11.03.2022_Agenda Packet_AAB
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AGENDA
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD
CITY-COUNTY BUILDING, ROOM 107
November 3, 2022
3:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER / KOMA CONFIRMATION / ROLL CALL
(1.1) Call to Order
(1.2) Chair requests staff confirmation that Kansas Open Meeting Act required notice has been
properly provided.
(1.3) Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(2.1) Approval of the Minutes of the August 4th 2022 regular meeting
3. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing Items
(3.1) None.
Administrative Items
(3.2) Introductions
(3.3) Review Staff Report
(3.4) Election of Officers
Preliminary Discussion Items
(3.5) None.
4. UNFINISHED OR OTHER BUSINESS
(4.1) Reminder Training to Immediately Follow
5. PUBLIC FORUM
6. ADJOURNMENT
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Attending the Meeting via Zoom
Accessibility Advisory Board meetings can be attended in-person at the City/County Building in Room
107 or via Zoom until further notice. To participate via Zoom, use the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83194687623. The meeting can also be accessed by phone at 1-346-248-
7799. Enter Meeting ID: 831 9468 7623 when prompted. For more information on how to join the Zoom
meeting, please refer to the Helpful Hints document that is attached to this agenda.
Record of this Meeting
This public meeting will be recorded by Salina TV and available to view online free of charge at
https://salina-tv.com/CablecastPublicSite/. To receive meeting packets by email, subscribe to Email
Notifications at http://www.salina-ks.gov/content/18160/23455/23473/default.aspx. Meeting DVDs and
paper copies of meeting packets are available upon request (retrieval and/or duplication fees may
apply). Please contact the Community and Development Services Department at
building.services@salina.org or by phone at 785.309.5715 to request these open public records.
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AGENDA
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD
CITY-COUNTY BUILDING, ROOM 107
AUGUST 4, 2022
3:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER / KOMA CONFIRMATION / ROLL CALL
(1.1) Chair Ochs called the meeting to order at 3:12 p.m.
(1.2) Chair Ochs requests staff confirmation that Kansas Open Meeting Act required notice has
been properly provided.
Mr. Ingermanson confirmed that the packet was posted and the required notice of the
meeting was provided.
(1.3) Roll Call
Board Members Present: Brad Daily (via Zoom), William Cumberland (via Zoom), Dr.
Margaret Finger (via Zoom), Taya Smith (via Zoom), Chair Lisa Ochs
Board Members Absent: April Rickman, Micah Eklu
City Staff Present: Michelle Martin, Community Relations Supervisor; Spencer
Ingermanson, Community Relations Specialist; Marissa Patton, Community Relations
Specialist; Kent Johnson, Civil Engineer; Dan Stack, City Engineer
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(2.1) Approval of the Minutes of the May 5, 2022, regular meeting.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2022 meeting by Commissioner Smith,
seconded by Commissioner Daily, and carried by 5-0 vote.
3. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing Items
The applicant or an appointed representative must be present
in order for the Accessibility Advisory Board to take action on an item.
(3.1) None
Administrative Items
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(3.2) Reminder of upcoming elections to be conducted at next meeting.
Chair Ochs reminded everyone that elections will occur during the next meeting on November 3,
2022. Ms. Martin stated the Commission would be provided a staff report. She reminded
Commissioners to encourage new members by referring friends and family to the City’s website
where they could apply to be a part of any of the boards and commissions.
Preliminary Discussion Items
(3.3) None
4. UNFINISHED OR OTHER BUSINESS
(4.1) Presentation by City of Salina Engineering staff regarding plans for upgrading of sidewalks
and curb-cuts.
Kent Johnson, Civil Engineer, provided the report. City Engineer Dan Stack joined him via Zoom.
Mr. Johnson advised City Engineering’s primary focus is on road right of way areas. He described
accessibility requirements for ramps and how barrier curbs can cause mobility problems. Mr.
Johnson detailed ramp accessibility requirements. He discussed how the City’s $40,000 ramp
renovation budget would be used over the next 10 to 11 years throughout the City.
Mr. Johnson described the history of sidewalk installations in Salina and how the City prioritizes
fund allocations to sidewalks starting with the highest use areas and moving outward. He noted that
in some residential areas the sidewalks and streets are not owned by the City so they are maintained
privately. After further explaining the City’s sidewalk budget and maintenance protocols, Mr.
Johnson concluded his presentation by describing sidewalk and ramp project plans for 2022.
Chair Ochs informed Mr. Johnson that the Commissions primary concern involved hazards with
storm drainages. Michelle Martin reminded Chair Ochs that Dr. Finger (who raised the issue) had
the opportunity to meet with the City Engineers and explain her concerns. Dan Stack attempted to
respond, but his microphone had issues and was inaudible. Mr. Johnson responded that ideally
individuals should not have to walk in the streets to pass over storms drains. He then stated that
the City Engineering Department is primarily concerned with right of way areas, and other areas are
the concern of other City Departments.
(4.2) Discuss follow-up to survey and staff report.
Ms. Martin discussed considerations for how the survey results should be utilized in the future. She
addressed five themes common to the complaints in the surveys:
Community Resources - She suggested the Community Resources Guide be updated and
published on the Community Relations Division website. Commissioner Ochs and Ms. Martin
discussed the importance of keeping the Community Resource Guide up to date. Ms. Martin
mentioned the Community Relations Division website has been updated, allowing easier
access to ADA material.
Sidewalks - Which was covered during the presentation by the City of Salina Engineering
team and why they were invited to present at this meeting.
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Public Transportation – As City Go buses are not operated by the City, Ms. Martin
suggested inviting OCCK to provide a presentation to this group on the public transportation
services they offer, so Commissioners could ask questions and provide input.
Parking/Parking Lots– The survey responses did not always identify where the problems
were. Although the mall was identified, it is privately owned and more outside the focus of
this board.
Entrances - The survey mentioned difficulties with private businesses (like the mall) and
some of the automated doors being worn out. As these are private entities, it is outside the
scope of this board’s focus which is on property and programs of the City as a public entity.
Commissioner Ochs commented that having OCCK provide the Commission a presentation on
public transportation would be helpful. She also questioned about whether the Salina Community
Relations Division would plan to conduct a follow-up survey. Ms. Martin responded that she was
unaware if follow-up surveys would be implemented. Ms. Ochs asked about common complaints
received on accessibility. Ms. Martin replied that the most common complaints received by
Community Relations involved emotional support animals.
5. PUBLIC FORUM
None
6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Commissioner Daily, seconded by Commissioner Dr.
Finger, and carried by a 5-0 vote.
The meeting adjourned at 3:29 p.m.
Attending the Meeting via Zoom
Accessibility Advisory Board meetings can be attended in-person at the City/County Building in Room
107 or via Zoom until further notice. To participate via Zoom, use the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83194687623. The meeting can also be accessed by phone at 1-346-248-
7799. Enter Meeting ID: 831 9468 7623 when prompted. For more information on how to join the Zoom
meeting, please refer to the Helpful Hints document that is attached to this agenda.
Record of this Meeting
This public meeting will be recorded by Salina TV and available to view online free of charge at
https://salina-tv.com/CablecastPublicSite/. To receive meeting packets by email, subscribe to Email
Notifications at http://www.salina-ks.gov/content/18160/23455/23473/default.aspx. Meeting DVDs and
paper copies of meeting packets are available upon request (retrieval and/or duplication fees may
apply). Please contact the Community and Development Services Department at
building.services@salina.org or by phone at 785.309.5715 to request these open public records.
STAFF REPORT
SALINA ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Date: November 3, 2022
Item: 3.3
Election of officers for 2022-2023
Information
The Accessibility Advisory Board’s (AAB) November meetings is the Annual Business
Meeting of the Board to elect new officers. Full capacity of the AAB is nine appointed
members with the addition of two Youth on Board members. Currently, membership of
the AAB is at nine adult members (full capacity) and zero youth members.
Current members are: Lisa Ochs, Dr. Margaret Finger, William Cumberland, Micah
Eklu, April Rickman, Kylie Kilmer, Kelly Degenhardt, Brent Kirkhart, and Michelle Griffin.
The Annual Business Meeting involves the election of the Board Chair and Vice-Chair
for the coming year. Lisa Ochs served as the Chair for the past year, and Dr. Margaret
Finger Vice-Chair.
Members eligible for officer positions:
Chair Lisa Ochs – Eligible for another term as Chair. Eligible for Vice-Chair. Willing to
serve as either position.
Vice-Chair Dr. Margaret Finger – Eligible for Chair. Eligible for another term as Vice-
Chair. Unverified.
William Cumberland – Eligible for Chair. Eligible for Vice-Chair. Unverified.
Micah Eklu – Eligible for Chair. Eligible for Vice-Chair. Willing to serve as either
position.
April Rickman – Eligible for Chair. Eligible for Vice-Chair. Willing to serve as either
position.
Recommended Action
Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve until November, 2023.