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like that is disrespectful. Hannah apologized and said she is here speaking for the <br />J. Souza <br />public and also sharing the perceptions of the public. feels that not having a <br />quorum is hurting the committee. The people deserve better service from us. <br />S. Nagasawa <br /> feels the committee has no control over a quorum and that the committee <br />is burdened by rules that have to be adhered to. She feels that everyone who sits here <br />today is committed to doing something good. She stated that we should give the <br />committee the credit that is due them. Paige thanked Sam for her comments. <br /> <br />REPORT OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘IEQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICER AND <br /> <br />ADA COORDINATOR, TERI SPINOLA-CAMPBELL <br /> <br />Teri worked with Bill Nakamatsu of DCAB who came up with an abbreviated reference <br />card for the police. It has the statutory references for Hawai‘i Revised Statute 291, the <br />penalties and what the police can do. Hopefully this will help them when they receive <br />calls regarding violations. <br /> <br />See attached report. <br /> <br />REVIEW FROM COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I ADA RECREATION SPECIALIST, ALISA <br />MITCHENER <br /> <br />Alisa works for Parks and Recreation and her goal is to include people with disabilities <br />in park programs, program access and inclusion. She doesn’t deal with the facility <br />access, but deals with people. <br /> <br />See Attached Report <br /> <br /> <br />ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> <br />S. Nagasawa <br /> was very happy to hear about the extended night time swimming at <br />Pahoa pool. <br /> <br />J. Floyd <br /> announced that the State Council on Developmental Disabilities is going to <br />have its annual day at the Capitol sometime in March. That’s an annual event where <br />they meet with Legislators for Hawai‘i Island. Second thing is they are in the planning <br />stages with the University of Hilo and the Department of Health for a legislative forum <br />for person with disabilities. It will be held after the Primary election in August and you <br />meet with the legislators and discuss issues relevant to Hawai‘i Island. Third thing is <br />October is National Disability Employment Month. Posters of persons with disabilities <br />that are employed are displayed at the Capitol. It’s very rewarding. <br /> <br />Another announcement that Wes made is that today is Chris’ last day with the <br />committee and wanted to thank him for the years of service, time and energy that he <br />has put into the committee. Chris thanked everyone. <br /> <br />NEXT MEETING <br /> <br />Next meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday, February 18 in Hilo at the ADRC <br />Training Room at 10:00 a.m. <br /> <br /> <br />-6- <br /> <br />