Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Start Time: 12 p.m. End Time: 1 p.m. Location: City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room Purpose: Regular scheduled meeting Attended: Krista Bau, Marianne Dale, Ardell Fiedler, Susan Hook, Sarah Dorich, Nancy Kelsey, Steve Kelsey, Dalita Meyer, Laura Stoltenburg, Doris Stusiak, Tom Wanttie, Becca Wells Absent: Dawn Brush, Kristin Fastenau, Holly Gederos, Deb Kambel, Cindy Krischman, Kristi Myhre, Sandy Glover 1. Standing Items 1.1 Any additions to agenda? Ride Line added to agenda 1.2 Review and approve minutes from January 2017 Meeting: Motion by Doris Stusiak to approve the January meeting minutes. Susan Hook seconded. All approve 1.3 Review and approve Treasurer’s report from January 2017 Meeting: Laura Stoltenburg reviewed the financials indicating that the budget remains unchanged since the last meeting. Laura Stoltenburg also reviewed the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. Motion made by Eric Vetter to approve the treasure’s report seconded by Cody Roggatz. All Approved. 2. Committee Reports 2.1 BAD – The committee met and gave an update. The group wants to continue to give T-shirts and need donations. Will use the logo “It is o.k. to be different” on the T shirt. Would like to use the $200 in the budget to use for supplies. Asking for suggestions for a speaker, donations and volunteers to work the different stations. Cody made a recommendation Eric Vetter as the presenter. Eric Vetter agreed to be the presenter. Event will be April 21st. 2.2 Partners in Community Pride – No update 2.3 Transportation – Cody Roggatz gave update on looking for another bus with 16 person/3 wheelchair slots. Hired another part time driver and lost another part time driver. Continue with Summit run twice a day when they have riders. Airport report was for flight check and lighting check. The paper had a nice article about the wildlife and the airport. 2.4 Education Enhancement Award – No update. Tabled until April 2.5 NDEAM – Tentative date is Wednesday, October 18th. There will be a movie showed: “Life Animated” how his transition in life and the community. There is a discussion list of questions after the meeting. Making connections with other entities like NSU, Presentation College. 2.6 ADA Anniversary Celebration – Committee has not met at this time 3. Old Business 3.1 Accessible Parking: Eric Vetter reviewed the parking permit form with the committee. Would like to remind the medical committee to be conscientious of issuing temp permits vs long term permits. Also discussed promoting a access isles for handicap parking. Eric Vetter also reviewed the accessible parking at the Brown County Fair. Eric Vetter met with Derrick Ricci and made a suggestion for future handicapped parking and accessibility. Committee also reviewed more handicap seating and other chair seating for those attending at the grandstand. 3.2 Did you Realize Campaign Status: Putting together quotes 3.3 Budget Committee recommendations: Committee suggests adjusting the budget to make up for the current year’s deficit of $215.76. Recommend a 2017-18 budget of $2,000. Doris gave an update of what the Mayor’s advisory committee wound be able to participate with the chamber if we continue with being a Chamber member. Eric Vetter will contact the chamber to be placed on the “Chamber for Good” list and obtain a donation. Motion to move the $15.76 from the ADA balance to the general account by Ardell Fiedler and Krista Bau seconded – all aye. {00030515.DOCX / 1}  3.4 Quorum Clarification- Doris Stusiak gave an update that there is a discrepancy with the definition of quorum. Laura Stoltenburg moved to change the quorum to be 1/3 of committee members. Seconded by Eric Vetter. All aye. Eric Vetter made a motion to amend the bylaws that if a member has 3 consecutive unexcused absences will be withdrawn from the committee…. Seconded by Susan Hook. All aye. This will start March of 2017 3.5 Application process for Handicap Parking Permit 3.6 Pampered Chef Fundraiser? Dawn Brush inquired in a past meeting about a fund raiser. Laura Stoltenburg inquired with the Mayor’s office and the office indicated there is no issue with having fund raisers. 4. New Business 4.1 Business After Hours for Non-Profit/ Service Organizations March 9 – Yelduz Shrine: Group decided to have a booth. Eric Vetter and Dalita Meyer will man the booth. 4.2 Discussion about options for Ride Line setting up rides via e-mail/text for those with limited speech capabilities. 4.3 4.4 5. Review Upcoming Dates Barrier awareness April 21st, Chamber March 9th, NDEAM – October 19 6. Ending Items – Adjourn Eric Vetter made motion to adjourn, Cody Roggatz seconded. All aye. 7. Next Meeting – March 21, 2017 {00030515.DOCX / 1}