HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-1992 MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL � � �
L C ALDWELL MAYOR C�MM�E'
FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH
DISABILTTIES AND OLDER WORKERS
MINIJTES
Meeting of February 13, 1992
Present: Teri Ottens, Don Thompson, Claire Roper, Joan Brown, Phil
Ford, Leland VanSlyke, Revin Dawkins, Gwynne Brady, Jim Blizzard,
Larry Mitchell and Sue Mullen.
Guest Speaker: Jim Owen - Southwest District Health Department.
The meeting was called to order at the Elks Lodge in�Caldwell at
12:00 noon.
The first item of business was the approval of the minutes from the
meeting of January 9, 1992. There was one correction offered.
Change Elaine Roper to Claire Roper. With no other corrections
offered it was the consensus of the Committee that the minutes be
approved as distributed.
The next item of business was a report on the ADA Seminar held at
City Hall. Don Thompson reported that the seminar was well
attended by local business people. There were lots of questions
asked of the speaker and good information. Don asked the Committee
if there was interest in doing another seminar with the topic
concentrating on the physical aspects of building regulations and
modif ications for handicap accessibility. After brief discussion
it was the consensus of the Committee for pon Thompson and Cheryl
Heinrich to investigate this idea further.
The next item of business was a report on the ADA Task Force.
Larry Mitchell stated that he has not heard from anyone regarding
this Committee. Teri suggested that the Mayor contact someone
requesting information.
The next item of business was Handicap Awareness Week. Teri stated
that she and Cheryl Heinrich are going to work together on this
project. They have been in touch with Tony Weiczorek (who chaired
this committee last year) and have begun arrangements for wheel
chairs, crutches, etc. She stated that they will present a plan to
the Committee at the ne� meeting. The Handicap Awareness Week is
in early April.
The next item of business was nominations for employee/employer of
the year. Larry passed out application forms for the committee
members to bring with them to the regular meeting in March filled
out with nominations. It was the general consensus of the
committee to filter through the nominations, make public
recognition of their choice and then send it on to the State for
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` further consideration.
The next item of business was a membership drive. Teri presented
a draft letter that will go out to all local businesses and
organizations asking for donations and possible members to the
Committee. There were several changes to the letter suggested.
Teri stated that she will make those changes and present a final
letter at the next regular meeting. These letters will go out in
the mail at the end of February.
Don stated that he received word that one person has been place in
an employment positions due to the newsletter that the Committee
sends with the Chamber of Commerce monthly mailing. There have
been a total of five individuals information sent. Don reminded
everyone to continue to turn in the names of prospective employees
at each regular meeting. •
The next item of business was a place of ineeting for the Mayor's
Committee. After brief discussion it was the consensus of the
Committee that Sue will research other possible places and return
with the information at the next regular meeting. That meeting
will again be held at the Elks Lodge in Caldwell until a decision
is made.
The guest speaker was Mr. Jim Owens from Southwest District Health
Department. Mr. Owens gave a brief outline of the history of SWDH
in Caldwell and the various programs that are offered. It was a
very interesting presentation with a lot of good information
concerning what Canyon County and other surrounding counties are
facing in the area of environmental problems and health care for
the low income families.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sue Mullen,
Recording Secretary