HomeMy WebLinkAboutM2006_09_22Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
September 22, 2006
A meeting for the Brookings Committee for People who Have Disabilities was held at
2:OOp.m. on Friday September 22, 2006 in the Brookings City Hall with the following
members present: Kurt Cogswell, Emily Bennett, Vickie Riggs, Dona Kornbaum, Dave
Bertelson, Jessie Kuechenmeister and Lisa Sonnenburg. Members not present: Nancy
Hartenhoff-Crooks and Tom Schaffer.
Next meeting of the committee is scheduled for Friday, October 27th, 2006 at
2:30p.m.
Wrap-up discussions:
A) ADA Anniversary Event — Ice Cream Social; The event went very well,
however, attendance was low this year. There is a new Director for the Minicipal
Band. We had a couple of committee members there to serve ice cream.
B) ABLE Awards; SDSU's Caldwell Hall received the ABLE Award before the
City Council.
C) T -Shirts & Magnets; Jessie has purchased the shirts and magnets for the
committee members. They look great! Thanks Jessie!!
ABLE Award Process: Emily reported that the NDEAM Event is coming together.
Mike Wahling will hold a session to talk about Social Security Benefits and work as
well as the Ticket -To -Work Program. Mike will also address working with students
in transition from high school. The luncheon will begin at 11:30am and last until
1:30pm. Kurt will introduce the Committee and Mayor Munsterman. Mayor
Munsterman will read the awards and present them to the recipients. Lisa Pierce from
Voc. Rehab., will introduce the keynote speaker, Chris Olson. From 1:30pm-about
3pm, there will be a Resource Fair in one of the conference rooms at the Brookings
Inn. Brookings Engraving will make the clocks for the recipients.
Governor's Awards Nominations: The 2006 Nominations for this year's Governor's
Awards are: Brookings Area Transit Authority for the Brookings 2006 Distinguished
Service Award. Daktronics for the Outstanding Employer of more than 100
Employees. Pizza Ranch for the Outstanding Employer of less than 100 Employees,
Brookings Health System for the Outstanding Public Employer. Kris Warnke for the
Outstanding Public Personnel Award. Crystal Deknikker for the Outstanding
Employee with a Disability. Melissa DeBoer for the Outstanding Employee with a
Disability. Judy Cooley for the Oustanding Citizen with a Disability.
Emergency Network: Vickie has suggested that the committee get involved with
devising an Emergency Services Plan for Persons with Disabilities, elderly individuals
and others with special needs. Vickie recommended that these individuals register
with the Brookings Police Department or we may have to get people registered. A
subcommittee was formed to work on the Emergency Network as well as to talk
about trying to obtain a Mental Health Assisted Living in Brookings. Members on the
subcommittee are Jessie, Vickie, Dona, Emily and Lisa.
ADA Leadership Network: Shari reported that she spoke with Pat Going and he said
that there are 6 states (group of 35 who would like to participate in the Network).
There are new ADA related tools "out of the box" for free which consist of a DVD
about accommodations and photos. There is a $150,000 to use for various projects.
Thus, the wish list developed for people to come up with "wishes" of where they
would like to see the money be used. The committee should come up with their wish
list and send it to Kurt.
ADA Coordinator's ReportNpdates:
Southside Park: Has accessible restrooms!
Police Department: There will be a new accessible entrance in 2008.
Hillcrest Pool/curb ramp: The grade on the ramp is incorrect and must be rebuilt
from the street into Hillcrest to make it correct and accessible.
Announcements/Correspondence/Calendar:
The URC's Child Care Center will be city funded.
Meeting adjourned at 2:50pm
Minutes submitted by Lisa Sonnenburg