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f •• <br /> MASHPEE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMMITTEE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13,2012 <br /> MASHPEE TOWN HALL,CONFERENCE ROOM 2 <br /> Present: Robert Wooldridge,Beverly Wooldridge,Charles Maintanis,Mert Sapers,Kathleen Moore,Patricia <br /> Parolski,Michele Brady(arrived at 2:51 p.m.),and Marilyn Farren. <br /> Selectman Carol Sherman was not able to attend. Catherine Laurent and Heidi McLaughlin were in attendance for <br /> the Mobi-mat discussion. Catherine also stayed to discuss a few other agenda items(Status of Boat Ramps <br /> Upgrades,etc). <br /> Called to Order <br /> Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Wooldridge at 2:07 p.m. <br /> Review and Approve Minutes of July 12,2012 <br /> Patricia Parolski moved to accept the minutes of July 12,2012. Mert Sapers seconded the motion. Five members in <br /> favor. Patricia Parolski abstained;Kathleen Moore abstained. Marilyn F.commented that Kathleen Moore intends <br /> to put the minutes on the Town's A.D.A.Web Page once they are approved. <br /> Comments on Use of Mobi-mat and Beach Wheelchair includin Lessons Learned by Recreation Dept. and D.P.W. <br /> Heidi McLaughlin,Program Director of the Recreation Department,indicated that the Mobi-mat kept getting dug <br /> out from underneath and they had to refill it with sand. Also,the edges of the Mobi-mat kept curling up. Catherine <br /> Laurent said that she understands the eroding but she was not sure about the curling up of the mat. She suggested <br /> getting more pins to tie it down. Heidi indicated that the mat got quite a bit of use and the wheelchair was a big hit; <br /> however,it was tough for people with a handicapped person to get them into the water and get them out without the <br /> assistance of lifeguards. Bob W.said that it was difficult to turn and maneuver the wheelchair on the sand. Heidi <br /> indicated that she would ask at the beach manager's meeting scheduled for the end of the month to see if they had <br /> suggestions. Bob W. commented that the Committee would want to see how they can keep the mat flat for next <br /> year. Catherine Laurent indicated that the mat did not interfere with the raking of the beach. Bob W. said that <br /> putting the accessible ramps was a great idea. Bob gave thanks to the lifeguards and the D,P.W.for all of their <br /> support and assistance. <br /> Status of Boat Ramp Upgrades <br /> Catherine L.asked that she be given an overview of the topic. Bob W.advised her that the Harbormaster,Steve <br /> Mone,and Police Chief Collins spoke with him approximately three months ago about the boat ramps and parking <br /> areas needing upgrades and the fact that some were unsafe. Steve spoke with an architect about plans for a <br /> handicapped accessible way. He had designs for all five boat ramps—nothing on the parking lots. A big question <br /> was the funding and Bob suggested that he check with the C.P.C. Given the budget and the economy,Joyce felt it <br /> was not the time to do this. Kathleen Moore commented that they do need to plan for this. Catherine indicated that <br /> the D.P.W.will be doing safety repairs over the winter and they will make improvements so that they will be safe to <br /> use. She said that there has also been some erosion which they will address. Catherine commented that the parking <br /> lot is a big ticket item which will have to go into the capital improvement program. Bob commented that he had <br /> sent an e-mail to Steve Mone and has not heard back. It was asked if the C.P.C.funding would include handicapped <br /> upgrades? Kathleen Moore indicated that it does not include waterways. <br /> Status of K.C. Coombs School Changes <br /> Noting that the student pick-up area has been moved at the K.C.Coombs School as well as the handicapped space, <br /> Charlie Maintanis asked Catherine about moving the handicapped sign over near the space. He said that it needs to <br /> be a distance from the fire hydrant which has to be marked off and that he would speak with.Joel Clifford,Fire <br /> Inspector. <br /> Discuss Possible Solution for Placement of a Drive-Up Mail Drop <br /> In follow-up to the Committee's discussion about the stand alone mail boxes being accessible to the driver's side of <br /> a vehicle,Bob W.indicated that he was thinking of Joy Street(since it is a one-way street). He also suggested that <br /> one be placed on the island near the Senior Center. Bob indicated that the Committee would work with the Post <br />