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11/9/07 - Transportation Committee Meeting

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

Friday, November 9, 2007

Via Teleconference 11:00 a.m.-NOON

DRAFT AGENDA

11:00–11:05 am

Call to Order and Welcome
Cheryl Stone, Temporary Chair

11:05–11:10 am

Roll call to establish quorum
Susan Counts, Acting Director

11:10-11:15 am

Election of Committee Chair
Cheryl Stone, Temporary Chair

 
  • Nominations
  • Voting

11:15–11:30 am

Establish Committee Purpose
Committee Chair

11:30–11:45 am

Determine Method of Implementing the Purpose

 
  • Discuss future presentations and experts - disability related laws
  • Discuss future presentations and experts - current Agency Policies & Procedures – eliminate barriers
  • Other methods

11:45–NOON

Member Discussion

 
  • Next steps – assignments, etc.
  • Next Committee meeting

NOON

Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Committee Chair

DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present:

Cheryl Stone, Temporary Chair
Jenny McNeely, Department of Elder Affairs
Marc Bouniconti

   

Members Absent:

Thom DeLilla, Department of Health

   

Staff Present:

Susan Counts, Acting Director, Governor’s Commission on Disabilities
Helen Cooper, Administrative Assistant III, Governor’s Commission on Disabilities

  • Cheryl Stone, Temporary Chair, called the meeting to order. There were no meeting minutes to read.
  • Susan Counts called the roll; 3 members were present, establishing a quorum.
  • Cheryl Stone stated that the Committee needed to select a permanent Chair. A motion to nominate Cheryl Stone as permanent Chair was moved and seconded. Cheryl Stone moved to close the nominations. Cheryl Stone was chosen as the permanent Chair.
  • The members discussed the purpose of the Committee, including what transportation services exist in Florida.
  • An audience member inquired about public comments for this meeting. The Chair stated that time permitting, public comments would be heard at the conclusion of the meeting. Susan Counts mentioned the Commission’s email address for public comments: commission@dms.myflorida.com.
  • The Committee discussed preparing a spreadsheet to document existing transportation services. The Chair commented that she has transportation data and that she would provide the information to staff for dissemination to Members.
  • Members formulated the purpose of the Transportation Committee: to work together to identify existing services and resources, isolate deficiencies and recommend solutions to the Governor to improve transportation choices in Florida for all people with disabilities. The members will seek public input, contact service providers and provide feasible funding suggestions.
  • Members discussed setting the next Committee meeting dates, along with time for public comment at that meeting. Staff will email members regarding availability.
  • Members commented that state laws regulating transportation should be considered.
  • A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
  • The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m. noon.