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1225 MAIN STREET I::i SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
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AGENDA
HANDICAPPED SELF-EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JANU~Y 7, 1998 - -~:00 P.M.
CITY H~LI. - CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
1225 MAiN STREEt, SEBASTIAN, FLOR]DA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER $, 1997
· ~,. OLD BUSm-Y~
A. INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC DOORS - PAT BRENNAN
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM 1997
4. NEW BUSINESS
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET ~ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA a2efi8
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 t~ FAX (561) 589-5570
MINUTES
HANDICAPPED SELF-EVALUATION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 7, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Harry DiSalvio, Chairman.
PreSent:
Haro/DiSalvio
Catherine Ackerman
Herbert Albrecht
Keith Miller
Robert Browning
Phillip Bowers - Human Resources Director
Patrick Brennan - Public Works Director
~loanne Sandberg - Recording Secretary
Absent: Edra Young - excused
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. November 5, 1997
Motion by ~ AlbreCht and seconded by Catherine Ackmnan to approve the minutes of
November 5, 1997 as Written.
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC DOORS
Pat Brennan gave a status report on the recent installation of automatic doors in city Hall,
Council Chambers'and Community Development where a concrete ramp for
wheelchairs was built to acco~~ the handicapped.
Handicapped Self-Evaluation Committee
Meeting- January 7, 1998
Page 2
B. UNF1NIS~D BUSINESS FROM 1997
Pat Brennan has sent Edra Young a copy of the expansion plans for the Yacht Club, as
requested, but he has not heard anything from her. There are no immediate plans to
renovate the Yacht Club.
Ventilation in the restrooms at Riverview Park has been a concern, especially during the
summer when there are large crowds. Pl~s have been nmde to install a fan in the
re~troom cupola along with a ~kylight in ~he ceiling wl~h should help.
The bene~ in Riverview Park are now back i~, place, are very nice and appreciated by
all.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 1998
The trotter of a sidewalk leading to the Riverfront being installed at the new housing
proj~ on Louisiarma Avenue Las been looked into and it seems the right-of-way is not
large enough for a sidewalk and there are no plans to pursue this project. A shuttle
service is being considered. Discussion followed on rental fees, etc. on these
K~,h Miller lu~ been actively trying to get the County to make the restrooms in the
North County Office complex handicapped ac, ces~le and available to the general
public, since they are now asked to use the restroom facilities at Bealls Outlet Store which
are ~ himdicapl~ a~le either, He will comim~e this projcct. A lengthy
~ followed.
Herbert Albrecht spoke on the County Transportation Department and their ability to
provide daily pick-up service for individuals like his son who is disabled and uses a
electric wheelchair. A discussion followed with Harry DiSaivio suggesting Herb call the
Transporation Department every time his son needs a ride since sometimes a constant
need for a particular service brings results.
B. A.D..A INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
A ~ manual on the ~ With Di~abiiitie~ Act was received from the Equal
Employmont Opportunity Commission along with brochures on various subjects.
Handicapped Self-Evaluation Committee
Meeting- january 7, 1998
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This information will be kept in the Human Resource Office at City Hall and will be
available to anyone who is interested. A sign-out sheet will be prepared so committee
members may take tums signing the manual out. Brochures may be ordered ss requested.
Harry DiSalvio distributed a pamphlet from the Depamnent of Regulations regarding
recent eligibility guidelines for obtaining Disabled Parking Permits. Discussion continued
on n~alations, marking of iumdicapped spaces .and if parking violations are being properly
Tbe i~e of the Recycling Cente~ being open was discussed along with monthly charges
for garbage pickup.
C. PROPOSED MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 1998
A motion was made: by Catherine A~~ and secoa~ by Keith Miller to have the
Commit~ meet on the first Wedaesday of ~e~ other month with the next meeting to be
held on March 4, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. A un~imous voice vote was taken to approve this
~. If anything significant came up between meetings that needed to be discussed a
speci~ meeth~ could be called.
A motion wss made by Keith ~ seconded l~y Catherine Ackerman to adjourn the meeting
at 6:15 p,m, Unanimous voice approval.