HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05-2012_MinutesMDAC Meeting Minutes
April 5th, 2012
In Attendance: Gary Arnold, Anise Castleberry, Sudie Gordon, Sharon Lockwood, Michelle Morales,
Tass Welch, Kennard Woods
Kennard Woods called the meeting to order.
Updates/Old Business:
Kennard updated the group on House Bill 831 which proposed to transfer responsibility of
training of persons with disabilities from the Dept. of Labor to the Dept. of Community Health;
the bill died in the General Assembly.
Discussion of Building Bridges of Accessibility May 10, 2012 Community Link; Eleanor Smith is
unable to attend, so J.D. Frazier, President of Metro Fair Housing will join the program in her
stead. Objective: to review the white paper and descriptive video of accessibility for persons
living and/or visiting a home.
Discussion of MDAC Participation in Community Link, attendance, lack thereof, etc. was
addressed. Individuals have been contacting the Committee in desire to address the attendees
and/or act as Vendors during the scheduled event; there was consensus that this forum is not
appropriate for opportunistic situations.
Michelle made a suggestion that in addition to an email blast that a phone reminder be sent to
appropriate individuals for Community Link presentations. Sudie indicated that she will look
into this possibility with appropriate city staff.
New Business:
Anise made a motion that the Board take the summer off of Community Link sessions. Sharon
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Kennard made a motion that due to schedule conflicts MDAC is unable to attend Harris Gude
Foundation Event and that we respond in same. Gary seconded the motion and the motion
passed unanimously. Gary will take ownership of notifying the organization of the Board's
decision.
The next meeting will take place: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 @ 7:00 pm in the Executive
Conference Room.
The meeting was adjourned.
Minutes Submitted By: Renee Catanzaro,
Secretary/Vice Chair
Minutes Approved By. 0 4)OM4
Kennard Woods/Chair