2005/04/14
I ~j-
I'V
u/vvY""
A TOWN OF BERLIN
COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
-I
a
::::'i.": 0 ~ ::Q
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 PM. ::z: c~. ~ B
CJ _1~ 3:: ",
r-- ri"~) ~ -
T"T1 ::0 r- -< <
Roll Call-Members present: KatWeen Anderson, Jay Tulin & Michael Jortner, &~t6i~'tte ~jor, SJaff
Liaison J-- :z:~ -J,.,
(") U'J ,::,
Audience of Citizens-Rob Dombrowski, 685 Farmington Avenue, Kensington. . Do~ro';ki ~
introduced himself and expressed his interest in learning the scope ofthis Commission. ,q' .&::" .:2:
.r::: (;J
Minutes of Regular Meeting, Thursday, April 14, 2005
Caucus Room A, 6:30 PM
-;
Approval of Minutes-March 10, 2005
A motion was made to approve the minutes of March 10,2005 (Jortner/Tulin-
unanimous).
Old Business
A. Disability Brochure--Commissioner Anderson asked Commissioners to e-mail her any new areas
before the next meeting. Antoinette Pajor to check on Sage Park Accessibility with Len Zielinski
for next meeting. The Staff Liaison's e-mail address can be used on the brochure; we cannot
have a separate e-mail address for the Commission or ADA inquiries because the e-mail has to
belong to a user within the system. As Staff Liaison, Antoinette can get the e-mails and forward
them to the appropriate person.
B. Recommendation to Expand Commission Membership--We have received no response yet from
Acting Town Manager Middlebrooks regarding our letter to expand membership.
C. A letter was sent to the Co-Chairs ofthe Finance. Revenue and Bonding Committee to support
SB648 - Challenge Course for Berlin.- We received a reply thanking Commission for our
support from Sen. DeFronzo's Office.
D. Legislative Updates --Commissioner Tulin reported the following:
HB 6338-Dial A Ride-Demand Response Program $5 M to municipalities with matching
funds substitute within general funds.
SB 627-Fishing Licenses-permanently disabled individuals to be able to produce certification
one time to get a one time license.
SB 516-Penalty for cruelty to persons with disabilities-no more changes. Chairperson
Anderson to_~letter of support from Commission.
I~ g 5'1- g, sB 55??- oting Machine & guide. Secretary of State will be responsible to publish online
voters g\itrn;.- hairperson Anderson is also looking into information from Oregon on this topic.
HB 5323-Multiple Special License Plates per Household. Got killed in committee.
SB 648-Challenge Course $100K bond-no information.
Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2005
Page 2
New Business
A. Press Release (i.e. new member. ordinance change. etc.)-Discussion was held on doing a press
release on our newest member-Michael Jortner as well as support for challenge course and ADA
improvements. Will continue discussion at next meeting.
B. Sage Park Updates-Antoinette Pajor to check on this and ramps at Timberlin and Art League
and report at next meeting.
C. Update Commission Website Information-Page needs to be updated. Antoinette Pajor to look
into this.
D. Investigate lending support to community events--Commissions are asked to keep an eye out for
opportunities.
Staff Liaison Report-Antoinette Pajor shared with the Commission a Website from Kaiser Family
Foundation that has a link to Navigating Medicare and Medicaid: Resource Guide for People with
Disabilities, Their Families, and Their Advocates. (http://www.kff.ore/medicare/med020705pke.cfm)
She also reported on an inquiry from ADAPT of Connecticut that was referred to her from the Town Clerk's
Office requesting information on accessible housing for persons with disabilities. A copy of her response
was read to the Commission.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made (Tulin/Jortner-unanimous) and the meeting ended at
7:27 PM. The next Meeting is May 12,2005.
Respectfully submitted.
J
wN
Ant mette Pajor
Staff Liaison
-i -{
0 0 ......., :;e
<: <:::>
.,,- <:::> ,.,.,
:.:: .,:'.t: c...n
~",. <J
<J c:n-- 3: !2]
r- ,.,.,<J :I:>oo -<
,.,., :::or- -<
:::0 r-T"Tl ,.,.,
- :::0 CI
~ ?=;:Jt; 0 ....,
/ <JC/) c:>
:-Jo .l> :.u
...., -r'J
...., '*' r-
f <J .f: 2:
T"Tl
0 CJ