HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-09 MinutesMilton Disabilities Awareness Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 1, 2009
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"['he April 1 meeting of MDAC: was called to order at 7:07. In attendance were
Linda Blow, Marie Latta, Marcia []'Shaughnessy, Ann Coggins, Gary Arnold,
and Laura York. City Manager Chris Lagerbloom was in attendance as well as
new MDAC members Van Black and Tib Holland.
• The City Manager is visiting all 16 of Milton's committees to obtain snapshot of
where the committees are and what they are working on. He sees our efforts as
something that has the potential. to directly affect the lives of people in Milton.
o MDAC's Beard is elected from committee members by the members of
the committee. Per the MDAC resolution we are free to change the
numbers of members of the committee, it is written that there are seven
board members, but an indefinite number of committee members.
o Personnel issue was discussed.
a Mr. Lagerbloom addressed idea of MVP outreach for transportation. The
committee decided not to pursue this idea.
Discussed how to interface with the city to impact the new construction and Linda
suggested getting the procedural steps for new construction permits from Dan and
Alice. Then we can see where we can insert our review so it won't add to the
timeline of getting a building permit.
o Discussed creating pictures and qualifications for sidewalks and curb cuts
to provide to developers. Great time to put this into place, because no new
construction.
• Historical committee
o Marcia visited last meeting to tell them about MDAC. She reported that
Alice is the city staffer working with the committee.
• Discussion of Bike and Pedestrian Meeting
o Ann reported on trail surface at Roswell Parks
o Discussed test strips that committee plans on making.
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation
o MDAC plans to provide education and support to committee in regards to
ADA and needs of citizens. Mr. Chambers will soon be meeting with the
contract company to discuss, would like to have MDAC members present.
w Highway 9 Corridor meeting
o Marie is planning to go on 412 from 4-6 p.m.
• Merchant Education Program
❑ Discussed a 30 minute presentation to MBA (Milton Business Alliance),
committee in favor.
o Lauren Holmes and Terry M. could be contacts per Linda
• Motion to remove Neal O'Brien from MDAC board made by Gary Arnold.
Seconded by Laura York. Passed.
• Motion to make it a policy for a new member to serve on the MDAC for 5 months
prior to being eligible to be nominated to serve on the MDAC board was make by
Marcia O'Shaughnessy. Seconded by Gary Arnold. Passed.
• Action Items
o Marie to ask Dan and Alice to see steps of permitting new construction
o Laura to continue with Merchant Ed program development to present at
May meeting
❑ Consider ASCD workshop on June 2-3 (Info provided by Ann)
o Try to attend other committee meetings this month
o Add Van Black's email, vblack vangardventures.com, to distribution list.
After no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Date Approved: May 6, 2009