NYSILC Full Council Meeting

November 19, 2001

[The recording equipment failed miserably, so these minutes are a compilation of the Secretary's notes and my memory. Corrections are welcome. Thank you. Stephanie]

Attendees: Maria Dibble, Chair; Doug Hovey, Vice-Chair; Amy LaShomb, Secretary; Frieda Zames, Member-at-Large; Joe Bravo, Marguerite Haring, Sally Johnston, Steve Lovi, Paul Molley, Fran Pizzola, Bob Shepherd, Mel Tanzman, Ron Bassman; Sharon Flom; Bob Gumson; Brad Williams, Stephanie Lawton.

Absent:Calvin Alderman; Judy Avner, William Bird-Forteza; Regina Estella, Mary Ewing, Patricio Figueroa; A. Georg Fleischer; Steve Holmes; Harvey Rosenthal; Greg Jones.

Guests:Fred Ayers-VESID, Todd Eggert-RCIL, Lisa Hoffman-RCIL, Bill Mullins-RILC, Sharon Shapiro-Lacks-CIDNY.

Open Forum: Discussion was had regarding CDPAS in NYC. The Olmstead conference has potentially been scheduled for February 4-5 will be in conjunction with the IL Legislative Day.

Motion by Sally Johnston, second by Fran Pizzola, to add CDPAS to Public Policy Committee. Motion carried unanimously.

Mel Tanzman and Sally Johnston to co-chair the CDPAS sub-committee.

Motion by Fran Pizzola, second by Mel Tanzman, to accept the minutes of September 10, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Director’s Report – Brad Williams reporting.

• · Brad reported on the activities of the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network to date. Several centers are still searching for advocates; all are expected to have personnel in place by the beginning of the year.
• Brad reported that the Medicaid Buy-In was not adopted as it was viewed as new spending.
• In light of 9/11, crisis plans/emergency management plans need to be examined. It was reported that each OMRDD district has a crisis plan. In was recommended that Systems Advocates need to work with localities and SEMO to review EMS plans.
• Via telephone conversation with Brad, Pat Figueroa has resigned from the Council
• Manhattan Update: Brad turned this over to Sharon Shapiro-Lacks, CIDNY's deputy director. Sharon said 9/11 has been a "learning" experience on all fronts. FEMA and the Red Cross have needed a lot of coaching regarding persons with disabilities and related issues. She noted the media coverage in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. It was also noted that Red Cross assistance came only after NYSILC made contact with the White House.

Treasurer's Report: Stephanie Lawton reporting. Financial reports for August and September were presented. Audit scheduled for 11/26/2001.

Motion by Sally Johnston, second by Amy LaShomb, to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

Committee Reports:

• Housing Committee - There will be a meeting 11/27 at the Governor's office regarding the Building Codes.

VESID Report – Bob Gumson reporting. Bob introduced Fred Ayers to the Council. Fred will be working with Bob going forward. This year the Cortland ILC will receive $244,000, however, next year hangs in the balance. VESID will soon begin drafting 5-year contracts. No RFPs will be issued, but there will be funding continuation applications. It was noted that the new Executive Directors for Albany, Harlem and Queens would come to Albany for a 1-day training with VESID. Brad will be present at this training for NYSILC.

CBVH Report [No notes were taken.]

New Business:

• Discussion of committees on the Council - At the next Full Council meeting in March, the new members will be present and committee structures examined. It was recommended that the "Transition" sub-committee become "Special Education/Transition." Bob Shepherd requested assistance with this committee.
• Discussion was also had regarding reviewing and possibly changing/updating the NYSILC By-Laws. Maria Dibble agreed to review these.

Motion by Marguerite Haring, second by Bob Shepherd, to adjourn until March 15, 2002. Motion passed unanimously.