HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 09/24/2015COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Fort Collins City Hall 12:15 p.m.
Thursday September 24, 2015
Present: Marilee Boylan, Michael Marr, Terry Schlicting, Leslie Efird, Sherri
Reichow, Michael Marr, Hettie Hueber, Michael Devereaux, Rose Luna
Absent: Michelle Miller (with contact)
City: Ethan Cozzens, Dawn Nelson
Guests: Peter Iengo-Fort Collins Utilities, Emma Belmont-Transfort, Travis Paige-
Fort Collins Utilities, Craig Dubin -Transfort, Angela Byrne, Mandy Morgan
Call to Order: 12:24 p.m.
1. Introductions
2. Approval of August Minutes: Schlicting moved to approve. Boylan seconded.
3. Open Discussion:
a. Boylan handed out an action alert about the bus stops in Fort Collins and
asked commission members to attend the Oct. 6th
City Council meeting.
b. Marr told the commission about the 15-minute delay for Dial-A-Ride and
talked about the need for automated system. Craig Dubin informed the
COD about the Dial-A-Ride automated system cost and said the system
can be set up for an automated system at an additional cost to the City.
4. New Business:
a. Peter Iengo from Fort Collins Utilities spoke about a comprehensive
portfolio of assistance programs that assist low-income electric
customers. He asked the COD for feedback. The pilot would be approved
by City Council early 2016. Iengo would appreciate a letter of support
from the commission.
b. Angela Byrne informed the COD about her difficulties using Fort Collins
transportation. She feels Dial-A-Taxi drivers are taking longer routes to
run up the meter, taking advantage of people with disabilities. Schlicting
and Dubin brainstormed with Byrne and offered some information on
who she could contact with more of her concerns.
c. Mayors Awards where voted on. This year the Mayors Awards will have a
name change. Mayors Awards are October 15, 2015.
5. Old Business:
a. No old business.
6. Community News and Updates:
a. No community news or updates.
Schlicting moved to adjourn. Efird seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 2:18
Submitted by Leslie Efird