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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
DISABILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 — 3:00 P.M.
CIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Vice Chairman Goodfellow called the Disabilities Advisory Committee to order at 3:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Michael Goodfellow—Vice Chairman
Carolyn Sartain -Anderson
Andrea Ring
Mildred Virant
Absent:
Albert lovino —Chairman (excused)
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None
Also Present:
City Manager Joe Griffin
City Engineer Frank Watanabe
Building Director Wayne Eseltine
Recording Secretary Jeanette Williams
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—April 15, 2015 Meeting
MOTION by Ms. Sartain -Anderson and SECOND by Ms. Virant to approve the April 15, 2015
minutes unanimously passed.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Committee Site Visit Reports
Andrea Ring's Comments
Ms. Ring distributed a summary of her findings. (See attached) She reported that the
bathrooms she did visit were in good shape but they were a long walk to reach them; she
tripped on the handicapped ramp in the Airport administration parking area; there is no
handicapped bathroom at the Golf Course; and the handicapped parking space at the Chamber
of Commerce is tight and does not leave room to maneuver one's vehicle.
She also reported that only with the Park Superintendent Chris McCarthy's assistance, did she
know where to maneuver her vehicle at the Barber Street sports complex concession stand;
and, the football field bathrooms were locked. The City Engineer said during the ball seasons,
the bathrooms are usually unlocked.
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Mildred Virant's Comments
Ms. Virant reported that she visited City Hall, the Art Center, and Riverview Park. When she
visited the Art Center, there were boxes in front of the push button to activate the automatic
door to exit the building. She suggested an automatic door for the City Hall building so
handicapped individuals won't have to wait for someone to hold the door; and, she found cracks
in the sidewalk at Riverview Park. She found the Splash Pad area and Easy Street Park to be
handicapped accessible.
Carolyn Sartain -Anderson's Comments
Ms. Sartain -Anderson commented that handicapped individuals want to fiercely maintain their
independence and while City properties may be compliant, they are not accessible. (See Ms.
Sartain- Anderson's introduction attached)
She reported that the doors to the Boys and Girls Club facility were heavy and hard to use with a
walker. She suggested automatic door buttons and yellow stripe lines for the facility
entrances/exists. The City Manager suggested the City might be able to prod the Club for some
door automation and striping.
She also requested an automated door for the Council Chambers; a slide on Channel 25
explaining how someone would access City Hall's elevator if they need to go to the 2 n floor;
and, better lighting over the handicapped parking spot.
The City Engineer said he would look at the lighting and noted the parking stripes are scheduled
to be repainted, and the truncated dome pavers replaced.
To increase awareness of Waste Management's back -door pick-up service, Ms. Anderson
suggested the posting of an informational slide on Channel 25 and to have the forms available at
the reception desk for residents. The City Manager offered to do this in addition to an article in
the winter edition of the Pelican News newsletter.
Ms. Anderson said she was worried that the emergency button was locked at the Senior Center;
and requested the outdoor women's restroom, used to accommodate the handicapped visiting
the Center have the doors repaired so they feel safe and empowered. The City Manager
explained that the lack of space prevented an indoor restroom for the Center and currently
there is a bid out to renovate the outdoor restrooms that will make them ADA compliant with
possible timed locks, hands-free soap dispensers/light switches.
Michael Goodfellow's Comments
Vice Chairman Goodfellow said he wanted to mirror the other member's comments and added
there should be more handicapped parking spaces available during Riverview Park's events,
especially for the senior population. He also suggested electronically submitting Waste
Management's back -door service form to make it easier for disabled individuals.
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PUBLIC INPUT— None
8. NEW BUSINESS - None
9. STAFF MATTERS
The City Manager said he appreciated the comments, will follow up on the items and may need
to be reminded.
The Building Director invited the board members to call him at any time. He said during the
Senior Center renovations, they tried to maximize the restroom space as much as possible by
installing a larger door, relocating the vanity and adding some grab bars.
The City Engineer added that additional handicapped spaces (that weren't required) were
included in the Presidential Street and CavCorp Projects.
10. MEMBER MATTERS
Ms. Anderson said automatic door buttons would be appreciated and thanked the City Manager
for reinstating the Committee.
Ms. Virant suggested they wear some sort of badge to identify themselves when they inspect
properties.
Ms. Ring complimented the dog park restroom and the City Engineer gave the kudos to former
Roads and Drainage Supervisor Bucky Gerber who ensured it was ADA compliant.
Vice Chairman Goodfellow thanked the members for their work.
11. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA—to be scheduled in April 2016
Ms. Anderson suggested the members could follow up on what was done with their suggestions
and where they would like to head.
12. Being no further business, Vice Chairman Goodfellow adjourned the Disabilities Advisory
Committee at 3:47 p.m.
By:
Chairman Albert lovino Da e