HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ADA_01.13.2016The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If
you require assistance in participation at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA,
reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the
City at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512)930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th
Street for additional information: TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Board Members: Dawn Jennings, Anya Juan Risco, Paul Luther, Barbra Sonnen-
Hernandez
Board Members Absent: Stephanie Blanck - Chair, Jon Carey - Vice Chail
Sheila Mills - Secretary,
Staff Present: Nat Waggoner, Jana Kern, Trish Long, Eric Lashley, Eric Nuner
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for
any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order: Jana Kern called the regular ADA Board Meeting to order at
6:00 PM on Wednesday January 13, 2016.
Due to the fact that all of the officers were absent, Kern stated that before the
Board can conduct any business, a Chair will need to be nominated for this
meeting. Motion by Juan Risco second by Jennings to nominate Paul Luther as
Chair for the Jan. 13, 2016 meeting. Approved 4-3 (Blanck, Carey, & Mills
absent)
The Board may, at any time recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive
Session at the request of the Chair, a Board Member, The City Manager, Assistant
City Manager, General Manager of Utilities, City Council Member, or legal
counsel for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code Chapter 551, and are subject to action in the Regular Session
that follows
B. Introduction of Visitors
C. Discussion of library needs as they relate to access and effective communication
- Eric Lashley, Library Services Director and Nat Waggoner, PMP,
Transportation Analyst
Lashley discussed with the Board what the needs are for the Library.
D. Review work completed under FY 15 and update on facilities CIP planning for
FY 16 ADA Transition Plan Update. - Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks & Recreation
Director and Nat Waggoner, PMP Transportation Analyst
Nuner updated the Board on the City's Facilities ADA plan.
E. Discussion of Effective Communication requirements under Title 11. - Nat
Waggoner, Transportation Analyst
Waggoner discussed what his interpretation of effective communication as it
relates to our mission under the Title 11 requirements.
F. Review and discussion of portions of the City of Georgetown Emergency
Management Plan as they relate to the City's Transition Plan and Title Il
requirements. - Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst
Waggoner reviewed with Board. Waggoner will ask for a representative from
Fire and Police to attend the February 2016 meeting..
G. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular ADA Board
meeting held December 9, 2015. - Jana Kern - ADA Board Liaison
Motion by Jennings second by Juan Risco to approve the minutes as presented.
Approved 4-3 (Blanck, Carey, & Mills absent)
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djoumment
Motion by Juan Risco seconded by Sonnen-Hernandez to adjourn
4meeting. Approvetle
-3 (Blanck, Carey, & Mills absent) Meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.
Paul Luther - Acting Chair Sheila Mills - Secretary
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Jana R. Kern - ADA Board Liaison