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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-DAC-1996-02-07 FEB.21.1996 11:23AM ITHACA TOMFKINS TRANSIT CENTER NO.E 9 P. DISABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1996 Present; John Ives, Larry Roberts, Dianna Pogson, Brenda Kuhn, Diann Sams (council liaison), Al Davidoff(BPW liaison) 1. Minutes of December 6, 1995 were approved. 2. Bathrooms at City Hall Making the bathrooms at City Mall accessible is believed to be at the top of the City's ADA project priority list, It is not, however, high up on the overall capital projects list. Larry said he would bring the ADA Project List before Common Council this evening, February 7, 1996, and emphasize accessible bathrooms. Al spoke on promoting DAC issues with the BPW and will advise us of the their process, Brenda agreed to accompany him to the next COW meeting on February 21st. 3. Leash Law for Dogs in the City An amendment to the current, "leash law" was presented and modified, (See attached) 4, & 5. Outreach to the Public and to Local Government Richie Farruggio will compose, have printed, and distribute posters, John suggested doing an informational mailing to local social service agencies, John and Larry will do this from FLIC. A media outreach was suggested. Also, recruiting someone familiar with local media to be on the DAC was recommended. This idea will be on the next agenda. Also proposed was sending information to, and attending, other city committees and board meetings. 6. Smoke and Fire Detectors for People with Hearing Impairments The city ordinance requires landlords to provide smoke detectors, There is nothing written about visual detectors for hearing impaired individuals, Recommended was an amendment to the ordinance and a meeting with a representative from the Building Department. John agreed to get a copy of the ordinance. Diann Sams said she will bring our modification(s) to Peter Detrick. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- FEB. 1.1996 11:23AM ITHACA TOMPKINS TRANSIT CENTER NO.639 P.3/3 7. Problems with Clinton Hall It was suggested that the DAC revisit the accessibility of Clinton Hall. :This Larry told the committee the he plans on filing a complaint with the City Building Department, The DAC has agreed to provide a letter of support. Larry will do a draft of his complaint and send it to other committee members before mailing. This is a code enforcement issue. A former agreement stated that if the back entrance was truly accessible, than a strict enforcement of the code would not be pursued. This has not happened. Both front and rear entrances are obstructed. 8. New Business Brenda reported on the recent accessible ground transportation incident at the Tompkins County Airport. John spoke on the audible crossing signals for the Route 96 Project. The Building Department needs to know where to put them. The map from the state DOT gives no north-south route. John mentioned contacting the EPVA for assistance. The meeting adjourned at 1:45PM. bjk DISABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 1996 Present: Richie Farruggio (chair), Diana Pogson, Brenda Kuhn, John Ives, Al Davidoff(BPW liaison), Frank Schaffer, Joanne Parke, Bob Newhart, Jay Hutchings (guest) 1. Minutes of the February 7, 1996 meeting were approved 2. The new DAC members, Frank Schaffer, Joanne Park and Bob Newhart were introduced. They each spoke very briefly about themselves. (Mark Hesson, the fourth newly appointed member, was not present.) 3. Accessible fire alarms (smoke detectors) in the city were discussed. Richie informed us that visual or vibrating alarms for people with hearing impairments are not required in rental properties under the current city building code. Questions were raised about the county and state codes. Rich said John Ives is investigating this. The suggestion was made to approach the Building Dept. and Common Council with a resolution once the investigation is complete. 4. Brenda explained, for the benefit of the new members, the DAC's role in relation to the Board of Public Works. We offer guidance in prioritizing accessibility projects. Twenty thousand dollars has been set aside for projects targeted through the ADA compliance survey. John pointed out the BPW does not have the final say on how the money is spent. They make recommendations for the final approval. Health and safety is a primary focus. Brenda reported on the BPW's March 6th meeting The automatic doors for the public bathrooms are on order. 5. A brief orientation for the new members at the next meeting was suggested and agreed upon. Bob Newhart offered to bring name tags. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45. Mareh 1996 DAC Minutes fu Attended: R. Farrugio, L Roberts, D. Pogson,P. Mohn, F. Schaefer, J. Park, B. Newhart, Mindin, A. Davidoff, J. Ives,A. Hillman, D. Samms. - Minutes not available for approval from previous meeting. - Richie conducted orientation. We discussed charge and previous and on-going interests, ie. snow removal. - Al Davidoff initiated a discussion of capitol projects prioritization. It was suggested that we get a list and possibly form a committee to further investigate our interests. We also decided to invite someone to advise us on how projects move thru the City government. Jon Meigs name was mentioned. - The survey of City facilities was again a topic of discussion and members expressed an interest in better inderstanding the means of prioritization. It was thought that Leslie Chatterton could appropriately advise us. - L. Roberts reported that he will be attending a Comminity Issues Committee on 4/10 to discuss leash law changes. -A. Hiliman,requested feedback on woodchips used for a pathway at a City park. fj - + ,/P1 �Yv - D. Samms requested DAC support regarding ICSD employees that raises diversity issues.