HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 08/09/2005COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Minutes 2005 August Regular Meeting, a V a q
Council Information Center, City Hall Building, 300 Laporte Ave.
Approved in September 2005 Regular Meeting
Attendance:
Mark Beek
Paul Ostrof
Steve Rierson
Peggy Graff
Susan Williams
Dawn Scott
Joanie Cook
City Staff Liaisons:
Steve White
Annie Houston
Guests:
Vivian Armendariz
Lisa Schell
The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. by Steve Rierson, Vice Chairman.
There were no minutes of the July meeting presented as Jerry Patterson was absent.
Introductions were made around the table.
Open Discussion — General Public: Vivian Armendariz spoke of the difficulties she
experienced while attending a City Council meeting recently. Some of the obstacles included,
poor signage, no safe way to get to the podium due to steep slope of floor, microphone blocks
view in the press box, table in press box is slanted so you can't put anything on it and many
others. It was suggested the COD write a letter to City Council listing the problems and
making recommendations to make the area more accessible. Steve White suggested a letter be
written to Ken Marmon in the Operation Services office with a copy to the Mayor. Vivian
also mentioned it would be helpful if information regarding accessibility to the council
meetings be posted on the city's web site.
Motion: Susan made a motion to write a letter to Ken Manson, Operation Services, listing
deficiencies in the Chamber Council and include recommendations to improve the situation.
Mark second. Motion carried.
Other Discussion: There was some discussion as to whether or not a person could sit on
more than one City boards or committees at a time. It was noted that there will be four
vacancies on the COD as of December 2005 and that applications could be obtained from the
City Clerk's office.
New Business: Susan Williams distributed copies of the Dial -a -Ride Petition which was
developed to show the necessity of keeping night service available. So far 180 signatures were
collected. Susan also stated that she, Dawn and Vivian will be at New West Fest collecting
signatures and asked COD members to take some petitions and collect signatures. She stated
she would need to have petitions back by August 31 as they have to be turned in by September
6.
Old Business:
Subcommittee Reports:
Art Show: Susan thanked everyone who worked to make the Art Show possible. She stated
there wasn't a great turn out as there were fewer artists than last year however; it was still a
positive event. A suggestion was made to write letters to last years participants asking them
why they didn't participate this year. She also stated there was some difficulty in the hanging
of the banner, which was hung above Ben & Jerry's and wasn't near the art show participants.
Mark Beck stated he talked with someone at the art show who seemed very interested in
COD. The person has been involved with disability awareness at CSU. Steve White stated the
Parks Department has now taken over the maintenance of the square and that is who should be
contacted to hand the banner in the future. Discussion ensured regarding next years art show
and the fact that it should be done in conjunction with Arts Alive to get as much exposure as
possible. It was suggested that the COD sponsor a separate Craft Show in the future
however; there was no fiuther discussion regarding the topic.
Mayor's Award: There was some discussion regarding piggy backing the Mayor's Award
with another event. Mark will be meeting with May Hutchinson to discuss further. There will
be a special Mayor's Awards meeting on Thursday, August 25.
Practical Housing for All: Mark Beck reported they are continuing with monthly meetings.
He reported a fund raising video to play on the City TV station is in the works, the City
Council passed a resolution in support of education endeavors. He also stated there was an
article in the Coloradoan on July 17 regarding the building of more accessible homes. He also
stated they are looking at creating a 501(c)(3) in order to do fund raising beyond the city.
COD Brochure: Mark stated the brochure is done and the item needs to be taken off the
agenda.
It was suggested COD create an Employment Committee for public outreach and education in
employing handicapped persons.
COD Web Site: Paul reported the city has control over the web site.
Adjournment: A motion was made and second to adjourn the meeting at 1:33 p.m.
Respectively Submitted by:
Joan A. Cook