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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 08/12/1991COMMISSION ON DISABILITY Minutes August 12, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Roy Beauchamp Mike Wilson Dale Dirks Denise Scheberle Arne Anderson Shirley Reichenbach MEMBERS ABSENT: Angela Byrne, excused Bob Wilmot, excused Judy Sayre, excused Lori Gehricke Jeannie Morris STAFF PRESENT: Mike Gebo Ann Reichert The minutes from the July meeting were approved. OLD BUSINESS Chairperson Shirley Reichenbach and Arne Anderson reviewed the Mission Statement. Dale Dirks mentioned one of his concerns was that Larimer County and the City should work together and suggested getting a liaison with Larimer County to attend COD meeting. The Work Plan for 1991 was reviewed for new members. The snow removal program will get under way again in Sept/Oct. The idea of putting the program on cable t.v. was mentioned. Handicapped Parking reminders were discussed and tags passed out to members. If anyone needs more, they are available at City Hall West or in the Building Inspection Office. Board chairperson Shirley Reichenbach suggested someone for COD attend the Human Services Relations Commission that meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5:30-7:00pm. Arne Anderson volunteered to attend. Boardmember Scheberle asked how the COD educates the public about the ADA rules. Board chairperson Shirley Reichenbach stated that when the plan check committee reviews plans, they include a letter Commission August 12, Page 2 on Disability 1991 to the contractor,,, owner, or - architect letting them know their plans have been review by COD and the Building Inspection Office is available for technical advise. Mike Gebo stated he is relatively new to this commission. He sees this commission as a very worthwhile group and he is available to assist. He stated if anyone has a need to put something on the agenda, call ShirleyReichenbach. He would like to see this commission conducted formally and in a business like manner. Because of time limitations, the group needs to stay to the agenda. Mayor Kirkpatrick was on the agenda to speak to the Commission, but was called out of town, so was unable to attend. Kathy Fromme, City Council member, is looking into using tokens at the Lincoln Center Pool. COD was concerned that there was an extra charge to use the hot tub at the Lincoln Center and not at EPIC. Kathy Fromme is also exploring purchasing a handicap lift to put in the deep end of EPIC. Chairperson Reichenbach said the 1st Year Anniversary of ADA, "Calling on America" did not go as planned, but an open house was held at CIC instead of Barrier Awareness Day. The ballards on Willox and College avenue were discussed. Mike Gebo will follow-up on that problem. Mike suggested this might be a project for ADA to take on. Burger King's handicapped parking was discussed. The slope is too steep because of the City's requirement for drainage. Mike Gebo suggested COD plan check committee, as well as himself, get involved earlier in the planning stage, conceptual review. Shirley check with the City transportation for the number of handicap plackets or licenses in the City, but has not received that information yet. A memorandum was distributed to members regarding the accessibility of the City Council Chambers. This has been a project that COD has been working on the last couple months. Shirley reported she attended a meeting on Open Spaces/Natural Areas in Fort Collins. The City is developing a master plan now. She brought up that the bike paths are very nice for disabled people. The plan is to have these natural/open places accessible to the handicapped also. It was mentioned there are no curb cuts at Drake and College on the Southwest corner. Mike Gebo checked into 106 South Bryan, and the parking lot does comply with code. Commission August 12, Page 3 On Disability 1991 NEW BUSINESS Federal Fair Housing Act held a seminar that Mike Gebo and Sharon Getz from the Building Inspection office, and Shirley Reichenbach attended. The Federal Fair Housing Act is currently being looked at for Fort Collins. The act has to do with four or more residential units in a building. Presently Fort Collins has stricter criteria than the Federal codes. This act is similar to ADA and whereas you can pursue the owner/architect with regard to accessibility. Sharon Getz has put together a letter that will be submitted to the builders notifying them that the plans submitted do not meet the criteria to comply with the Federal Fair Housing Act. Building Inspection Office will let the builders know what the rules and regulation are before the project is too far into the process. Shirley Reichenbach stated the State has the authorize stop any project at anytime, if the regulations are not met. Shirley Reichenbach passed out forms to apply to Partners in Leadership Program to be held in Denver over the next six months. The deadline to apply is August 31, 1991 PLAN REVIEW The following address/sites were reviewed by the Plan Review Committee: 2301 Research Blvd. 233 Jefferson Street 1901 E Horsetooth 1420 E Stuart 913 Myrtle Street 2519 S Shields 230 South College 3500 S College - Gourmet Coffee Shop/Mall 123 N College Ave 1024 Lemay 4821 Wheaton Dr 900 Worthington 130 West Laurel 5124 S. College Dale Dirks volunteered to serve on the Plan Review committee. The Mayors Award sub -committee was established. The executive board will make up this committee. The nomination forms will be available at 300 LaPorte Avenue or 281 North College. After the forms are updated, Ann Reichert will have them available for distribution. Ann will also include a copy of the nomination form in with the copy of the minutes. The committee will update press releases. Commission on Disability August 12, 1991 Page 4 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Election of officers was held. New officers are: Chairperson - Shirley Reichenbach Vice -Chair - Arne Anderson Member -at -large - Dale Dirks The meeting was adjourned. Nest meeting September 9, 1991