MINUTES
FLORIDA KEYS COUNCIL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (FKCFPWD)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2005
CHEECA LODGE, ISLAMORADA, FL
PRESENT: Michelle Wisnewski, Lisa Kittleson, Elaine Higgins, Jim Malcolm, Cynthia McKnight, Alternate, Jim Malloch, County Liaison, Sandy Molina, Secretary
ABSENT: Lt. Larry Kelley
GUESTS: Calvin Allen, Michael Brennan, Luis Androuin, Donna Hanson, Dane Dastugue, Lisa Moeller, Belinda Brown, Stan Darczuk, Jimmy Schimdt, Nancy Miller, Jerry O’Cathey, Gwen Mobley, Charla Rodriguez.
Meeting called to order at 1:30 PM.
The meeting was opened by the Chairperson, Michelle. She introduced the Board members. Michelle then asked if everyone would introduce themselves.
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Minutes and Agenda approved.
Report of the Chairperson
Michelle advised everyone that Mr. Michael Brennan would expand on what she had talked about at the last meeting, “Development of the Transition Plan”. By Memorial Day, 2006 a full Transition Plan should be submitted to the Court, as part of the settlement. Mr. Brennan spoke about things that need to be done to make the Transition Plan happen. He passed around copies of the Administrative Requirements and went over them. Calvin Allen added that the County has put in the budget, $150,000 for a RFP on the Transition Plan for Monroe County.
Financial Report
Balance in account is $
Report of the Committee on Awards
Michelle announced that Jim Malloch will getting an award at the BOCC meeting on January 19, 2005. Lisa Kittleson motioned that the next award go to Cheeca Lodge. Michelle seconded that motion. Motion passed. Jim Malloch suggested that it be awarded at the next Marathon BOCC meeting, which is March 16, 2005. Lisa Kittleson will do the write up and will also attend the BOCC meeting to give the award.
Reports of the Committee on Monroe County ADA Upgrades
John King, Public Works – Ongoing Projects – John King is not present to report.
Jim Malcolm – City of Key West - Jim reported that over 30 employees have gone through Code Review class for planning review. He also announced that he is the person that reviews all commercial drawings that go before the City looking for permits before they can get their CO. He is getting many calls from contractors and architects to see if he could take a look and give them ideas. Everything is moving forward.
Unfinished Business
1. Disabled Housing Discussion – Michelle discussed Disabled Housing. Since the last meeting, she reported that the Association for Disabled Americans has started another 8 actions. Three in the Lower Keys and the other five are on Duval Street. She will report on the settlement of them as they happen. She reported that they are now up to about 70 actions in the Keys. She advised that they are getting the message, but very slowly.
Unfinished Business
Michelle mentioned that over the last several meetings, we have heard about the different programs, like Paratransit, In-Home services, ADA Upgrades, Blind Services, Group Housing, and other Human Services issues. They are in need of funding. A lot of Federal and State Funds have disappeared. She also mentioned that there are a lot of barriers within the County buildings. Jim Malloch mentioned that the different grants for Social Services in the County, even though the money is less and less each year, the County has a requirement to match it 10%, but it is normally matched by 20%, 30%, 40% so they can continue to provide services for people.
New Business
Michelle mentioned that there was one item for new business that will be approached for the first time and will take more discussion, on the televising of the Disability Council meetings. She stated that she met with Jim Malloch and Mr. Willi, County Administrator. Jim Malloch reported that there hasn’t been any additional discussion since that meeting with Mr. Willi. His feelings were that it would be more feasible to video tape the meetings and show them Channel 76, rather than trying to occupy one of the three sites in the County. He mentioned that there is a cost involved in live televising of meetings. Michelle mentioned that there is another concern as far as televising the meetings. It is closed captioning or transcript under the subtitle. She stated that the BOCC doesn’t do it at this point in time because no one has requested it.
Announcements
Gary Lowe announced that they are in need of board members for Peacock support housing. Contact him for additional information.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 PM. The next meeting will be Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 10:00 AM, at the State Building in Marathon. The meeting will be noticed and any interested groups or individuals are welcome to attend.
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