HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 02/11/2010Commission on Disability February 11, 2010
Members Present: Lydia Wiatrowski, Michael Devereaux, Hettie Hueber,
and Karen Perry.
Absent: Terry Schlicting, Mare Franklin-Gaumer, Michelle Miller, Jefferey
Coons, Kalen Logan, Sam Cavallaro, and Carrie Sue Rogers.
City Liaison: Rosanne McDonnell and Ethan Cozzens
Guests: Ruth-Ann Longacre, Barrier Busters and Kent Bryans, Human
Relations Commission Liaison to the COD
Call To Order: 12:33 pm by Michael Devereaux
Introductions
Approval of Minutes
The minutes have been approved pending a formal vote at our next meeting.
Open Discussion General Public
Kent Bryans shared his HR business card with the COD and Mike
Devereaux asked if the commission provided him with the cards. Kent
explained their city liaison Discussion on members getting business cards
through the city. Kent Bryans asked if we had any upcoming events or
activities we are sponsoring or hosting that we need help with.
New Business
Review COD Bylaws
Officer Elections
COD is unable to conduct formal business or vote on any Bylaws and
Officers due to lack of quorum.
Old Business
Green Building project – Ethan Cozzens explained Felix Lee was inquiring
as to whether or not there was anyone on the COD who would be interested
in serving on the technical review advisory committee. They would be
participants on the Green Code Review and meet twice per month for two
hours. Hettie asked if the person would be a liaison to the COD as well –
Ethan is going to get more information and will report back at our next
meeting.
Transfort Bus Stops
Ethan is working with Transfort for a specific phone number to address
snow removal and enable accessibility at the bus stops. This will be a
coordinated effort between City of Fort Collins Streets Department,
Transfort and Next Media.
EPIC
Karen Perry asked about an update at the EPIC center. She explained the bus
stop is across the street (Prospect) and the grade going down Riverside to
EPIC is too dangerous for someone in a wheelchair. Mare was going to look
into waiving the fee for Dial-A-Ride to get to EPIC.
Pat & Debbie Hamm brought up the issue regarding EPIC and Yvonne-Ruth
Longacre asked if anyone has any additional communication with them.
There is some concern on the expense of using Dial-A-Ride to get to EPIC
when people need to use Dial-A-Ride to get to medical appointments. Hettie
Hueber asked if anyone had looked at it from EPIC and see if EPIC would
be willing to shuttle or accommodate people by picking them up from the
bus stop. It appears it would be quite an expense for the City and does not
seem feasible.
Rosanne asked if SAINT 970-223-8604 or 970-223-8645 would be available
to shuttle people to EPIC. Yvonne-Ruth Longacre said there is a two-day
reservation notice.
Michael Devereaux suggested the Aspen Club could also be a contact.
Yvonne-Ruth Longacre asked if the bus stop is enclosed and if it would be
possible to add a phone so people could call EPIC and ask for assistance to
get to EPIC.
Hettie Hueber suggested we explore funding possibilities to help address the
expense of having to use Dial-A-Ride to access EPIC.
Lydia Wiatrowski believes it is the responsibility of the City to ensure full
accessibility to their buildings and suggested the COD draft a letter to bring
the issue to the attention of Mayor Hutchinson and City Council. Michael
Devereaux explained Terry Schlicting had sent a letter and read the letter to
the COD. It is the responsibility of the COD to advise the Mayor and the
City Council on issues pertaining to people with disabilities and since the
issue has not been resolved Lydia Wiatrowski suggested the COD draft a
follow-up letter.
Hettie Hueber volunteered to look into any available resources to help
address the issue of gaining access to EPIC.
Sub-Committee Reports
None
Community News & Updates
Tom Frey will be a keynote speaker at the Lincoln Center March 3, 2010
6:00pm – 9:00pm.
The City will be conducting a work session on March 23rd at 6:00pm at the
Council Information Center.
Meeting Adjourned at 1:38pm