HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-2011_MinutesMilton Disability Awareness Committee
Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2011 @ 7:OOPM
Executive Conference Room
In Attendance: Gary Arnold, Van Black, Renee Catanzaro, Sudie Gordon, Sharon Lockwood and
Kennard Woods
Chairperson Kennard Woods called the meeting to order.
Ken opened the meeting with an update regarding Deb Harrell's address to the Committee regarding
ticketing for the abuses of disability parking. It was agreed upon that all such offenses would be directed
to the Community Development Department for ADA abuses; members can call 678-297-6300, press 1,
and identify ourselves and our association and the particulars regarding the abuse/location. The
complaint would then be relayed and addressed through law enforcement. Cell phone camera pictures
could also provide additional support/documentation of the offense.
Old Business:
Review and discussion of Calendar and Community Link Presenters was addressed. It was agreed that
no presenter would be scheduled for January. Canine Assistants has confirmed the February 9, 2012
date and Norman Plotkin with Ashford Advisors has been scheduled for the March 22"d, 2012 date.
New Business:
1. Discussion of Community Link Speakers and whether their affiliation should be with non -profits or
if for profit businesses were a conflict. Renee made a motion and Gary 2"d the motion that all
entities should have the same opportunity to present to citizens if intrinsically the value meets our
mission statement. Additionally information will be added to the city's website for those who
desire to be a presenter. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Next item addressed was the nomination and election of a Chair to replace Neal O'Brien. Sharon
made a motion to nominate Kennard Woods. Renee seconded the motion and the board passed
the motion unanimously.
3. A nomination and election of the Open Board Member position vacated by Ann Coggins was the
next items of the agenda. Gary made a motion to nominate and elect Anise Castleberry of the
Autism Speaks organization subject to acceptance. Renee seconded the motion and the board
passed the motion unanimously.
4. Van made a motion that a nomination and election of Renee for the Vice Chair Position. Gary
seconded the motion which passed with the board's unanimous approval.
5. The final Item for discussion was the need for staggered two year terms of board members. Gary
made a motion and Renee seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Of which the terms
for board members to be up for reelection or vacation is outlined below:
3/2012: Gary Arnold
3/2012: Renee Catanzaro
12/2012: Sharon Lockwood
12/2012: Van Black
3/2013: Kennard Woods
12/2013 Open Position (Anise Castleberry)
The next meeting will take place: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 @ 7:00pm in the Executive
Conference Room.
This meeting was adjourned.
Minutes Submitted By:
Minutes Approved By:
J. Renee Catanzaro
Vice President/Secretary
Kennard Woods
Chair
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