HomeMy WebLinkAboutM2001_01_05Brookings Advisory Committee for People who have Disabilities
January 5, 2001
A meeting of the Brookings Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities was held on Friday,
January 5,2001 ot9,00o.m.inCity Hall. Members present: Kurt Cogswell, Amy Fry, Dona
Kornboun\ Nancy Hortenof[ Lynda Mo|k*r David Be,*e|son,Marla Muxen. Emily Bennett, Roger
Seas, and Sue Parrott. Absent members: Allen Muller and Kay Cutler. Shari Dunn, City Clerk,
was present.
Chairman Cogswell called the meeting toorder ofP'ODuu� Dona Kumboumwas welcomed os
the newest member to the Committee.
Discussion regarding ostudent from Bangladesh was added tothe agenda.
Minutes. The minutes ofOctober l6.2O00were approved oswritten.
Next Megt �n. Thursday, February I It at 8:00 a.m.
Focus for Abilities, Jan -Feb 200l; The ADA Today, Fall 2000;ADA Guide for
Small Towns; The ADA & City Governments
Discussion of Goals & Objectives for 2001 and Calendar of Events. The 2001 City Budget
Narrative was distributed to the members. A draft schedule of events for the year was reviewed.
Barrier Awareness Da)Ls. A\oxenneported that Brookings High School students under the direction
ofJolene Dunbar are again available this year towork onthe project. Moadditional help from
college students will beneeded this year. Attendance bycommittee members hooversee the event
would be welcomed. The event is tentatively scheduled for the week of k400h 51h. Additional
time will bescheduled for &4edurySchool. Press releases will beprepared. Photographing the
activities was suggested. |twas noted that Easter Seals might have activities and information that
may be helpful.
Homeshow 2001. The Brookings Area Homeshoxv is scheduled for March lD and 11 at the
Multiplex. Booth sizes are 8x 10 and 1 0x1 0. Ideas for the booth:
* Free things togive away
v Information to distribute unthe Committee
* Information onvan conversions /Seod
* Vision screening (Bennett calling)
* Obstacle course — additional space of 1 5x2O would be needed
w School District information onscreening (LMuller)
* Free meal giveaways (Perk|ns,Cospecs,[o6&Ruby, Bagel Works &Sobwoy),
* Feature article byKubo|Y
Muller and Seas left and Nartenhoffarrived of9`4Ooxn.
Website. Donn reported that the City is actively working on a dfv website. Committee website
Summer Arts Festival Committee. 8ertebonand Nuxenoffered ioattend the monthly committee
meetings that one held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday at Artworks.
Chamber Advertisement. Parrott offered to work onthis project. Copy must behothe City Clerk
on or before the second Tuesday at noon.
Accessible Van. Cogswell reported that the City Manager has invited entities involved in
transportation to a meeting to discuss the needs in Brookings.
Accessibility to Healthcare Services for Persons with Disabilities. It was noted for the minutes that
the students that brought the inaccessibility issues to the Committee's attention were notified of the
results. The Brookings Clinic will correct the problem this spring. The Brookings Hospital has
installed signage.
ADA Coordinator's Repo . No report.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Submitted by Shari Dunn, City Clerk