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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 08/12/1996COMMISSION ON DISABILITY MEETING MINUTES August 12,1996 2:00 pm Council Liaison: Alan Apt Staff Liaison: Nancy Stirling Chairperson: Ray Sanderson Phone: (H) 493-9340 Members Present: Members Absent: City Staff Present: Guests: Angela Byrne Peggy Irish Jackie Hyatt Craig Wallerstein none Kathy Lassen Amy Rosenberg Mark Kramer Shirley Reichenbach Frank Blakely Ray Sanderson Pete Dallow, Administrative Services Director DeEtta Jones, Human Rights Officer Nancy Stirling, COD Staff Liaison Tom Brannigan Keith Wilcheck The meeting began at 2:06 pm. I. Introductions The meeting began with all present giving introductions of themselves. Keith Wilcheck was visiting the COD — he is contemplating submitting an application for the vacant member position currently available. IL Minutes The Chair asked if there were any comments and changes to last month's meeting minutes. There were none. Shirley motioned to approved the minutes as given; Mark seconded. A vote was put forth and the minutes were approved unanimously. Commission on Disability Meeting Minutes August 12, 1996 Page Two III. Mayor's Awards Shirley wanted to discuss some items in regards to the upcoming Mayor's Awards (which will be held on October 15t, in the Council Chambers). A. Announcements for requests of nominations for the awards need to go out again. We have received two nominations so far. Would like to have a write up done in the Coloradoan as well as advertised on television. The nomination forms will also be made available at the NewWest Fest and the filming of the Perspectives show in September. B. Shirley asked for volunteers to be part of the Mayor's Awards sub -committee that will plan and organize the award ceremony and reception. Those who volunteered were: Frank, Tom, Mark, and Jackie (and Shirley will head the sub -committee) _A planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the CIC Room of the City Hall West Building (same room where the Commission monthly meetings are held). C. There was some discussion on how the awards ceremony and reception could be different. Several members felt the reception was too rushed and that there is no opportunity to really show appreciation to the winners for their accomplishments. Would like the awards ceremony to also pay tribute to all the nominees, to recognize them and their efforts. Would also like to see more participation from the Mayor and the City Council — to have the winners' pictures taken with Council. Pete suggested Commission members meet with the Coloradoan editorial staff to discuss doing an article on the award recipients and what the Mayor's Awards is about. He said that he would support the Commission on their decisions and ideas on changing the format and procedure for the Mayor's Awards. He will put up the money for the COD activities. IV. Introduction of DeEtta .Tones DeEtta is taking over the Human Rights Officer position recently vacated by Alma Vigo -Morales. She is, at this time, temporary and has worked with Alma and knows the projects and activities coming up. She is interested in working with the COD and assisting us in our efforts and goals. V. Discussion: Alan Beatty Alan Beatty is the President of the Colorado Chapter of the American Council of the Blind. He comes to the Commission to enlist our support and assistance. Some of the businesses in Fort Collins (usually eating establishments) have taken to setting up table and chairs outside on the sidewalks. This creates a hazard and an obstacle course for those individuals who are visually impaired. What are the City ordinances for this? Can these businesses just set up whatever they want on the public sidewalks? Alan asks that the COD look into this and find out the City's position/ordinance on such practices. Amy has volunteered to pursue this and will contact the City's Building and Zoning office (Felix Lee or Peter Barnes). Commission on Disability Meeting Minutes August 12, 1996 Page Three VI. Nominations for Officers Nominations were submitted for the Executive Committee positions: Chair: Mark Kramer, Kathy Lassen, Peggy Irish Vice -Chair: Mark Kramer, Kathy Lassen, Peggy Irish Member @ Large: Amy Rosenberg, Frank Blakely, Angela Byrne The Elections will be held at the next COD meeting in September. VH. Other Business A. NewWest Fest: Kathy handed out sign-ups for coverage of the COD booth. There has been a good response from others who are volunteering to sit at the booth. Nancy gave out a map of the location of the booth. Tom and Mark will meet the rental people and set up the booth on Saturday morning. Parking Services has agreed to designate some parking spaces for the handicapped. Tom will pick up brochures from various vendors which will be made available at our booth. Nancy brought in the COD banner. B. COD Brochure: Nancy handed out drafts of the new COD brochure for the members to look at and provide comments and changes. The front of the brochure will be changed from "An advocate for people with mental, physical, hearing, or visually disabilities" to "An advocate for people with disabilities." Other than that, and some minor misspellings, members liked the brochure. Nancy will make the changes needed and have the brochures printed and made available for the NewWest Fest. C. HP Event: October 23rd is the date for the HP Disability Awareness event. Everything seems to be going as planned. HP is excited about this event and hope to expand it next year by getting other businesses and the City involved — create a City-wide event. COD members are encouraged to attend the HP event. If you want to go, let Frank know so he can make arrangements for you. NOTE: The September meeting for the COD has been changed to Monday, September 9. This is so the Commission can discuss and do any last-minute planning/arranging for the upcoming Perspectives Show. Meeting adjourned at 4:00 pm.