2004-07-02 Committee on People with Disabilities Minutes

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NEW BUSINESS A. DEVELOP POLICY FOR NOTIFICATION OF CANCELLED MEETINGS M. Gleason reported that T. Spinola-Campbell received a complaint about MCPD not notifying the public that the committee cancelled the last meeting in Kona. He felt that the committee could hold the meeting anyway and have a forum for the public to address their concerns. Public officials that are invited to the meeting are notified when a quorum is not available. However, he is unsure if the county will provide secretary support and lunch if there is no quorum at those meetings. Perhaps those members who can make it could attend the meeting and represent MCPD. D. Cowdrey said she recalls attending the meeting as a member from the public and the meetings would have been cancelled if there was no quorum. L. Scadden pointed out that the Kona meetings have more people from the public than the Hilo meetings. He would be willing to represent MCPD at the Kona meetings if the meeting was cancelled to hear issues and provide information. M. Gleason will follow up with the Mayors Office to see if they will support a secretary, transportation, and lunch even if there wasnt a quorum. He will report back at the next meeting. M. Gleason reported that he will check with J. Viernes on election of officers since its a new fiscal year. He suggested putting it on the agenda for next month. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ISSUES J. Matsui raised a concern about disabled parking at the supermarkets. M. Gleason reiterated that MCPDs sole purpose is to advise the Mayor, and the committee will continue to do that on issues affecting people with disabilities in the County. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting will be held on Friday, August 6, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. in Kona. Location to be announced. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, _______________________________ JEANVIERNES,STAFFSECRETARY 6