Attendance
Members Present: Rochell Alexander, Cal Bryant, Linda Bryant, Jeff Dismukes, Scott Ellis, Jackie Haverly, James Helm, Larry Hopper, Kyle King, Adam Lane, Faythe McMillin, Greg Morgan, Tabitha Pope, Liz Scheffe, David Storer, Dana Tallon, Sidna Trimmell, Joy Turner, and Keith Wilkinson
Member Excused: Heather Hancock-Blackburn, Vera Cheek, Audrea George, Lori Wathen and Ken Wyatt,
Members Unexcused: Marilyn Dillon,
Guests: Derrell Terril and Michael Beers
Call to Order
Chair Sidna Trimmell called the meeting to order at 9:07 am
Roll Call
Guests: Darrell Terrell and Michaels Beers
Introductions and Welcome:
Public Comments: The Oklahoma City Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns welcomes citizens comments at the beginning of each meeting. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and citizens must sign in at least five (5) minutes before the meeting is scheduled to begin. Citizens that are not committee members are not permitted to participate in regular meeting discussion. By signing up for comments, you acknowledge the commenting procedures of the committee.
Reports: Executive Committee Reports
Secretary – Dana Tallon
- Tabled February and May Minutes
- June Minutes
- Scott Ellis moved to accept the June Minutes
- Joy Turner seconded
- Motion passed all Ayes except one abstained, James Helm
Treasurer – Sidna Trimmel for Scott Ellis
- Ending balance $4,488.75
- Sidna Trimmel accepted on behalf of the committee
Vice-Chair – Adam Lane
- No Report
Chair – Sidna Trimmel
- No Report
Reports from Emergency Management and City ADA Coordinator
Emergency Management
- No Report
City ADA Coordinator – Keith Wilkinson
- New library opened – Almonte, at SW 59th and May.
- Did an inspection at the Zoo African exhibit.
- New bus stop at 23rd & Kelly – consulted access board they really helped making it accessible.
- New Senior Wellness Center – SW 135 & Western
- New clubhouse at Earlywine
- Phase 1 Deep Fork Trail – I-44 to Kelly – found some ADA fixes that need to be made.
- Broadway inspection in Automobile Alley
Reports
ADA Workshop — Sidna Madden
- No report
Barrier-Free Design — Scott Ellis
- 2 inspections both were parking lots and both were good.
Outreach/Public Relations — Herb Bailey/Liz Scheffe
- No report
Emergency Response — Ken Wyatt
- No report
Membership Review —Lori Wathen
- We are at capacity, no new members
Ok Let’s Talk event – Sidna Trimmel
- The event is 9-11 am
- Speakers are:
- Travis Smith
- Greg Morgan
- Tabitha Pope
- Melinda Fruendt
- Doctor
- Break
- Derrell Terrell
- Barin
- David Best
- Dr. Phil Lewis
- Larry Hopper
- Transportation? contact Faythe
- Contact HLA about Loop
- Joy Turner moved that MCDC reimburse ODLC for interpreters. Keith Wilkinson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously
Audit – Jackie Havery
- Scott sent Jackie Havery the bank statement.
New Business
- None
Reports from Members on Boards and Commissions
- none
Announcements from Members
- none
Next MCDC Meeting – July 10, at 9 am; in person at the
Adjourn at 9:30 am: Dana Tallon made a motion to adjourn
It is the policy of the City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public with disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an accommodation, modification of policies or procedures, or auxiliary aid or service in order to participate in this meeting should contact the MCDC Chair, Sidna Trimmell at (405) 684-7223 or sidna10@att.net no later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before the scheduled meeting. If you need an alternate format of the agenda, please contact Sidna Trimmell 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.