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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-09-22 | 1 | APPROVED COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES MEETING MINUTES OF September 22, 2008 TIME The meeting convened at 6:37 p.m. PRESENT Chair Lord-Hausman, Vice-Chair Moore, Commissioners Berger, Longley-Cook Kirola, Fort, Krietz and Krongold. ABSENT Commissioner Robinson MINUTES The August 22, 2008 minutes were approved with corrections to Agenda items one, two and three under Oral Communications/Non Agenda Items. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There was no written communication. NEW BUSINESS Vice-Chair Moore requested that Agenda item number two under Old Business, be moved to the front of the agenda because she was not able to stay for the entire meeting to which the Commission agreed. OLD BUSINESS 2. Disability Awareness Month (Chair Lord-Hausman and Vice-Chair Moore): Vice-Chair Moore stated that she spoke with John McDonald, Park and Recreation Department, who said that there would be no tree planting until November, because the grounds at the parks are not in good condition for tree planting. Vice-Chair Moore asked if the CDI would like to move forward with the event in November to which the Commission agreed. Vice-Chair Moore agreed to write the speech for the event and to coordinate with Mr. McDonald for a November 8 date. Commissioner Berger stated that trees can be purchased for $10 from the Arbor Group to which Chair-Lord Hausman replied that the purchase of a tree is not the issue, but rather the timing in which the trees can be planted at any of the parks, due to the condition of the soil. Chair Lord-Hausman requested that the CDI select a date so that it can be announced during the proclamation presentation at the October 7 City Council meeting. The CDI agreed to Saturday, November 8, 2008 as the tree planting date. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she will not be able to attend the City Council meeting and requested that someone from the CDI attend in her absence. Vice-Chair Moore and Commissioner Krietz agreed to attend the October 7 City Council meeting and announce the November 8 tree planting date. Secretary Akil also confirmed that last year's proclamation for Disability Awareness month was | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-09-22.pdf |