Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Start Time: 12 p.m. End Time: 1 p.m. Location: City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room Purpose: Regular scheduled meeting Attended: Tom Wanttie, Susan Hook, Cindy Kirschman, Deb Kambel, Steve Kelsey, Sarah Dorich, Holy Gederos, Kris Fastenau, Becca wells, Doris Stusiak Absent: Dalita Meyer, Laura Stoltenberg, Krista Bau, Ardelle Fiedler, Eric Vetter, Cody Roggatz, Nancy Kelsey 1. Standing Items 1.1 Any additions to agenda? No additions 1.2 Review and approve minutes from February and March 2017 Meeting: February minutes weren’t available to approve so they will be held over to the May meeting. March minutes were reviewed. Motion to approve by Deb Kambel & seconded by Sara Dorich. Motion carried. 1.3 Review and approve Treasurer’s report from March 2017 Meeting: The chairperson shared the report provided by Laura Stoltenberg. The general account balance remains at $2000.25 and the BAD balance from 2016: $303.50. Donations received to date for BAD: NSU Lions club- $50, SD RehabAction - $500, ILC - $100. Anticipated donations not received yet: Aberdeen Ride Line - $200, Avera- $250, Ophthalmology Assoc. - $200, Lioness Club - $50, and TSLP - $100. Committee members are reminded to obtain a purchase order from Marie at the City for BAD purchases and to let Laura know if you deposit and donations/submit any billings. 2. Committee Reports 2.1 BAD – April 21: Committee members & volunteer are asked to be at the Civic Arena by 8:15am. T-shirts were ordered for the students only. 2.2 Partners in Community Pride – No report 2.3 Transportation – Tom Wanttie picked up the new bus and it is already in service. There is still a wait list for student riders. Ride Line will transport 2.5 miles out of Aberdeen. There has been an increase in the number of requests for rides for wheelchair users. 2.4 Education Enhancement Award – Cindy Kirschman reported the award has changes to $300 from $500. Deadline for applications is August 15. 2.5 NDEAM – The subcommittee if finalizing the details for the event which will be held in October. The movie “Life Animated” will be shown at the Capitol Theater. The next planning meeting is June 8, 8am at the DRS conference room. 2.6 ADA Anniversary Celebration – Tentatively scheduled for July 21 outside the Red Rooster. Plans are to have a band play and the Red Rooster and Mayors Committee will each pay $50. There will be games and other activities available. Holly is also looking into getting ice cream from Culvers. 3. Old Business 3.1 By-Law changes – The committee reviewed the proposed changes under Section: Appointments. Item C. A quorum of 1/3 of the current membership of the Mayor’s Committee must be present for transac- tion of any and all committee business. Item G. Three consecutive unexcused absentees (change to absences) would result in the member being withdrawn from the committee. Motion made by Becca Wells to approve the changes including the word change from absentees to absences and seconded by Holly Gederos. Motion carried. 3.2 Recap of Aspire Prom - Becca Wells reported 145 people were served dinner at this event. 95 tickets were pre sold and the remaining people showed up at the door. It was a successful and fun event as {00027685.DOCX / 1}  reported by Holly Gederos. 3.3 Recap of Dinner in the Dark –Doris Stusiak reported there were 170 attendees and the event raised approximately $4000. 4. New Business 4.1 Gypsy Day Float with SDSBVI? Gypsy Days will take place on September 30, 2017. The theme this year Will be “Wolves go adventuring.” Ardelle Fiedler is wondering if there is interest in partnering with the school on a float. Deb Kambel pointed out that she had received feedback that the Mayor’s Committee wasn’t that visible as a partner the last time it was done. Other committee members reported that the students had most of the float built so there wasn’t much to do. The committee provided some candy for the float. Sarah Dorich proposed that the topic be held over until the next meeting when there are more committee members present to discuss and vote on it. This is tabled until the next meeting. 4.2 Invitation to Community Needs Assessment Stakeholder Meeting (April 26 & 27)- Tom Wanttie read a Letter from the City of Aberdeen inviting community members who utilize communication services From Midco or Northern Valley to attend and provide input for the renewing contracts. 5. Review Upcoming Dates – April 21: Barrier Awareness Day April 27: Forum on Methamphetamine use at the Public Safety Building (12pm -1pm) 6. Ending Items – Adjourn meeting: Motion made by Cindy Kirschman and seconded by Becca Wells. 7. Next Meeting – May 16, 2017 {00027685.DOCX / 1}