HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-08-1992 MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL � �
Caidweli Mayor's Committee for
the Employment of Persons
with Disabilities and Older Workers
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Meeting of October 8, 1992
Present: Claudette Vail, Kevin Dawkins, Leland VanSlyke, Joan Brown, Claire Roper,
George Ferney, Janice Goff & Teri Ottens.
Guest Speaker: Ken Jones
The meeting was called to order by Teri Ottens in the absence of both the Chairman and
the Vice-Chairman at 12:00 noon at the Elks Lodge in Caldwell.
The first item of business was a press release prepared by Larry Mitchell. Teri stated that
this press release had been sent to the local media to help in the getting information to
the public regarding National Handicap Awareness Month.
The next item of business was the recruitment of new members from major employers.
Teri distributed a list of the top employers in our area. She also stated that she has a list
of the majority of the service clubs in the area and the committes could begin speaking
at these service club meetings to solicit for members, donations, etc.
Leland VanSlyke stated that he felt the committee should more clearty define their goals
and objectives before soliciting for new members. By having some well defined
goals/projects it would be easier to talk to groups and employers about the past, present
and future of the committee. He also stated that he felt the Mayor should more clearly
define what he wishes the committee to accomplish.
Ken Jones, guest speaker, stated that their committee in Boise recognizes either a
student, employee, or employer every month. They also have guest speakers quite often
regarding specific handicaps. They also have a newsletter and a calendar of events that
goes to every member each month. And they have a yearly luncheon with a guest
speaker in which they invite other area committee members. He stated that they have
a Program Chairman, and Awards Chairman, etc. and this executive committee meets
once a month outside of the regular meeting.
Teri asked that the Committee members give some thought to goals and objectives for
the coming year and come to the next meeting with some clearly defined ideas.
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The next item of business was regarding handicap parking. Teri stated that she had
contact with the Police Department and they do not actively enforce the parking issue.
If they are on private property and notice someone illegally parked, they will issue a
citation. However, they do not drive into a parking lot to actively look for violations. Teri
also stated that there is no City Code regarding this issue, only State laws.
Teri introduced Ken Jones, guest speaker from the Boise Mayor's Committee. Ken is on
a sub-committee regarding handicap parking in Boise and explained some of the things
that Boise has been doing regarding this issue. Ken stated that he highly recommends
that the City consider adopting a local Code to deal with this issue. One of the things
that Boise is working on is deputizing some local handicapped individuals to enable them
to issue citations when they observe someone illegally parked in a handicap space. Also
he stated that the Fire Department employees are able to give citations.
There was discussion regarding the ability of individuals to get handicapped license
plates when they should not be considered handicapped. Ken stated that they are
attempting to work on this issue with the State.
Leland asked if there were any regulation on the size of the sign located at a parking
space. Ken stated that there is no regulation regarding the size of the sign, only how far
off the ground it must be.
There was further informal discussion regarding parking spaces.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sue Brown,
Recording Secretary