TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MAKEFIELD
DISABLED PERSONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2006
A meeting of the Disabled Persons Advisory Board of the
Those present:
BOARD MEMBERS: Lisa Huchler-Smith, Secretary
Ann Piccinotti, Vice-Chairman
Liz Harbison, member (absent)
Megan Dorko, member
OTHERS: Pete Stainthorpe, Supervisor Liaison (absent)
UPDATE ON CONTACT
WITH BUILDING OWNERS/PROPERTY MANAGERS
Ms. Dorko noted that McCaffrey’s replaced the handicap parking signs with proper signage.
Ms. Huchler-Smith stated she would follow-up with Floral Vale and Makefield Executive Quarters to see if they complied with installing proper signage.
COMPLIANCE BY PARK & RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS PROPERTIES
Mr. Rogers stated he spoke with Ms. Donna Linney from the
Park & Recreation Department about replacing handicap parking signs at Township
properties and was informed the proper parking signs were installed at
Mr. Rogers stated he talked with Mr. Jim Majewski about the
proper placement of the handicap parking spaces and signs within the
Mr. Rogers stated he spoke with Mr. Jim Coyne from the
Public Works Department to find out when the handicap parking signs would be
installed at the
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Mr. Coyne stated the signs have not been installed yet, but
were ordered. Mr. Rogers stated that
Ms. Huchler-Smith asked for an update on the parking lots owned by the county. Mr. Rogers stated he did not have an update but would follow-up.
REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY PRIDE DAY
Mr. Rogers stated that he received a letter from the
Township explaining Community Pride Day and the events and asking the Township
Boards and Commissions to participate.
Mr. Rogers agreed that the Disabled Persons Advisory Board should
participate by having a table with information about what the Board does and
The Board discussed upcoming community events the Board could get exposure at such as the Senior Expo in the spring and Harvest Day on September 30th. Ms. Huchler-Smith stated that she contacted the Director of Harvest Day to inquire if the Board could have a table that day. The Director explained to her that they only permit so many not-for-profit tables and would get back to Ms. Huchler-Smith if a table was available. Mr. Rogers stated the Fire House Open House would be in October and he would follow-up on that event.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
No update to report.
BUILDING PERMITS
Mr. Rogers stated there are no new permits to report.
APPROVAL OF JUNE 2006 MINUTES
Ms. Huchler-Smith moved, Mr. Rogers seconded and it was unanimously carried to approve the June 2006 minutes as written.
DISABLED PERSONS ADVISORY BOARD BROCHURES AND ETIQUETTE PAMPHLETS
Ms. Huchler-Smith stated that she contacted Penn Valley Printing for prices and they quoted her to print 1000 brochures for $607, 500 brochures for $355 and 250 brochures for $200. Ms. Huchler-Smith stated that 500 brochures would be enough brochures.
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Ms. Dorko stated she is working on the final cover design and showed the Board members 2 versions of the brochure. The Board discussed which version they liked and did not like and Ms. Dorko said she would make the suggested changes.
Ms. Piccinotti noted that the Board might be able to get a free mailing stamp for the brochures if they wish to mail them out. The brochure would need to be open not sealed in accordance with the rules. Ms. Piccinotti stated she would obtain information from the Postal Service.
Ms. Dorko stated after the last meeting she spoke with Ms. Ann Langtry about the Board’s logo. She stated if we print the brochure on paper other than glossy white, it may bleed. Ms. Langtry suggested printing the brochure on glossy heavy stock or semi-gloss stock.
Ms. Huchler-Smith asked Ms. Dorko for an update on the “Etiquette” pamphlet and asked what size it would be. Ms. Dorko stated the brochure size would be ½ landscape size on 8 ½ x 11 paper and she created brochures for sight and hearing impairment, persons in wheelchairs and for general disability. Mr. Rogers asked if the etiquette information could be the same size or look as the Board’s brochure.
Mr. Rogers suggested the Board approve the brochure and etiquette pamphlet information and get it printed prior to Community Pride Day. Ms. Huchler-Smith stated the Board could approve any changes on-line to save time.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Rogers stated on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 2 p.m. at
the
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Huchler-Smith, Secretary