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2011-07-27 - 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: 07/27/2011 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting Minutes 7-27-2011.doc COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes 7:00 p.m. Village Hall Emergency Operations Center Conference Room 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 7-28-2010 Attendance: Rick Kahen, Chair Trustee Beverly Sussman Trustee Andrew Stein Beth Freiman Donna Garfield . Susan Gottlieb Dean Klassman i David Morton "Geril n Miller-Brown � is � y with 6bititps Mara Sabath Judy Samuels Marty Sussman Larry Swieca Mark Weiner Courtney Weisman Absent: Jack Shapiro Debbie Verson 1. Approval of Minutes, 6/22/2011 The 6/22/2011 minutes will be distributed prior to the next meeting and then considered for approval at the September meeting. 2. Welcome JJ Hanley/ Introductions Geri introduced JJ Hanley who created an organization called JJ's List. The purpose is to empower people with disabilities to evaluate businesses on disability and access issues. Businesses can also address their commitment to serving individuals with disabilities. There are approximately 900 businesses who are members. The company asks for donations to offset their costs. The company is about establishing partnerships and providing valuable information. Businesses are encouraged to pay $94.99 to be part of their business directory. The company also offered disability awareness training —typically at no cost. Ms. Hanley will provide public service announcements. JJ Hanley, Executive Director Email: JJ _iislistcom 930 %2 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 Telephone: 847-702-4098 www.jjslist.com 3. Chair Report The following report was provided at the end of the agenda: Rick reported that he was stepping down as CRD chair, but expressed an interest to President Braiman in staying on the commission as a volunteer. He indicated that President Braiman will make an appointment for his successor. After 11 years as chair, he stated that he wanted to take a different role with the commission. He indicated that he would continue with his role as Chair through Buffalo Grove Days. 4. Commissioner Reports None 5. Disability Awareness Campaign Banners & Posters Geri reported that there are three new awareness posters: • Don't park on the handicapped access stripes; there's no room for the ramp. • Don't Block Curb Cut Access • If you don't have a placard or a disabled plate, don't even think about parking here. Geri noted that"unlawful" language was preferred as opposed to "don't think about parking here" language on the third bullet point noted above. A polling was taken and commissioners supported the "unlawful" language by a vote of 7-6. Marty indicated he would have the poster re-printed. A total of 250 posters were printed of each poster. "Don't park on the handicapped stripes poster" will be promoted next. Commissioners agreed to distribute posters to the shopping centers that they previously distributed posters to. 6. Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival Recap a. Unique Expressions, Saturday b. Overall festival feedback and recommendations for 2011 Rick distributed an email dated 7/23/2011 from Debbie Verson who was unable to attend the meeting. The following comments were offered by commissioners: Advantages • No tent assembly. The single, shared tent was beneficial. • One day event was positive. • Location was good —close to a restroom, shade and water. • Artist demonstration attracted individuals to the tent. • Artemio and David Farber were great artists to have as part of the festival. • The quality of the artists was great. The overall fest was better than last year. Considerations for 2012 • The set-back of the tent made it difficult to attract pedestrians to the tent. It was suggested that the narrow portion of the tent be along the main path. It was noted that the information booth could be relocated to allow the Family Art Tent and Unique Expressions tent to be flush with the other artist booths. • It was suggested that at every shift change, the driver of the cart should phone into Mobilecom to test the walkie-talkie. Create a card for the cart as part of this reminder. • Remove the "disabled artists" reference on the banner which may deter people from entering the booth; it was suggested that only "Unique Expressions" be promoted. • Create a flow of traffic to force pedestrians to the tent. • At a CHA Craft show, Marty identified that footprint images were affixed to the ground to attract pedestrians to the tent. • Create a sandwich board sign to direct individuals to the tent. • Establish and promote artist demonstrations throughout the day. • Inquiry regarding the use and value of the golf cart shuttle. Commissioners who drove the shuttle agreed that there was minimal use of the shuttle. However, it was agreed that the service is valuable and it serves as a good resource to individuals. 7. Buffalo Grove Days — Rick a. Shuttle schedule sign-up Commissioners signed up with Rick to volunteer to drive the short or long golf cart shuttle. Rick will email the schedule to everyone. Volunteers can pick up the cart at the Information Booth. b. Buddy Baseball Exhibition Game Buddy Baseball will be Saturday at 4 pm at Kendrigan Field; rain date is Sunday. Buddies should be on site at 3:30 pm. Rick asked Commissioners to arrive at 3 pm for set-up. Mara indicated that there is bottled water, freeze pops, goodie bags, and Lou Malnati's pizza. Volunteers signed up for shifts with Mara. Ghida will invite all the trustees to be at the game to be recognized. Dean indicated that he is working on inviting the owner of Lou Malnati's to throw out the first pitch. c. Fun & Food Program • Rick noted that sponsors to date include the Rotary Club, carnival, Lou Malanti's, Panasonic Factory Solutions, Sunrise, Belmont, Wealshire and Illinois Bone &Joint. • Indian Trails library donated baseballs. • Sponsors are needed to donate items to goodie bags. Family Benefit Solutions is one sponsor of the goodie bags. • Mara recommended bright green t-shirts for buddies. • Ghida indicated that the carnival representative spoke to another village employee and indicated that the number of attendees for Monday's program has increased significantly. There are voluminous individuals without disabilities that are attending (perhaps accompanied by one youth with a disability). The Commission discussed that promotion of the event will be emphasized for Buffalo Grove residents with disabilities and their immediate family members living in the same home. Donna suggested that we have two areas— pre-registration and non-registered area. A motion was made by Sussman to limit 5 people per family/registration and $10 per each additional person. Second by Morton. It was indicated that the cost would offset the lunch expense and to help deter the great number of people that are attending the free event. The Commission voted 12-0; motion passed. It was suggested that volunteers cut the wrist bands so individuals are not taking more than one lunch. Mara reported that food will include sub sandwiches, chips, chicken fingers, salads and custard. Beth suggested that information from JJ's list be promoted at the event. Geri will extend an invitation to JJ to attend the event and disseminate information. d. "Fun" CRD Float Larry will offer the use of his truck to pull the float. Commissioners volunteered to participate on the float. 8. Old Business None 9. New Business Rick reported that the Unique Expressions artist Artemio Garcia took a cab from Dolton to Buffalo Grove and was charged $250 for the fare. He provided his receipt after the ride to Commissioner Verson asking if financial assistance could be provided. It was noted it would not be appropriate to utilize Village funds. Marty suggested that the CRD purchase artwork rather than providing a financial donation. Ghida indicated that Village funds could be utilized in this regard. It was suggested that no more than $150 be spent. Mark will follow-up with Debbie to contact Artemio. 10. Village Report None 11. Next Meeting The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm. The September meeting will be 9/21/2011 due to Rosh Hashanah. 12. Adjourn - Good night!