Laramie Advisory Commission on Disabilities

Laramie Advisory Commission on Disabilities Zoom 5:00-6:00 pm January 5, 2023 Meeting Minutes Members Present: Katie Harmon, Michaela Rank, Emmalee Moore, Michelle Blakely, Gabriela Salas, Sam Burkett, Cynthia Smith Absent Members: JoCarol Ropp Council Liaison: Sharon Cumbie/Erin Doherty Staff Liaison: Patti Russell Guests: Katie called meeting to order at 5:15 pm. I. ROLL CALL II. New Member Cynthia Smith introduced. III. Election of Vice Chair: Michaela Rank A. Sam nominated Michaela. B. Gabriela seconded C. Carried with voice vote IV. Approval of September Minutes A. Michaela made motion to approve amended minutes. B. Michelle seconded. C. Carried with voice vote. V. Approval of Agenda A. Katie made motion to approve amended agenda. B. Gabi seconded. C. Carried with voice vote. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. No Old Business VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussed process for community members coming forward with issues i. Options: 1. Code Enforcement  2. Todd Feezer 3. Social Media 4. Radio 5. Video 6. Volunteer Help in Community B. Discussion of issues within our community i. Create a map of areas ii. Set up contact individual to point out issues iii. Start a hotline? iv. Educating the snow removal companies v. Actionable: 1. Research engineering solutions 2. Google maps 3. Facebook posts regarding mobility issues 4. Donations from community businesses to cover costs of helping others with snow removal, mowing, etc 5. Social Media (outside of facebook) a. Rants and Raves b. Neighborhood App c. Instagram d. Churches e. Fraternities/Sororities/University Groups C. 2023 Goals i. More Social Media 1. Kindness Campaign 2. Accessibility/Safety ii. Postpone setting additional goals until next meeting D. March is Disability Month i. Ideas for Books ii. Speak to Todd re: Rec Center activity family night at Rec Center iii. Set another meeting in February 2nd via Zoom. 1. Katie motioned for February 2nd meeting. 2. Gabi seconded. 3. Motioned Carried E. Discussion of moving meeting time and date – i. Decision to keep it where it is and could be hybrid. ii. Will discuss more at later meeting VIII. Next meeting will be a regular meeting on February 2nd, 2023. IX. ADJOURNMENT at 6:15 pm.