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2012-05-23 - Commission for Residents with Disabilities - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ Commission on Residents With Disabilities Docum ent Type: ❑A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 05/23/2012 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting aa `....� Minutes 5-23-2012.pdf ^' COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (CRD)- Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes 7:00 p.m. Village Hall Emergency Operations Center Conference Room 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 5-23-2012 I. Welcome&Call to Order—Chairman Swieca The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. II. Roll Call Present: Larry Swieca, Chair Marty Sussman, Vice Chair Beth Freiman CQmMis'sion or Residents Donna Garfield with i itios" Rick Ka hen Gerilyn Miller-Brown David Morton Mara Sabath Judy Samuels Jack Shapiro Mark Weiner Courtney Weisman Absent: Dean Klassman Debbie Verson Trustee Liaison(s): Trustee Beverly Sussman Trustee Andy Stein Guest: Avi Samuels CRD Meeting Minutes 1 III. Approval of Minutes a. Motion to approve the 4-25-2012 minutes. Motion by Morton, second by Sabath. Abstention by Samuels. Motion carried. b. The 3-23-2012 minutes were tabled for review. IV. Chair Report Chair Swieca indicated that the Senior Expo had good attendance. He thanked Commissioners who volunteered at the Senior Expo by manning the CRD booth. It was indicated that Village and non-profit booths were asked to share tables due to the number of exhibitors. It was recommended that the Park District consider other possible locations that may provide for more room for exhibitors and attendees. V. Vice Chair Report a. Vice Chair Sussman reported that he attended a BGRA baseball game and there were no handicap parking spaces on the street to aid individuals with disabilities. Sussman contacted the Park District who referred the matter to the Village. Neukirch reported that she has communicated with the Park District and obtained a list of park facilities with organized park activities, yet no designated parking lot. The park list and the recommendation has been shared with the Village's Traffic Management Committee (TMC) for review. The TMC report and recommendation will be shared with the Village Board for final approval. b. It was reported that the Marriott Lincolnshire provides devices for individuals with hearing disabilities called "Hearing Loops". A hearing loop is an assistance hearing technology that transits a signal from a facility's sound system directly to the hearing aids of audience members. Information about the program can be found at www.hearingdoc.com. c. Sussman contacted the Village of Libertyville regarding equipment which was stored in a handicap space. VI. Unique Expressions • Mark reported that there are five artists confirmed for the Unique Expressions program. • A volunteer sign-up sheet was distributed for the festival (see below). • Donna and Debbie will be the point of contacts the weekend of the festival. • Mark will coordinate with the artists. • Ghida will obtain signage (horizontal). • Mara will obtain balloons for the Unique Expressions tent. • All commissioners were invited to the volunteer meeting on June 13 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers when an overview of the festival would be provided to volunteers. CRD Meeting Minutes 2 • It was discussed that better visibility is warranted for the disability stops. Ghida will work with Public Works regarding the placement of the shuttle signs. • Ghida will work with Amdur Productions to have the tent in-line with the professional artists. To the greatest extent possible, the tent will also be close to the Art Fest office. Saturday Courtesy Shuttle —volunteer schedule 9:30 am— 12:00 pm David 9:30 am — 12:00 pm Judy 12:00 pm — 2:30 pm 12:00 pm — 2:30 pm Jack 2:30 pm — 5:30 pm Jack 2:30 pm — 5:30 pm Unique Expressions —volunteer schedule Set up, 8:00 am Donna / Lorri Davis (Mara's friend) 9:30 am— 12:00 pm J udy 12:00 pm — 2:30 pm Beth 2:30 pm — 5:30 pm Geri VI I. Disability Awareness Committee Report Miller-Brown indicated that the committee met regarding the bookmark program. It was reported that 1,000 bookmarks would be printed. Culvers will be sponsoring the program; the amount is not yet known. An October release date is anticipate coinciding with Disability Awareness Month. Miller-Brown made a motion to approach an elementary orjunior high school in Buffalo Grove to pilot distribution of the bookmarks within the school. Second by Morton. Discussion followed. Trustee Sussman suggested contacting all the schools (elementary/middle) rather than approach only one school. It was further suggested that the superintendent's office be contacted at the first point of contact. Unanimous approval with the recommendations noted herein. Vice Chair Sussman recommended contacting Clay Aiken's charity, which was identified from The Apprentice, because the charity work supports kids with disabilities. Information about the non-profit can be found at http://www.inclusionproject.org/. Miller-Brown indicated that there will be three bookmarks featuring different themes. Information about the library will also be featured on each bookmark. Preliminary designs were distributed for Commission review. The next meeting with the library will be June 19, 2012. CRD Meeting Minutes 3 Vill. Fun & Food Program, Buffalo Grove Days • Sabath reported that plans are well underway for Buffalo Grove Days. • Bags have been obtained, similar to last year. • Outback is providing Styrofoam containers and chicken fingers. • Last year the cost was $1.00 per sub; Sabath is working on having all components of the subs donated, then they will be prepared at her restaurant. • The bottled water has been secured. • Malnati's is confirmed for pizza. • Peppermint Stick is secured for the ice cream. • Culver's is providing ice cream for Monday. IX. Commissioner Report a. Freiman reported that Sprint is providing a service to assist people with speech disabilities. The program is called "My Wireless STS" which enables individuals with speech disabilities to simply dial a short wireless code - *787 to place an operator assisted call. STS users can access the *787 service from anywhere in the country 24 hours a day, 365 days per year at no charge. b. Shapiro suggested a kids design contest for the bookmark for future years. c. Sabath invited the commissioners to her restaurant, Peppermint Stick on June 3 at 6:30 pm for a celebration. Peppermint Stick is located at 410 Robert Parker Coffin in Long Grove. d. Samuels reported that Stevenson coordinated a program called "Looking Forward", a program encouraging students to think about career choices after high school and college. A flyer promoting the program was circulated. Avi reported that Stevenson's auditorium has all the handicap seating at the outskirt of the auditorium. As a result, it was difficult for attendees to hear or observe the center stage and the audience members were not seen to be recognized during question/answer period. The school coordinator was contacted to discuss the concern. Commissioner Samuels was invited to join their Special Ed Committee for the 2012- 2013 school year. e. Kahen indicated that on an annual basis he is required to apply for a tax exemption for disabilities. This year, he was advised that he was required to obtain a Class 2A card in order to qualify. Sussman reported that a 2A card is for individuals who can not walk 200'; the 1A card is for a different classification. X. Staff Report a. Conflict of Interest Disclaimers and Economic Disclosure Statements were distributed; all appointed commissioners are required to complete the attached forms. Ghida will provide the documents to commissioners who are absent for completion and submittal. b. Art Festival post cards were distributed for everyone's review. CRD Meeting Minutes 4 XI. Trustee Report Trustee Stein indicated that the CRD logo will be on the Farmers Market bags. The CRD is able to include information or a product in each of the 1,000 bags which will be distributed on opening day of the Farmers market, Father's Day. Mara would research various products and prices to distribute to the public when the CRD mans a booth at the Farmers Market in July. It was recommended that cost proposals be obtained for pens and magnets. I. Unfinished Business None II. New Business None III. Adjournment — the meeting concluded at 8:50 pm. Motion to adjourn by Morton, second Sabath. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Ghida Neukirch Deputy Village Manager Next meeting:June 27, 201Z Regular Meeting The Village of Buffalo Grove, in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting contact the Deputy Village Manager or Director of Human Resources at 459-2525. The Village will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for those persons. CRD Meeting Minutes 5