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1225 MAIN STREET o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
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AGENDA
HANDICAPPED SELF-EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 5,1997 - 5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
f401 2. APPROVAL OF NMqUTES - SEPTEMBER 17, 1997
3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
4. NEW BUSINESS
5. OLD BUSINESS
7. ADJOURN
City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 o FAX (561) 589-5570
MINUTES
HANDICAPPED SELF-EVALUATION COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 59 1997
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Harry DiSalvio, Acting Chairman.
Present: Harry DiSalvio
Catherine Ackerman
Edra Young
Herbert Albrecht
Keith Miller
Robert Browning
Phillip Bowers - Human Resources Director
Patrick Brennan - Public Works Director
Joanne Sandberg - Recording Secretary
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -September 17, 1997
Motion by Edra Young and seconded by Keith Miller to approve the minutes of
September 17, 1997 as written.
3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
The new members were introduced and welcomed to the committee.
4. OLD BUSINESS
Edra Young inquired about the expansion plans for the Yacht Club that had been
designed a couple of years ago and Pat Brennan stated those plans far exceed the budgeted
amount of money that is available at this time for renovation. The square footage of the
building will remain the same and renovations will be primarily for the restrooms to bring
them into compliance with ADA regulations. A lengthy discussion followed on these
/00. renovation plans, with the idea of an outside entrance to the restrooms suggested.
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An Architect is needed to redo the existing plans and since our budget is limited it was
suggested that maybe someone in the community might volunteer their time and help come up
with a design that is within our budget and guidelines. Edra Young requested a copy of the
Yacht Club layout and said she has contacts that may be willing to help with the plans.
Boat and trailer parking at the Yacht Club was also discussed at length.
Catherine Ackerman made a motion, seconded by Keith Miller, to come up with a plan to
ventilate the restrooms in Riverview Park. A voice vote was taken with all members present
in favor of this project. The benches that were removed from the park for repair have not
been returned and, hopefully, they will soon be replaced.
The possibility of a carnival being held on the CAVCorp property during the Winter
Wonderland festivities is a possibility. Catherine Ackerman made a motion, seconded by
Edra Young, to oppose the carnival being held at the same time as Winter Wonderland. A
voice vote was taken with the vote being 4-1 in favor of the motion.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Catherine Ackerman and seconded by Keith Miller to nominate Harry
DiSalvio as Chairman of the Committee. A voice vote was taken with all members present in
favor of this nomination.
Harry DiSalvio brought up the subject of a sidewalk being installed at the subsidized housing
project on Louisiana Avenue leading to the riverfront. A lengthy discussion followed with
various thoughts on how this project will be accomplished, who would be responsible and
how it would be funded. Transportation ideas for the residents was also discussed.
Herb Albrecht and Keith N ller, on behalf of the Self -Evaluation Committee, will look into
possible grants that may be available for the sidewalk.
Keith Miller stated he had spoken to Fran Adams, County Commissioner regarding the lack of
public and handicapped accessible restroom facilities at the North County offices. It was
suggested that this committee meet with members of the County Handicapped Committee
to discuss this and other problems that affect the community. A lengthly discussion was held
on this subject and on services and schedules provided by the Community Coach.
6. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m. with the next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 7,
1998 at 5:00 p.m.
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Phillip Boweri, Coordinator
American With Disabilities Act (ADA)
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