HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-1992 MAYOR'S COMMITTEE � �
Caldwell Mayor's Committee for
the Empioyment of Persons
with Disabilities and Older Wo�kers
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MINUTES
Meeting of September 24, 1992
Present: Claudette Vail, Larry Mitchell, George Ferney, Janice Goff, Kevin Dawkins, Gail
Stackier, Janet Job, Teri Ottens & Don Thompson.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Larry Mitchell, at the Caldwell Elks
Lodge at 12:00 noon.
Teri Ottens explained the ADA transition plan for the City and changes that will be made
over the next few years at City facilities to meet the ADA standards. She also stated that
the City employee job descriptions have been revised to meet those standards and a
grievance procedure has been adopted by the City Council.
Larry Mitchell passed around some information on the Idaho State Council Transition
Report. He stated that October is National Awareness Month and this committee could
be thinking about how to publicize that in our local area. Teri suggested that a press
release be prepared.
Teri stated that a request has been received by the Mayor #or help in funding a new Van
for the "Meals On Wheels" program. She asked that this committee consider a donation
towards this Van. She stated that she felt it would be good publicity for the Committee.
There was discussion regarding projects for the coming year. Larry stated that one
project he would like the committee to consider is regarding handicap parking spaces.
He stated the he feels the spaces in Caldwell need attention in proper marking and
enforcement. Teri stated that she will research the current Codes and talk to the Police
Department regarding enforcement.
Don Thompson stated that he would like to consider a project to specifically recruit new
members to this Committee from the community. Larry stated that he feels one reason
is the lack of inedia exposure. Larry asked that the Committee members be thinking
about ways to increase the membership. Teri stated that she will get a list of the top
employers in the area and perhaps they could be contacted personally asking for a
representative from their organization. It was also mentioned that speaking at the various
service clubs may be a way to get the committee known.
Claudette Vail stated that she thought she could obtain a speaker from Boise regarding
the issue of handicap parking for the October meeting. '