Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, July 18, 2023 1:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Committee Members Tony Arellano Pam Heavens Billie Jo Adams Kevin Huckfeldt Kim Hudgens Gary Jones Veronica Pollard Sherry Voight Steven Voight Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final July 18, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final July 18, 2023 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Ms. Kindall Carmouche, Disability Resource Center, filled in for Kevin Huckfeldt. Present Gary Jones, Kim Hudgens, Chairperson Pam Heavens, Sherry Voight, Billie Jo Adams, Steven Voight, Chairperson Tony Arellano and Veronica Pollard APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-6179 Attachments: 062023 A motion was made by Steven Voight, seconded by Kim Hudgens, to approve the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Minutes from 6/20/23. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Jones, Hudgens, Chairperson Heavens, Voight, Adams, Voight, Chairperson Arellano and Pollard Absent: Huckfeldt CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. None. PRESENTATION: SEAN MIKOS, ADA COORDINATOR Mr. Sean Mikos, Deputy Director of Public Works and ADA Coordinator, gave the Committee a presentation on the ADA transition plan for the right-of-way. Mr. Mikos answered the Committee members questions. Mr. Mikos will return next month after the Committee has had a chance to look over the plan. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Chairman Arellano requested one or two new members to the Committee. Ms. McNichol said she will inquire with the Mayor's office. Chairman Arellano spoke about recreation facilities for people with disabilities. Ms. McNichol will contact someone at the park district. Chairman Arellano spoke about the various titles of the American with Disabilities Act. Page 1 of 2 Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final July 18, 2023 Ms. Pollard said it is very important to be aware of everyone's limitations. Ms. Heavens reminded everyone that July 26 is the 33rd anniversary of ADA. Mr. Jones said there will be a disabilities pride parade as well. Mrs. Voight spoke about her daughter Billy Jo and her experiences in school etc. Chairman Arellano spoke about the upcoming meeting on July 31st with Joliet Junior College. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Jones would like to see more bus shelters. Chairman Arellano inquired about the snow program. Ms. McNichol responded. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Steven Voight, seconded by Veronica Pollard, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Jones, Hudgens, Chairperson Heavens, Voight, Adams, Voight, Chairperson Arellano and Pollard Absent: Huckfeldt This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 2 of 2