2006-10-25 - Commission for Residents with Disabilities - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ Commission on Residents With Disabilities
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Meeting ate: 10/25/2006
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
Commission for Residents with Disabilities
Minutes of October 25, 2006
Meeting called to order By Chairman Kahen at 1903hrs.
Roll Call: Chairman Rick Kahen, Deb Holm, Deb Verson, Beverly Sussman, Mara
Sabath, Dean Klassman, Geri Miller-Brown, Sue Gottlieb, Dave Morton, Judy
Samuels, Trustee Brian Rubin, Larry K. Swieca. Commissioner Weiner excused.
Guests: Bill Bogdon Illinois Secretary of State, Tony Goldstein BGPD, Mr.
Sussman.
Minutes of September 27, 2006. Motion to approve by Commissioner Morton, second by
Commissioner Sussman.
Chairman's Report: Tabled
Commissioner's Reports: Tabled
Sub-Committee Reports: Tabled
Items for Discussion:
Bill Bogdon from Illinois Secretary of State's Office addressed the Commission
regarding Handicapped parking spaces. Mr. Bogdon described the State's parking
permit program, the new placards, and the level of fraud involving the placards.
Commissioner Sussman questioned Mr. Bogdon regarding location of handicapped
parking spots and their location to curb cuts and accessible entrances. Optimal
location is to have the parking spaces, curb cuts and accessible entrance in close
proximity.
Illinois statutes are actually more stringent then ADA guidelines.
If an individual sees a suspected violation they should take down the license plate and
placard numbers and give this information to the police to confirm that the names
match. Or they can e-mail the information to Mr. Bogdon.
The State also has a medical brochure regarding the permit procedure. They have
mailed out 40,000 of these brochures to doctors throughout the State. About 600
permits/month are not receiving permanent renewal but only a temporary permit.
Illinois Statute covers even parking lots at churches or strip malls. Police are allowed
to ticket even in these lots.
Villages should make certain that they have passed an ordinance or have it in their
building code that property owners are not allowed to block handicapped spaces with
snow, shopping carts or displays.
Further information an be obtained at
httpm//www.illinoisattornelgeneral.gov/rights/index. tml
The Secretary of State is updating the video regarding handicapped parking. The
video of 30 second PSA's can be used and played on Channel 6. Tape to be sent to
Leisa Neimotka for inclusion on Channel 6.
Staff Liaison: No Report.
Other Business. Tabled
Adjournment. Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Sussman, second by Commissioner
Morton. Meeting adjourned at 2103.