and Ruth are having a problem getting volunteers through CSU. Still waiting on
feedback from the city on the brochures.
City Staff Trainine — Tracy is officially hooked up with the Human Resources Training person to get the
training going. Tracy will meet with Human Resources to set up logistical information. Steve Sutter and
Jill Lancaster will help Tracy with this project (as well as Alan). Probably will be OK to invite other
interested individuals from the community.
ACTION: Steve will contact Kathy Schelley to see if it is OK to videotape the training.
Mayor's Awards — A sub -committee meeting will immediately follow the COD meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Lancaster
COD Secretary