HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-01 Committee on People with Disabilities Minutes
COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Friday, September 1, 2006, 10:30 a.m.
Aupuni Center Conference Room
PRESENT: Ted Yamanaka, Vice-Chair; Denise Cowdrey, Jack Matsui, James Souza,
Laura Tobosa
EXCUSED: Lawrence Scadden, Chair; Betsy Whitney, Secretary; Michael Gleason
ABSENT: Julia Staten
GUESTS: Malina Dravis-Tucker, Interpreter; Karen Kotaki, Elderly Activities
Division/Coordinated Services for the Elderly; Ofelia Pertubal, CNA
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m. An introduction of committee members,
staff, and guests was made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
L. Tobosa made a motion to accept the minutes of August 4, 2006. J. Matsui seconded
the motion. The motion was passed with D. Cowdrey abstaining.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ISSUES
None.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The treasurer’s report was reviewed.
L. Tobosa made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted. D. Cowdrey
seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
CORRESPONDENCE
None.
TEAM REPORTS
A. EDUCATION/PUBLIC AWARENESS TEAM – M. GLEASON
No report.
B. RECREATION TEAM – L. SCADDEN
D. Cowdrey reported that she went on a camping trip at Hapuna Beach Park during
the July 4 weekend with one of the participants that she works with at Goodwill
Industries. The restrooms have been recently remodeled and were made
accessible. The cabins were also remodeled so the doors are wider. However,
when the participant went to use the new low level shower, the shower came out in a
straight stream like a pressure washer.There was no adjustment to make it a fine
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spray and it hurt the participant. Therefore, the participant had to use the regular
shower. L. Tobosa suggested that D. Cowdrey contact A. Mitchener on this issue.
C. TRANSPORTATION TEAM – B. WHITNEY
No report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. VOLUNTEER PARKING VIOLATION ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE –
SGT. D. VERIATO
No report.
B. UPDATE FROM DCAB – C. FLEMING/N. OLESEN/C. TOWNSEND
The September report from Francine Wai, Executive Director of DCAB, was
distributed to MCPD members.
C. ADA COORDINATOR’S REPORT – T. SPINOLA-CAMPBELL
The ADA Coordinator’s Report for June, July, and August 2006 was distributed to
MCPD members.
D. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – A. MITCHENER
No report.
E. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – L. SCADDEN
No report.
NEW BUSINESS
A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
J. Souza made a motion to defer this item to the next meeting when more members
are present. D. Cowdrey seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
B. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
At the last meeting, L. Scadden asked MCPD to discuss committee membership
because the committee has not been able to make quorum with some members not
attending the meeting. He suggested at some of the members resigning and
possibly getting new members. However, MCPD indicated that the committee had a
difficult time recruiting new members from Kona. T. Yamanaka will inquire on
B. Whitney’s commitment to MCPD since she has not been attending the meetings.
T. Yamanaka offered to send an email to MCPD members inquiring about their
commitment to the committee.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ISSUES
K. Kotaki reported that the Elderly Activities Division/Coordinated Services for the
Elderly (EAD/CSE) has requested a total of $80,000 grant in aid from the State
Legislature for the purpose of purchasing one mini ramp van for the North/South Hilo
District and one eight passenger mini van for the North/South Kona District to service
the homeless and disabled elderly. EAD/CSE has requested through the Department of
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Parks and Recreation that Mayor H. Kim send a memo to Governor L. Lingle to release
the funds of $80,000 appropriated in Housing Omnibus Bill for the County of Hawaii
Department of Parks and Recreation for transportation for the homeless and disabled.
EAD/CSE is working with the Department of Parks and Recreation to finalize all actions
and correspondence needed in receiving the $80,000. Sidney Kanno, EAD Assistant
Operations Director, can be contacted at 322-1812 for further information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next meeting will be held on Friday, October 6, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. in the Kona
Mayor’s Office conference room.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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JEAN VIERNES, STAFF SECRETARY
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