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Milton Disability Awareness Committee
Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2012
In Attendance: Van Black, Anise Castleberry, Renee Catanzaro, Sudie Gordon, Sharon Lockwood,
Kennard Woods, Michelle McIntosh -Ross and Amanda Quintana.
Chairperson Kennard Woods called the meeting to order.
The Minutes for December 7, 2011 were approved as submitted.
Old Business:
The next Community Link presenter, Jennifer Arnold of Canine Assistants has been confirmed for
February 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Flyers for distribution were distributed to attendees
and emails will go out. The March Presenter, Norman Plotkin with Ashford Advisors has also been
confirmed for March, 22, 2012.
The group discussed whether a particular member should be appointed as a point person for all
upcoming presenters. The opinion of the group was that the group would continue to share in the
responsibility. Ken has a prospect for April and Anise for May.
Dates were discussed for the Proclamation of honoring past Chairs, Ann Coggins and Neal O'Brien.
Ken will reach out to Ann, and Renee will reach out to Neal.
New Business:
Amanda Quintana shared with the group about Real Communities and grant opportunities for the
citizens of Milton to develop and or foster relationships with persons with disabilities.
City Planner, Michelle McIntosh -Ross addressed the group next regarding ARC Lifelong Communities and
elderly issues. She was very happy to report that our last Community Link presentation met certain
requirements for the City.
Next on the agenda was the need for a designation of a Board Member to monitor Georgia General
Assembly Session for Disabilities -Related Bills. Anise indicated that with her position at Autism Speaks
she would be in a position to take on this role. Renee made a motion that Anise be the Designee and
Sharon seconded the motion. The motion passed with unanimous board approval.
Kennard made a motion for MDAC to approve the Resolution Amending Resolution No. 08-03-23
regarding the governance of MDAC (adding that those having businesses within Milton are eligible for
membership on the board). The motion passed with unanimous board approval.
The next meeting will take place: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 @ 7:00 pm in the Executive Conference
Room.
The meeting was adjourned.
Minutes Submitted By: Renee Catanzaro
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Minutes Approved By:
Kennard Woods/Chair
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