HomeMy WebLinkAboutM2006_03_03Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
March 3, 2006
A meeting for the Brookings Committee for People who Have Disabilities was held at
2:00p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2006 in the Brookings City Hall with the following
members present: Kurt Cogswell, Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks, Tom Schaffer, Dona
Kornbaum, Dave Bertelsen and Lisa Sonnenburg.
Members not present: Vickie Riggs, Emily Bennett, Kristie Ching, Jessie
Kuechenmeister & Lois Hatton.
Next meeting of the committee is scheduled for Friday, April 14, 2006 at 2p.m.
Barrier Awareness DM: Barrier Awareness Days was very successful this year. There
was a nice article on the front page of the Register talking about the event.
National ADA Symposium & Expo -April 10-12, 2006 -St. Louis:_ Nancy will attend the
Expo in St. Louis. Thank you Nancy!!!
Action to approve the 2005 annual report to the City Council: The 2005 annual
report was approved by the committee.
Updates:
Frost Arena; Kurt wrote the letter to Dr. Michael Reger to make recommendations
for changes to the Frost Arena. Dr. Reger responded to say that he appreciated
Kurt's input, etc. However, they will not make the changes (please see the letters).
Capital -Line; Kurt also visited Capital Line and made recommendations to the
Company. He has not received a response from Capital Line. Kurt will send
another letter to consult with Capital Line.
First Bank & Trust; Kurt wrote a letter to suggest parking alternatives.
Perkins; Committee to set up a meeting with the Manager at Perkins to discuss
the women's bathroom.
Website Idea; Tom stated when he was looking for resources for his disabled
child, he was unsuccessful. He proposed we have a web site for people to access.
Tom will look into this. Information for people on the city web site and/or
chamber of commerce website. The other alternative would be to have our own
website with resources on it. Look into what persons with disabilities are looking
for. Tom will be in charge of managing the website.
Scent -Free Restrooms; David looked into the cost of the scent free restrooms and
labor. Motion censor switch, faucet & fan. Eliminate the automatic scent
dispenser. David will continue to gather information.
DBTACS Legislation; Committee could compose a statement to be sent out to
Washington D.C. or to Sen. Johnson, Herseth and Thune. Comments and
suggestions should be made to Kurt by Monday.
Special Olympics; May 18-20, 2006 in Brookings. Looking for Donors to fund the
event. Budget of $29,800.00. Contact information to the individuals who are
organizing. Committee can volunteer time, etc, to Special Olympics.
NDEAM; Transition training and a luncheon with a speaker. Lisa asked the
committee for $500.00 donation.
Education for Professionals in the School; Identifying early signs of mental illness
in young teens. Provide an inservice for teachers. Resources available for the
transitioning of students.
ADA Coordinator's Report:
Front Street/Depot Parking; Still in progress!
Liquor Store; In Progress!
Doors Open Event; Nancy will explore this further.
New SDSU Wellness Center; City must review and approve the plans of
accessibility. Nancy is working on designing an accessible wellness center.
Announcements/Correspondence/Calendar:
■ Rocky Mountain Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center
Newsletter
Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Lisa Sonnenburg