2017-06-28 - Commission for Residents with Disabilities - Minutes Download Document
06/28/2017
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE,
ILLINOIS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2017
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Board Member Richard Kahen
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve April 26, 2017 and May 24,2017 meeting minutes by Commissioner Jack Shapiro, second by
commissioner Garfield.
1. Minutes of April 26th, 2017
2. Minutes of May 24th, 2017
Introduction of guest Brian Sheehan, Building Commissioner
Discussion of accessibility including shopping centers
There was a question &answer session with Building Commissioner Brian Sheehan. Some topics covered were parking
spaces & curb cuts (and their placement), striping, etc. Some of the malls were also discussesd as well as some
questions about private condos/apartments parking areas. Also shared, that his area has property inspectors who go out
to look at the the properties.
Any questions/complaints, related to items discussed this evening, can be directed to Brian Sheehan via email:
BldgDept@vbg.org.
Another option for reporting complaints, would be to either access the Village of Buffalo Grove Website (www.vbg.org)or to
download an APP call BGCONNECT where complaints can be filed along with uploading a picture to support the
complaint. (For example, grass has grown over the allowed limit)
A question was also asked regarding raising the BG Accessible parking fines. This is related to Village ordinanaces and
this item is outside of what his area covers. CRD could reach out to the Village regarding updating the village ordinance.
Chair Report
Commissioner Sabath has resigned. The CRD appreciates all of her efforts since joining the Commission over 10 years
ago.
Staff Liaison Report
Nothing to report.
Trustee Report
Nothing report.
Sub-Committee Report
a. Legislative & Disability news
No report.
b. Communications & Publications
No report.
C. Village business/ADA
No report.
d. Community awareness projects &activities
No report.
e. BG Days updates, including Parade, Buddy Baseball, golf shirts
*We are waiting to get more information for Fun with Food from the BG Days committe.
*Rick and Debbie to meet with Mara to gather the breakout of the efforts CRD is responsible for and then
the CRD can split them up into achievable tasks within the CRD.
*Buddy Baseball- Klassman: will be on Thursday August 31, 2017 at 5:30pm. Commissioner Klassman
asked for the commissioners to be there by 4:30pm.
Commissioner Klassman to place order for pizza. People will be needed to set up, serve and cleanup.
Someone will be needed to pick up plates, etc.
Identification will be needed as to who will throw out the first pitch(efs). Commissioner Garfield
volunteered to reach out to the person who asked about doing a "Make A Wish"fund raising event at the
Buddy Baseball game.
Commissioner Reports
No report.
Unfinished Business
No report.
1. Goals for 2017 "thinking beyond the box?"
2. 9-1-1 surveys
New Business
No report.
Good & Welfare
No report.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM
Mike Baker Deputy Fire Cheif
APPROVED BY ME THIS 28th DAY OF June 2017
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