HomeMy WebLinkAboutM2006_12_01Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
December 1, 2006
A meeting for the Brookings Committee for People who Have Disabilities was held at 2:30p.m. on
Friday December 1, 2006 in the Brookings City Hall with the following members present: Kurt
Cogswell, Emily Bennett, Vickie Riggs, Dona Kornbaum, Dave Bertelson, Lisa Sonnenburg, Jeff
Vostad, Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks and Jessie Kuechenmeister.
Next meeting of the committee is scheduled for Friday, January 12`h, 2007 at 2:00p.m.
Welcome Jeff Vostad to the committee!!
Emergency Preparedness Plan Subcommittee report: Kurt passed out the notes from the
subcommittees meeting. He has developed a rough draft of a card that can be used to collect
information to input into the 911 system. Kurt will be checking with BMU (utility mailing) to see if
the cards can go out with the monthly utility bills. Also, before any information is collect, approval
will be sought from the city attorney.
Residential Facility Subcommittee report: Vicki reported that she has spoke with Duane Majors
(sp?) who is the supervisor of the Community Counseling Center in Huron. The Bradfield Leary
Center (Residential Facility) is associated with this. Vicki is going to arrange a trip to Huron to visit
the Bradfield Leary Center and talk to Duane for those interested. Also, Vicki has talked to NAMI
members and will be arranging a subcommittee meeting for members interested.
Governor's Award Nominations: Emily reported the nomination forms will be taken care of and
submitted. Thanks Emily for doing this!
Update on ADA Leadership Network: Shari was absent; however, Kurt reported that everything is
moving along.
Updates/News: 1 --Dona reported that St. Cloud State in their sporting venue has the glass panes with
the pipe on top. This was in reference to the Frost arena and the less friendly assessable seating
opportunities.
2 --Nancy reported that the meeting with the Boys and Girls Club went okay. Ryan Greene from the
Paralyzed Vets of America was also present at the meeting where plans were reviewed. The concern is
still present with the 4 ft stage and a lift being used instead of a ramp. Other concerns have been
addressed....
3 --Dave, Kurt, and Vicki will meet to complete the annual report.
Election of Officers:
Kurt was elected chair and Dave was elected vice -chair. Dona made the motion and Vicki seconded it.
The vote was unanimous. Thanks guys!!
Meeting adjourned at 2:55pm
Minutes submitted by Jessie Kuechenmeister