Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Start Time: 12 p.m. End Time: 1 p.m. Location: City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room Purpose: Regular scheduled meeting Attended: Marcus VanDam, Ardell Fiedler, Sarah Johnson, Deb Kambel, Steve Kelsey, Susan Hooks, Cindy Kirschman, Doris Stusiak, Krista Bau, Holly Gederos, Dalita Meyer, Eric Vetter, Tom Wanttie, Mendy Jones, Kris Fastenau, Laura Stoltenburg Absent: Marianne Dale, Becca Wells, Kristi Myhre, Dawn Brush, Ted Kneebone, Dawn LaMee, Nancy Kelsey, Cody Roggatz 1. Standing Items 1.1 Update on “Did You Realize” report was an addition to the agenda. 1.2 Motion to approve minutes from April 2016 meetings was made by Cindy Kirschman, second by Tom Wanttie; motion carried. 1.3 Treasurer’s Report – Laura Stoltenburg provided the committee with a projected budget sheet, based on anticipated expenses, that she developed and then also Karl Albert’s spreadsheet of our to-date budget. Our general account balance is $1449.50. Current approved expenses are $586.50, leaving us with a projected balance of $863. There was some discussion as to whether or not the previous motion to approve $200 BAD expenses would cover the donations of $50 each to the Autism Parent Support Group and FallOut Creative Community for their assistance at BAD. Officers will review emails/previous minutes to check out the language of the previous minutes/motion and report back to the committee. Eric Vetter made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report from April 2016, second by Tom Wanttie; motion carried. 2. Committee Reports 2.1. BAD – April 21, 2017, is locked in as the date for Barrier Awareness Day 2017. All evaluations from the schools have been received. Ardell Fiedler and Deb Kambel volunteered to assist with tallying the results. Thank you cards were sent to all the sponsors. 2.2. Partners in Community Pride – Eric Vetter reported that the committee is needing volunteers for the spring residential cleanups next year. The cleanup event is a project for Partners in Community Pride committee. 2.3. Transportation – Tom Wanttie reported that half of the railing at the RideLine office is in place. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the office when the ramp and rail are completed. 2.4. Education Enhancement Award – no report needed until August meeting 2.5. NDEAM – The morning of October 12, 210, is the tentative date for the event. There is a committee meeting scheduled on May 24 at 10:30 to further plan the event, which will consist of a presentation by Steve Hanamura, along with a resource fair for employers.  2.6. ADA Anniversary Celebration – The committee of Eric Vetter, Holly Gederos and Krista Bau is looking for volunteers that will help the evening of the event. A tentative date of July 29 has been set. Possibly a street party, similar to last year’s event, is being discussed. 3. Old Business 3.1. Housing Authority Update (Susan Hook, Cindy Kirschman) – Deb Kambel has volunteered to print 75 of the housing brochures. Eric Vetter made a motion that the committee purchase an ink cartridge and paper for the printing, seconded by Tom Wanttie; motion carried. 3.2. Curb Cut and Accessible Parking Issues Update (Eric Vetter) – Parking cards have been printed and distributed to all members. Extra cards are available from Laura Stoltenburg at the Division of Rehabilitation Services. 3.3. Chamber for Good Website Update (Doris Stusiak) - Doris is still working on getting the committee’s information on the website. 3.4. Brown County Fair Participation (Eric Vetter, Laura Stoltenburg, all) –An invoice for $300 for the juggling performance has not yet been received. Laura did receive an email from Derek Ricci, BC Fair Board Manager, regarding wording changes for fair exhibits. 3.5. Did You Realize? – Tabled for June meeting. 4. New Business - none 5. Review Upcoming Dates 5.1. Aspire Annual Foundation Dinner – June 1, 2016/Tim Miles, Speaker 6. Tom Wanttie made a motion to adjourn with second by Eric; motion carried. 7. Next Meeting: June 21, 2016