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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 06/10/1991a i COMMISSION ON DISABILITY Minutes June 10, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Reichenbach Roy Beauchamp Nancy Jackson Angela Byrne Mike Wilson Arne Anderson Greg Funk MEMBERS ABSENT: Lori Gehricke - unexcused Jeannie Morris - unexcused GUESTS PRESENT: Lauren Maxey - City Council Member Carolann Fisco - ADA Russ Jones - ADA Jenny Deherdt - ADA Bill Wolf - ADA Jackie Davis Carmen Jimenez STAFF PRESENT: Mike Gebo Ann Reichert The minutes from the May meeting were approved with corrections. A reception was held for Nancy Jackson and Greg Funk. Nancy will be leaving the Commission after 9 years of service and Greg after 3 years of service. Shirley thanked them from the Commission for all their hard work and dedication over the years. OLD BUSINESS Shirley Reichenbach was unable to get in contact with Dr. Joe Hendrickson, Poudre R-1 Special Education Task Force to offer COD services. She will continue to try and contact him. Shirley reminded the COD members that if they were handing out handicapped parking reminders, that they jot down the license number, violation, and date. She requested that if the City was going to re -print the reminders, that an addition be made to the form. The addition: "Your license number and violation have been recorded." She also suggested there be a tear off portion of the form that the violation and license number could be recorded on, and turned in. Shirley mentioned that the Loveland Handicapped Commission on Disability June 10, 1991 Page 2 Accessibility Commission is working on an enforcement program now and the Commission should look more in detail at that program. Roy Beachamp mentioned 1st National Bank Building does have handicapped parking. The ramp is not the easy to maneuver. Roy also reported the City has put in markings on Drake and Lemay NEW BUSINESS Angela Bryne was unable to attend the Alternative Care Facilities meeting, but had visited the site and found some accessibility problems. Shirley did attend the meeting and said the problems Angela mentioned are being discussed. Nancy Jackson mentioned she found an interesting newspaper article that stated different companies are using handicapped actresses and actors advertising accessibility for the handicapped to their stores. K-Mart was specifically mentioned in the article as working with the disabled, yet the accessibility to the Fort Collins store is very limited. Shirley attended a meeting at the City Hall and noticed there was no hand rail on the North side ramp. She would like Felix Lee to check into that. Shirley asked the Commission if they would support a memo to City Council suggesting that in the future any buildings bought or leased by the City meet accessibility standards. The new shooting range just purchased by the City does not have accessible restrooms. Special Olympics were held last weekend in Fort Collins. Special Olympics will be returning to Fort Collins for the next three years. Shirley suggested the COD have a representative at the opening ceremonies and put together a brochure of businesses, restaurants, hotels and attractions in and around Fort Collins that are accessible to the handicapped community. Nancy Jackson and Shirley Reichenbach mentioned developing a fact sheet for the general public and contractors encouraging handicapped accessibility, placing handicap parking in close proximity to the front door, and advertising in the phone book that their business is handicap accessible. Shirley will draft a letter to US West encouraging them to promote advertising to the handicapped, that states businesses are accessible. 0 Commission on Disability June 10, 1991 Page 3 Roy Beachamp mentioned the general public as well as the business community should know how many handicapped parking permits are in Larimer County. Shirley noted "No Parking" signs have been posted behind the 281 North College Building. She asked Mike Gebo if this is a permanent situation, or could handicapped parking be allowed. Mike stated it is permanently posted as a "No Parking" area. Board members expressed a concern that the handicapped parking out front is okay, unless a person has to go around the car, when the traffic is very busy. Shirley mentioned there was an extra fee to use the hot tub in the old community pool yet one admission price covers the use of the pool and hot tub at EPIC. Mr. Maxey commented he was aware of the situation and said it was appropriate for a communication to be drafted to the Parks Office from C.O.D. Shirley will draft the memo. Shirley Reichenbach talked with CSU Office of Resource for Disabled Students and architects about helpers for the plan review and got no promises. She will check with the drafting department at Front Range Community College. The Work Plan for the Year was discussed. Things yet to be accomplished this year are: o Channel 27 show the Snow Removal Program o matching liquor licenses with whether or not the business is handicap accessible, o encouraging the use of international handicapped signs in advertising - ADA Task Force may undertake this project. Carolann Fisco and Russ Jones made a presentation from the ADA Task Force. Plans for the let ADA Anniversary will be July 26, 1991 with plans for a "Barrier Awareness Day" in Old Town. ADA would like the City Council members to act as the handicapped participants. What the Task Force is asking from C.O.D. is their help and resource knowledge. The Task Force needs money to purchase coffee and lunch. Nancy Jackson suggested United Way may be a resource for some money. She will help Carolann acquire the form to submit to the United Way. C.O.D. will be responsible for the Anniversary Proclamation through the Mayor's office. 0 Commission on Disability June 10, 1991 Page 4 PLAN REVIEW Here is a list of plans that the committee recommended changes: 143 West Mountain - Beauty College changing to Rio Grande 3660 South Mason - Albertson's 4501 South Lemay - new church 1527 West Elizabeth - Taco Bell 3700 South College - Palmer House 1901 East Horsetooth - Public Service 1001 East Harmony - Steeles 301 East Drake - church remodel 4010 South College - Godfathers Shirley Reichenbach informed the Board Heather Heafer had resigned her position on the Board. Shirley Reichenbach announced the new members to COD. They are, Arne Anderson will fill another term, Denise Scheberle, Judith Sayre Grim, and Robert Willmot. Arne will be in charge of the nominating committee for new officers. Election will take place at the next board meeting. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Shirley Reichenbach, President Felix Lee, Bld Department Head