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M I N U T E S
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
March 12, 1984
The regular meeting of the Commission on Disability was called to order
by Vice Chairperson Pat Crist at 6:45 on Monday, March 12, 1984, in the
Old Firehouse Building, 232 Walnut Street, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Members Present
Members Absent:
City Staff:
Tim Kientz, Rosalie Smith, Pat Crist, Charlotte Kanode,
Penne Thomas, Betty Pidcock, Nancy Jackson, Eldon
Decker, Bobby Guye
Rose Kreston, Betty Shuey
Diana Royval
Approval of Minutes
Some typographical errors on page 2 of the February 13, 1984, minutes were
noted. Nancy Jackson moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. The
motion was seconded and passed.
Liaison Reports
The S.A.I.N.T. Task Force met today to further discuss the possibilities of
expanding service to include handicapped persons for some evening and weekend
activities such as Wednesday night Lenten services. The inclination is to
transport only those persons who are mobile or who can independently transfer
themselves from wheelchair to car seat and vice versa.
City funds have been allocated to finance the project through June. Calculated
costs for the service thus farhave been $2.29 per trip, well below costs of
Care -A -Van and Transfort. S.A.I.N.T. will move its office to the new trans-
portation center on Trilby Road when the building is ready for occupancy in
April. A separate telephone number is available.
Another Task Force meeting is scheduled for March 19 at 12 noon in Gail
Woods' office at the new City Hall Building to deliberate forming a permanent
Board of Directors, and to finalize plans for the office move plus the expansion
of service. Sources for continued funding will also be discussed.
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March 12, 1984
Page 2
The newly drafted Uniform Building Code is ready to go to City Council for
its March 14th worksession. Included are stipulations of one unit in seven
being handicapped accessible, specifications for under sink space of 30"x30"xIY
with extra insulation of under -sink waterpipes, and the lowering of public
telephones to more convenient wheelchair height.
504 Legislative Campaign Committee
No report at present.
Swimmino Pool Modifications
Bobbie Guye has drafted a letter of reply to Barbara Schoenberger which will
be sent shortly.
The shower chair has arrived.
CDBG funds had previously been allocated for curb ramps for various City
buildings. The question now remains if the ramps for the pool parking lot
fall under that category or will have to be from separate funding. Diana
Royval will continue to pursue this matter.
No new action.
Accessibilitv Research Team
Citizens Transportation Advisory Board
Bobbie Guye read a letter which she has written to Ken Sylvester regarding
formation of this Board. It met with general approval and will be sent.
Update on ABRF Applications
Diana Royval reported that she contacted HUD to get the specific wordinq of
regulations which prohibited ABR fundsfrom being used on mobile homes. HUD could
not find the regulation which made this prohibition so we are again free to make
such grants.
Status of current applications:
1. The Housing Authority unit remodeling is progressing nicely.
2. The Morgan family was contaced with offer of a low interest loan
for their remodeling. They feel they cannot take on a loan at this
time. The application is therefore closed for the present.
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March 12, 1984
Page 3
3. The Communication Aide for Richard Nolte has been ordered and he
awaits delivery. The cost will be $179.00.
4. Diana Royval wrote a letter to Wanda Waugh but has received no
response. Nancy Jackson reported that she understands the
husband is unemployed at present, thus changing the financial
situation. Nancy will make further contact to clarify the current
status.
Nancy Jackson was contacted by Tina Tapley of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
regarding application for assistance made by Joyce Brewer on October 9, 1983.
Mr. Brewer is a City employee and therefore cannot qualify for ABR funds. HUD
regulations as well as local City Charter contain these restrictions. This
has also been interpreted to be the case by the City Attorney's office.
Nancy clarified these restrictions to Tapley.
New Business
City Manager Arnold has named Verna Lewis as the "Responsible Employee" to
oversee 504 Compliance. She has selected City Staff members to join in a
committee to complete the self -evaluation, e.g., "Transition Plan".
There will be a meeting on March 12th in which the City departments will'
report on what each has been doing in this regard. Following this, a general
meeting for public input will be held. This meeting will be advertised be-
forehand, and COD members specifically will receive notice of same.
Miscellaneous Announcements
Handicapped Awareness days at CSU featured an excellent keynote speaker.
It was suggested that special invitations be sent to City Council when such
opportunities arise in our community, including next year's Awareness days.
Diana Royval has inquired regarding Ruse Kreston's eligibility. No reply
has been received as yet but she will continue to pursue this matter.
The American Association of University Women, in cooperation with the CSU
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, is sponsoring a Workshop
entitled "Family Advocacy and Problem Solving through Community Partnerships".
It is open to all and especially relevant to service agencies and individuals,
families, and volunteers. Reservations are due by March 31st.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Betty Pidcock made a motion that the meeting
be adjourned at 7:49 p.m. The motion was seconded and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosalie Smith, Secretary