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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-08-25 | 2 | Commission on Disability Issues August 25, 2008 Minutes Page 2 of 5 Commissioner Krongold stated that she would be willing to coordinate a presentation by Universal Design Associates to assist the CDI in its review of accessibility items under new construction activity. Chair Lord-Hausman agreed and asked that Commissioner Krongold facilitate that presentation. Commissioner Berger indicated that she knows Dan Lachtman, ADC Executive Director and will call him regarding the upstairs bathroom not being accessible. Commissioner Berger also suggested that Center for Independent Living (CIL) be on the checklist for future building construction activity within the City. Chair Lord-Hausman suggested that the CDI write a letter to the City Council to address these issues and thanked Commissioner Longley-Cook for attending the grand opening. 3. Commission Disability Internet Webpage (Chair Lord-Hausman/Secretary Akil): Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she and Secretary Akil met with the City's IT Manager regarding the webpage. The page will happen, although it will be basic to start. Commissioner Krongold asked how much it cost to which Secretary Akil responded up to $3,000. Commissioner Krongold offered her services to assist in the design and implementation of the page to which Secretary Akil responded that in order for the page to be connected to the City's website, it must be done through the City's current web provider. Further, the ADA Plan Update and information is an official document of the City and must located within the City's website. Commissioner Kreitz asked why couldn't the Commission apply grants on behalf of the City to which Secretary Akil responded that the Commission is not a non-profit with 501(k) status and would not be permitted on that basis. 4. Discussion Regarding the Start Time of Board Meetings (Commissioner Berger): Commissioner Kreitz stated that she commutes from Dublin and it is difficult for her to get to the meeting with a start time of 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Berger stated that her commute does not allow her enough time to get to the meeting on time and requested that the meeting be pushed back 30 minutes. Commissioner Longley Cook stated she likes the earlier start time, thereby ending the meeting earlier in the evening rather than leaving later at night. Commissioner Krongold stated that she likes the earlier start time. Commissioner Kirola stated she likes the earlier start time. Secretary Akil stated that the reason the meeting was changed to an earlier start time was to G:\Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes(2008\Minutes_Aug 25 2008.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-08-25.pdf |