HomeMy WebLinkAboutM2001_11_16Brookings Advisory Committee for People who have Disabilities
November 16, 2001
A meeting of the Brookings Advisory Committee for People who have Disabilities was field
at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2001, in Brookings City Hall with the following
members present: Kurt Cogswell, Dona Kornbaum, Marla Muxen, Emily Bennett, Roger
Seas, Nancy Hartenhoff, Amy Fry and Lynda Muller. Members absent: Sue Parrott and
Dave Bertelson.
Chairman Cogswell called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. The agenda was approved
as printed. The minutes were approved.
Next meeting: Friday, December 21'` at 11:00 a.m.
Announcements.
The subcommittee of Cogswell, Hartenhoff and Kornbaum will meet to review the
monthly packets of information to develop public service announcements.
The terms of Sue Parrott, Kay Cutler, Amy Fry, and Dave Bertelson expire at the end of
2001. All are eligible for reappointment.
Larson Ice Rink Family Restroom. Thornes reported that she was contacted by the Park
and Recreation Director on short notice to provide a letter of support for a Larson Ice
Rink family restroom request that was to go before the City Council. The City Council
deliberated during a planning meeting and action meeting regarding this change order
request. The request was ultimately granted on a split vote. The Council was not
opposed to the concept but objected to the added cost to the project. The Access Review
Committee reviewed the plans last spring after cuts had been made to the project budget
and had made a recommendation to redesign the plans to incorporate a family restroom.
The City Council was suggested family restroom be incorporated in the design of all future
city projects and advised the architect of this policy.
October Awareness Luncheon. Bennett reported that the event was very successful and
positive. Over 120 people attended.
2002 Budget Narrative Revisions. The Committee's original 2002 budget request of
$3,500 was reduced to $2,900. A subcommittee of Cutler, Cogswell and Thornes reviewed
the budget and recommended cutting the Chamber Advertisement activity of $250 and the
Homeshow activity of $400. Motion was made by Muxen, seconded by Kornbaum, to
revise the 2002 budget by eliminating the homeshow and chamber advertisements. All
present voted yes; motion carried.
There was discussion about how to maintain visibility among the building community. A
program at the annual local Builders Association meeting was suggested. Training
provided to students at the MultiDistrict Building Trades classes was also very effective.
Muxen volunteered to review the video, "A House for All Children" to determine if it
would be a useful training piece. February would be a good date to provide
information/training to the area builders.
Governor's Awards. Nominations have been received for the following (Committee
assignments are indicated): HyVee (Dave Bertelson); Becky Hetlund (Cogswell); Emily
Bennett (Nancy Schade); and Dave Purvis (Cogswell).
November 30"' Deadline to submit typed nominations to Thornes
November 30`" Deadline for proclamations
December ars Invitations sent to nominees
December 3rd Prepare press release
December T" Call to confirm attendance
December 10"' City Council Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
City ADA Coordinator's Report. Thornes reported that the City Building Inspector had
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a question how accessibility of temporary structures is addressed. Thornes is researching
the question and will respond.
SDSU Report. Nancy Schade, SDSU Disability Services Coordinator, reported that the
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities travels to campuses
across the country to interview students for federal positions. A representative is coming
to SDSU for the first time.
SDSU has a new resource called Trio. 160 students were selected to participate in the
program. The goal is to enhance retention efforts of high-risk students. 30 of the students
selected have a disability.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Hartenhoff reported that the church hopes to add on to the
facility and they have an immediate desire to make it accessible while maintaining its
historic integrity. Cogwell, Hartenhoff, and Thornes met with representatives of the State
Historic Preservation Center and local Historic Preservation Commission on November
15`' to review the site and make recommendations. Thornes said the church and
parsonage are architect -designed (Cramm) and the proposed design to construct a bell
tower on the south side was in the original 1912 plan. The subcommittee will write a
letter of recommendation that will be used during the presentation of options at the
church's January board meeting.
Annual Report. Thornes reported that an annual reporting by City Boards, Committees,
and Commissions is a new program that was proposed in the 2002 City Clerk budget and.
adopted by the City Council. The city hopes the creation of an annual meeting and/or
event of all commissions, boards and committees will provide volunteers the opportunity
to socialize, exchange ideas, seek partnering opportunities and provide a report to each
other and the City Council regarding their activities. Another objective this program
achieves is the fulfillment of the Council's annual evaluation of each board's mission and
continued need.
Reporting Timelines
Committees will be require to submit an abbreviated written 2001 Annual
Report to the City Manager by February 2002.
The regular reporting timeline would be an annual written report and
presentation at a December 2002 event to report on the current year and
outline goals for the coming year.
2001 Report Format: Written only, no presentations. Report Topics:Summary of
Purpose, Report on programs and services, Expenditure report, Goals and
objectives for the coming year, and unmet needs
2002 Report Format: Verbal Reports - 5 minutes in length, written Report:
summary of Purpose, Report on programs and services, Performance Measurement
Summary (example - donated volunteer hours), Expenditure report, Goals and
objectives for the coming year, and Unmet needs.
Election of Vice Chairman. Kay Cutler was elected to the position of vice chair by
unanimous consent.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Submitted by Shari Thornes