HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 03/22/2012COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Fort Collins City Hall: Council Information Center 12:15 p.m.
March 22, 2012
PRESENT: Michael Devereaux, Jennifer Arndt, Terry Schlichting, Wendie Robinson, Hettie
Hueber, Jeffrey Coon
ABSENT: Gwendolyn Dillman (Contact), Michelle Miller (Contact), Jim Dunlap (Without
Contact)
CITY: Ethan Cozzens, Rosanne McDonnell
GUESTS: George Knight, Myles Crane, Jennifer Palacios
Call to Order: 12:15 p.m.
1. Introductions
In addition to the COD members present, three guests were present. Myles Crane from
the City of Fort Collins Human Relations Commission; George Knight from Elderhaus;
and Jennifer Palacios, a Physical Therapist Assistant student from Morgan Community
College who was a guest of Jeffrey Coon.
2. Approval of February Meeting Minutes
As the COD secretary, Michelle Miller, was absent, the February minutes were
unavailable and will be reviewed at the April COD meeting.
3. Open Discussion General Public
George Knight from Elderhaus reported that the crosswalk previously discussed remains
unchanged and unsafe. Ethan Cozzens responded that the City is in the process of
looking at this situation. Mr. Knight did point out that neighbors of the Elderhaus have
trimmed their hedges that were partially blocking the sidewalk and this has improved the
safety of their residents.
4. New Business
a. Elder Abuse Forum
Myles Crane, representing the Senior Advisory Committee of the Human Relations
Commission, requested COD participation in the Elder Abuse Forum being held on
October 22, 1012. He specifically asked if the COD would recommend a panelist for
this event, especially as it may related to the disabled elderly. Hueber made a motion
for the COD to participate, Arndt seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. Mr. Crane also requested a call for nominees for the HRC Women’s
Committee awards being held on May 1, 2012.
b. Bicycle Coordinator Update
Coon updated the COD that Molly North has been named Interim Bicycle
Coordinator for the City of Fort Collins. After a short discussion, Cozzens offered to
Contact Ms. North to request that wheelchair users be included in the “Bike to Work
Day.”
c. Mason Corridor MAX BRT Station Naming
Coon notified the COD that he, Devereaux and Arndt are planning on attending a
workshop on March 29, 2012 in order to assist in naming the MAX BRT station near
NRCC/Whole Foods.
d. COD Soapbox (WC/Bike Lane Usage)
Devereaux presented for approval the proposed Soapbox article regarding the use of
wheelchairs in bike lanes. After review, no changes to the text were recommended.
Coon made a motion to approve the article for submission to the Coloradoan on
behalf of the COD. Hueber seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
e. Boards and Commissions Process Improvement Feedback Meeting
Coon and Devereaux notified the COD that they had been invited to participate in this
meeting on April 2
nd
or April 4
th
to provide feedback from our commission regarding
process improvements for boards and commissions.
5. Old Business
a. Hearing Loop Update
Cozzens reported that the priority list of facilities for the City of Fort Collins to
consider installing hearing loops has been submitted for funding. This list was
developed the feedback from the COD and includes 14 facilities within the city.
6. Community News And Updates
Robinson announced that two events related to the ARC of Larimer County are
upcoming. These are the “Art for ARC” and the “Changes in Attitudes” talent show.
Information on these events will be emailed to COD members.
7. Adjourn
Hueber made a motion to adjourn, Arndt seconded and motion passed unanimously.