HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 12/10/2015COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Fort Collins City Hall 12:15 p.m.
Thursday December 10, 2015
Present: Terry Schlicting, Marilee Boylan, Hettie Hueber, Michael Devereaux, Michelle
Miller
Absent: Michael Marr, Leslie Efird, Rose Luna (with contact), Sherri Reichow
City: Ethan Cozzens, Dawn Nelson
Guests: Maureen McCarthy-City of Fort Collins, Ginny Sawyer-City of Fort Collins, Dan
Weinheimer-City of Fort Collins, Pete Iengo-City of Fort Collins
Call to Order: 12:16 p.m.
1. Introductions
2. Approval of Minutes: November Minutes – Terry Schlicting moved to approve the
November minutes and Michele Miller seconded. The minutes were approved.
3. Open Discussion: None.
4. New Business:
a. Ginny Sawyer and Dan Weinheimer presented on current plans to review the impact
of Uber, Airbnb, VRBO, etc. in the City for the purpose of determining how or if they
should be regulated. Currently, there are approximately 300 of these
listings/providers including home rentals and even bedroom rentals. Discussion
centered on accessibility issues and the importance of including the perspective of
people with disabilities as decisions are made.
b. Pete Iengo came to review progress on the utility low income/medical assistance
survey. He reviewed the current rate structure, as well as the proposed rate
structure and reported that requalification letters have been mailed that include
questions regarding income to identify those making between 50-60% of median
income. He will report back again when the majority of the surveys have been
returned and he knows how many households will be excluded from the new
program due to income criteria. At that time we can make a final decision
regarding COD support for program.
5. Old Business:
a. It was reported by Maureen that six new businesses in Old Town have joined the
ramp program: Back Country Deli, Pour Brothers Community Tavern, Su Hiro, Wags,
Kansas City Kitty, and Leroy’s Lock & Safe. Ramps have been delivered to these
businesses and doorbells have been installed. It was suggested that a “Thumbs Up!”
be submitted to the Coloradoan to recognize these businesses.
b. Transportation Questionnaire – After making slight adjustments to a couple
questions, Hettie Hueber made a motion to approve and distribute the
Transportation Questionnaire. Terry Schlicting seconded the motion and it was
passed.
6. Community News and Updates:
a. No new community news or updates.
b. Terry moved to adjourn meeting, Marilee seconded.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:10 pm.
Submitted by Hettie Hueber