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October 9, 2008
Members Present: Mary Elizabeth Lenahan, Mare Franklin-Gaumer, Bev
Hageseth, Vivian Armendariz, and Terry Schlicting.
Absent: Harry Meyer, Jason Holland, and Alva Vineyard.
City Liaison: Bruce Byrne and Jenna Stieben
Guests: No guests in attendance
1. Introductions — No introductions necessary
2. Call to Order 12:25 by Terry Schlicting
3. Approval of Minutes
Mary Elizabeth moved to approve the minutes.
Terry seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. Open Discussion General Public & Community News
Topics included:
County Launches Emergency Registry:
Bev Hageseth shared an article from the Fort Collins Coloradoan regarding
the emergency registry for the Larimer County Special Needs Registry
located at www.larimer.org or call 211.
5. New Business
Accessible Apartment Complex:
On Harmony Road - Mare Franklin-Gaumer brought up the issue regarding
access to the complex. Bruce explained the city is trying to gain an easement
for use of the land next to the complex so the city can put a sidewalk in.
Liaison Updates:
Bev has tried to contact representatives from the Senior Advisory Board and
the Building Review Board and was unable to reach anyone or get a call
back.
Intersections & Accessibility:
Vivian provided an update regarding accompanying a city representative to
assess the city intersections and accessibility. The city is surveying each city
intersection to determine if it is accessible and also which intersections can
be more easily accessible. The city has installed a motion detector at a
crosswalk to enable the signal to cross the street.
Meeting Roles & Responsibilities:
Vivian raised the issue regarding the last meeting addressing roles and
responsibilities and felt it was more of a "pat yourself on the back" session.
Lydia raised the issue about making our meetings more accessible utilizing
tools available such as NetMeeting, WebEx, and teleconferences. Bruce will
follow up with the City Attorney and MIS to determine if this is something
the COD can do and if we have to be present (in the room) to vote. Terry
believes people should be able to be involved to call in to our meetings.
Mayor's Awards:
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 11:30am at the 112 E. Willow Street,
Northside Atzlan Center. There are 60 people who have been invited and 32
have RSVP'd. Mary Elizabeth said award recipients would also be
recognized at the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21't
COD members need to be there at 11:15am. Trophies and plaques are all
ready.
Harry Meyer arrived at 1:12pm after a tour of Fort Collins.
Work Plan Session: November 13, 2008 at 12:00 — 3:00pm in the CIC.
www.fcgov.com select A-Z, then select "C", and then select Commission on
Disability and access the work plan. The COD will be setting the work plan.
6. Old Business
The COD will review the flow chart next month.
Mare requested a 6-month calendar for the City Council in the event COD
members want to participate or provide input. The calendar is available
online. Bruce volunteered to provide an update as to what the City Council
will be discussing at their meeting for the next month for those who may be
interested in attending.
Mary Elizabeth asked when Vivian and Terry would present the Community
Access PowerPoint and Brochure to City Council. A date will be set-up for
Vivian and Terry to be videotaped presenting the Access presentation for
Council members to view on their own.
Harry shared his experience at the "Honor Flight of WWII Veterans". Next
one to be held April 261h or 281h. — date to confirmed.
Board Appreciation Dinner scheduled for Nov. 51h
Meeting Adjourned at 1:42 p.m.