Darla Ball has resigned

On the advice of the attorney who works with us, we will begin to start filing ADA complaints with the Department of Justice. Our appeal in the 9th circuit is proceeding. As this is precedent setting and could have a very adverse effect we have been joined with several amicus briefs. Other cases are proceeding slowly.

We had Board elections. Our officers for the coming year are: Chair: Frank Wulle,Vice Chair: Barbara Toomer, Secretary: Tamara Wulle,Treasurer: Ted Loosli

The Board voted to consolidate committee meetings into the Board meetings. The Board meeting will now be from 1-3 PM with committees being given 15 minutes to present issues/accomplishment. Most committee work will be done outside of the Board meeting.

The Board voted to re-affirm out lines of communication and authority. The Board--specifically the Executive Committee and Board Chair supervise the Executive Director, who supervisors any staff. Complaints about the staff should be made to the Executive Director and complaints about the Executive Director should be directed to the Board chair. Staff carry out the decisions of the Board as a whole, but are not to do work for individual Board members that hasn't been approved by the Board chair or the Board as a whole.

There will be an important hearing on the formula issue November 29th. Our Christmas party will be December 4th. Next Board meeting is January 8th

At our last DC action we obtained a commitment from Alphonso Jackson to meet with our leadership regarding housing vouchers that are set aside to enable individuals to move out of nursing homes. Barbara will be flying back on July 24 for this meeting. Nancy Salandro, Beto Barrera and Chris Hildebrand will also be at this meeting.

Assignments were made for the final Pothold Promenade preparations.

The present put together a tentative list of members who are planning to participate in the Chicago action. This included Frank W., Frank K., Cindy, Tamara, Darla, Lopeti, Kevin, Ricki, Barbara and Jerry. Co-pays are needed by July 20 to get in on the lowest rates.

The difference between a personal attendant and a member going to the action was explained. DRAC will pay $150 towards and attendant. The members who needs the attendant must then pay the difference for airfare, food and wages. An attendant is only responsible for what he/she and the member have agreed to in the way of personal care services. A member must pay the co-pay, attend at least two local actions and attend all aspects of the national action while there. We pay for airfare and hotel past the co-pay for members, who must also pay their food costs.

Frank W. showed a video of his training in Chicago.

Cindy chaired the meeting. Minutes were read and approved.

The need for apartment testing was discussed. The Board committed to do 25 tests a quarter, but we are only currently at 8. Cindy noted that she has several complexes that need to be tested.

Anita from HUD will be at the Meadows July 17. The committee decided that the residents could handle the meeting and bring any concerns to Cindy afterward.

Lopeti chaired the meeting. The minutes were read and approved.

Cindy reported that the Sports Authority has been retested and that they still have a great deal of work to do. Cindy informed management that any future complaints would go directly to our attorneys. Lowe's, Office Max and Best Buy are now in compliance.

Cindy faxed the information regarding Usana Theatre to our attorney. We are waiting for a response.

Our attorney has been informed about problems with the Maverick stations. Holly said that there is a Chevron in Sandy with misplaced ramps and parking that the city said was not correct.

Barbara reported that she spoke with the LDS Church Facilities Manager, who said that all wards had the ADA guidelines. He said he would check the church at 3800 South 4000 West.

Ted reported that the check cashing machines at the 7-11 stores are too high for a person in a wheelchair to use. He will write this up for Holly.

Hollywood Video stores and a Blockbuster were checked--all were within compliance.

Salt Lake Regional has problems. We will check to see if there are out of compliance with our settlement or if we need to take further action.

Ted chaired the meeting. The minutes of the June meeting were accepted and a packet of information of upcoming events/issues was distributed.

Frank Wulle was nominated and unanimously accepted to serve as interim Board President until our annual meeting in November. Frank also reported on the Youth Conference in Chicago, where he learned about the pitchfork approach to activism, grass roots involvement and hands on experience in direct action.

We received a progress report on various legal activities/actions from Rick. one of the attorneys working with us.

Lopeti reported on the Access Committee and Cindy reported on the Housing Committee. Barbara reported on ADAPT/Utah. (See above).

Ted reported that the Utah Independent Living Center invited us to speak at one of their peer sessions July 20.

There was some discussion of having Amber Wulle represent us to Jobs for Justice. This will be revisited in our August meeting.

There was further discussion on the formula issue and a resolution was passed to do an action with the children affected by the formula rule.

Frank has been approved to attend the national ADAPT youth meeting in Chicago June 25-28 and is all set to go

The SLCC swimming pool hoist was installed in January 2007.

Stonebridge upright signs have been installed.

Hollywood video store testing was assigned. We still have some left for anyone who would like to volunteer.

Cindy and Barbara will revisit the Salt Lake Regional Hospital. They will try an appointment with the facilities management officer before mailing a letter.

Frank reported that 7-11 stores have installed a picture check cashing machine that anyone who uses a wheelchair can't use because of the height of the camera. Ricki will check it out.

Ted will visit All a Dollar for path of travel violations.

 Cindy reported that the Davis County HUD report should be available within two weeks.

Cindy and Barbara will investigate accessibility concerns on the 7th South and 200 West building.

The blue and green t-shirts were displayed. They will be $15 for all sizes.

Members were reminded that DC fines are to be paid to ADAPT/Utah

The next ADAPT action will be September 8-13 in Chicago. Co-pays for tickets are due July 20 in order to get the cheapest airfares.

Pothole Promenade will be August 11. We need to raise enough money to get everyone there and back.

Frank reported that he and Barbara met with Representative Mattheson, who has committed to co-sponsoring the Community Choices Act. He also said he would request a hearing.

Cindy and Rick reported their conference call to Representative Rob Bishop, who said he will also co-sponsor the Community Choice Act.

Lopeti and Cindy have an appointment with Senator Hatch's office, and Barb and Lopetti have an appointment with Senator Bennett's office. We are still trying to contact Representative Cannon.

Kevin said he would do a 5 pack of 1 hours massages to $125 to raffle off, or a 3 pack of hour massages for $75 (worth $100) or 4 seated massages for $75.

It was decided to limit meetings to 1/2 hour. Meetings will be at 12:30, after housing.

The Swansons have committed to getting us a $5,000. To help introduce us to more potential donors, they will be asking their associates and donors to give us the money.

We will have a meeting July 17 to help introduce people to DRAC and hopefully get them interested in associating with or supporting us at some point in the future. All board members committed to inviting/bringing at least one guest.

AHAC will be focusing on food stamps next year at the legislature. Our Board felt this was a little a field of disability rights issues and chose to not commit to a partnership on this issue, in keeping with past discussions to forge partnerships based on specific issues.

We have a new DVD burner, purchased with our donate Radio Shack gift certificates. We can now make copies of ADAPT and DRAC DVDs that will help us share our message. Currently, we have copies of the DVD of public testimony that we given in Nashville.

It was decided to hold our July Board meeting on July 10, due to the July 4 holiday.

Barbara reported that UTA has reinstated the 4800, VA and International Center routes. They also changed the proposed fare structure, though fares are still going up. They have reinstated the unlimited pass for Flextrans.

The board agreed to have guest speakers at the next Board meeting from Community Shares and the Food bank.

 DRAC has looked into operating either a low frequency FM radio station or a satellite radio show. After much discussion, Board concluded that the cost and needed commitment of person power to build and maintain a radio station of any kind would be too great a drain on our limited resources and divert us away from many critical civil rights issues which need our attention. The Board did agree to pursue a recommendation made by Ron Faerber, to explore the option of appearing on a regular basis with an existing radio station. Barbara Toomer has a friend who runs a local talk radio station. She said she would contact this radio station regarding having us appear. Our first three appearances will involve discussion our recent DC actions and successes, our battle for get the state to fund formula for older children and our battle for alternatives to nursing homes.