2003-07-03 Committee on People with Disabilities Minutes

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B. Memo to MCPD from A. Levin regarding Karen Kane M. Gleason felt that MCPD meetings have been set and the committee has had their meeting dates every first Friday of every month. B. Whitney felt it would be confusing for the public if the meeting date was changed. J. Souza agreed. C. Email to MCPD from A. Mitchener regarding recreation report D. Email to MCPD from A. Levin regarding Paula Mochida B. Whitney suggested that P. Mochida become involved with the Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities on Oahu since she will not be relocating to the Big Island until 2005. M. Gleason offered to respond to P. Mochida and make that suggestion. E. Letter to M. Ben from M. Gleason regarding the ADA Coordinator's position SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. EDUCATION/PUBLIC AWARENESS SUBCOMMITTEE Î M. GLEASON M. Gleason reported that this subcommittee did not meet. M. Gleason reported that three people will be recognized at the Hilo recognition luncheon in September. L. Tobosa said she wanted to submit another name for recognition (Marcella Stroh, Central Pacific Bank). B. Whitney made a motion to accept another nominee. T. Yamanaka seconded the motion. The motion was passed. L. Tobosa reported that M. Stroh has done some access improvements at the bank. B. Whitney added that M. Stroh has also been very persistent in improvements correctly. B. Whitney made a motion to accept M. Stroh's nomination and include her with the award recipients for the Hilo luncheon. T. Yamanaka seconded the motion. The motion was passed. B. Whitney suggested referring the "Design an Accessible Park Po the Education/Public Awareness Subcommittee for recommendations. A. Mitchener said that the art show will be opening on July 15 and run through September 15. M. Gleason suggested addressing this issue under New Business, B. Parks and Recreation Report. B. RECREATION SUBCOMMITTEE No report. 2