Kelly Hartman was so emotional it was difficult to speak before the Fishers City Council Monday night.  She, along with Councilor Cecilia Coble and many others, have been involved in working on assisting people in Fishers dealing with disabilities.

The City Council had before it a proposal for an ordinance officially establishing the advisory panel.  It was technically first reading, which would require another vote to formally approve the advisory body.

But the council can give final approval to an ordinance by suspending the rules with a unanimous vote.  That was done, with all council members voting together, providing the final approval to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities.

The city is now preparing for Disability Awareness Month in March with a number of events planned.

In other City Council news from Monday night:

–City employees Mike Cranfill and Wanda Crouch were honored for 20 years of service.

–Boy Scout Troop 109 was recognized for attending the council session as part of a badge-earning program.