Attendance
Committee Members Present:
Adam Lane – Vice-Chair, Scott Ellis – Treasurer, Keith Wilkinson – Parliamentarian, Rochelle Alexander, Cal Bryant, Linda Bryant, Heather Hancock-Blackburn, James Helm, Kyle King, Faythe McMillin, Greg Morgan, Tabitha Pope, Liz Scheffe, David Storer, Joy Turner, and Lori Wathen,
Committee Members Excused:
Sidna Trimmell – Chair, Dana Tallon – Secretary, Vera Cheek, Marilyn Dillon, Jeff Dismukes, Audrea George, Jackie Haverly, Larry Hopper, and Ken Wyatt
Minute for the October 2024 Regular Meeting
Oct. 9, 2024 — 9 am,
held at
OKC Central Maintenance Facility Training Center,
3738 SW 15th St, Building 3,
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Welcome and Introductions:
Visitors present:
Sasha McCrone from the Oklahoma City Transportation Department
Kenda Davenport from the Oklahoma City VA
Denise Dickerson. This is her third time attending our meetings.
Public Comments:
Sasha McCrone from the Oklahoma City Transportation Department announced that documentary titled “3 Seconds Behind the Wheel” would be showing on October 28, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Roland J. Norick downtown library. It will be free to the public.
Approval of Minutes
Scott made a motion to approve the September Minutes. Keith seconded the motion. All approved and the motion passed.
February and May minutes are still pending.
Reports from Officers:
Vice-Chair Report – Adam Lane – No report presented
Chair Report – Sidna Madden Trimmell – No report presented
Treasurer’s Report – Scott Ellis reported the balance in our account was $4,493.75. The report was accepted as presented. A copy of the September 30, 2024 bank statement was also given to the Vice-Chair.
Reports from Emergency Management and City ADA Coordinator:
Emergency Management – David Storer
- They attended the Sooner Success Fall Festival
City ADA Coordinator – Keith Wilkinson
- He conducted a final inspection of 25 bus stops that are part of MAPS4. The project plans to install 250-300 new bus stops. He did find a few issues that needed to be corrected.
- He inspected the intersection of 10th and Portland as it had been updated and repairs were made.
Member Presentation – None
Reports:
ADA Workshop — Sidna Madden Trimmell – No report presented
Barrier-Free Design — Scott Ellis – No report presented
Outreach / Communications — Herb Bailey / Co-chair Liz Scheffe: No report presented
Liz will put a link to the “3 Seconds Behind the Wheel” documentary on the OKCMCDC facebook page and website. Keith will send her the information to do so.
Emergency Response — Ken Wyatt – No report presented
Membership Review — Lori Wathen
A few applications are pending. The Committee needs to decide if it wants to change its Bylaws to increase the number of members. Scott reported the Executive Committee has been working on this and hopes to have a proposal for the full Committee next month.
New Business:
Lori reported that Sooner Success is hosting a Holiday Sensory Party on December 14, 2024. She will bring information on it next month. She requested $250.00 from the Committee to put towards the expense of the party. No motion was made.
Reports from Members on Boards and Commissions:
OKC Parks Committee: Lori said there was not a quorum at the last meeting. They plan to purchase land from a private party to expand one park. 175 people showed up at Sellers Park for the Sooner Success Adaptive Activity. The City donated the pool for the event.
Announcements from Members:
Rochelle announced that on October 17, 2024 the OKC VA was hosting a program for individuals with disabilities. The guest speaker will be from DRS. The topic of discussion will be Good Jobs for All. It is open to the public.
Lori had several announcements:
- Sooner Success would be hosting an adaptive Trunk or Treat at Sellers Park on October 28, 2924 from 6:30-8:00 pm. If anyone would like to a vendor, she could send the link to sign up. It is free for non-profits.
- Sooner Success will be hosting its next Nature Hike for adults on October 31, 2024 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm.
- Sooner Success and Aging Care will be held on November 7, 2024 at the Spring Lake Metro Tech, starting at 9:00 am. There will be a virtual option for at least a portion of the conference. Conference tracks will include one for Tribal Children, Older Adults and Teens. The event will be free and lunch will be provided.
- Sooner Success will host a Thanksgiving event at Sellers Park on November 18, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 pm.
The meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting will be Nov. 12, 2024, 9 am, at OKC Central Maintenance Facility Training Center, 3738 SW 15th St, Building 3, Oklahoma City, OK 73108.