Peoria Standard

City of Peoria Mayor's Advisory Committee for Citizens with Disabilities met Sept. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the Committee:

The meeting was held on September 12, 2017, at 4:08 p.m., at City Hall Building, 419 Fulton St, Room 110, Committee Member Laurie Atkinson, Chair presided.

ROLL CALL

Roll call showed the following committee members present: Laurie Atkinson, Kaye Berry, Ashonta Huddleston, Kendra Moses-Hagan, Melynda McKeever and Amr Elsamny – 6. Absent: Mike Van Cleve and Doris Hayes - 2. Also present was Staff Liaison David Watkins, Equal Opportunity Manager.

MINUTES

Committee Member Ashonta Huddleston motioned to approve the August meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Kendra Moses-Hagan.

Motion was approved by unanimous voice vote

COMMUNITY INPUT

Committee Member Ashonta Huddleston discussed the problems she encountered using the sidewalk at Woodbine and Forest Hill. She thought its poor condition made it dangerous to use. Committee Member Huddleston also voiced concern about the lack of curb cuts at certain bus stop locations.

Committee Member Kendra Moses-Hagan asked Staff Liaison David Watkins if the condition of the sidewalk was something that could be reported through Peoria Cares. The response was yes.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Publicity Committee

No Report

Events Committee

No Report

Community Workshop and Training Center (CWTC)

Committee Member Kendra Moses-Hagan told the members talked with CWTC about when their advocate meeting is held. It is held on the third Wednesday of each month. Waiting on CWTC to get back with her about attending a meeting. She should know sometime next week.

NEW BUSINESS

Develop Description Statement for Committee

Staff Liaison David Watkins reminded the members they talked about wanting to have some consistency in how to describe the committee when speaking to groups. As a result, decided to develop a statement each member could use.

Committee Member Amr Elsamny mentioned development of a power point presentation could help bring about consistency when members speak about the committee. Committee Member Melynda McKeever and others agreed a power point would be helpful.

As discussion continued, the members returned to talking about development of a statement. They focused on forming a committee and who would lead the effort. Committee Member Kendra Moses-Hagan said she would willing to work on putting committee together. Committee Member Melynda McKeever volunteered to help. She also cautioned the committee about allowing just one or two members to take on the work of the committee. Everyone must be willing to accept and perform a task.

Committee Member Kendra Moses-Hagan motioned to form with the help of Committee Member Melynda McKeever a committee to develop a statement. Committee Member Amr Elsamny second the motion.

Motion was approved by unanimous voice vote

Guidelines for Meeting with Community Groups

Deferred discussion to next meeting

Department Human Services (DHS) Parking Concern

Committee Member Melynda McKeever said she met with a DHS representative and discussed parking concerns.

PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS

Guidelines for Meeting with Community Groups/Organizations.

Dates for CWTC Visit.

ADJOURNMENT

Committee Member Kendra Moses-Hagan motioned to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Committee Member Amr Elsamny.

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