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MASHPEE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2011 Present: Bob and Bev Wooldridge, Charles Maintanis, Maria Hortaridis, Trish Parolski, Marilyn Farren. Terrie Cook arrived 2:30PM. Absent: Bill Dundon, Mert Sapers. The meeting was called to order at 2PM in Rm 2 at Mashpee Town Hall. Minutes: The Minutes of September lb, 2010 were moved by Trish, Charlie seconded, and were unanimously accepted by roll call vote. 2011 Activities and Achievements: Bob mentioned we promoted handicap parking spaces, created a one-way Joy Street transition, and created a donation account to fund a beach mat. Marilyn supports fund-raising activities. Perhaps a request can be inserted in the tax bill mailing, An Article could be created asking for a donation of$1 from each taxpayer. Maria volunteered to draft such an Article, similar to the one used in Hull,to submit for Town Meeting vote. Maria will give the draft to Bob to review and submit. Trish made a motion to create and submit the Article, seconded by Charlie. Roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Publicity for the beach mat might be included in the Mashpee Enterprise by contacting Brian Kchrl and the COA Newsletter by contacting Jim Long. ldentify Current Accessibility Problem Areas: We need to follow up on South Cape Village regarding accessibility. Charlie and Bob will do a walk through of this area with a checklist. A pro-active approach is desired. There is a 12" concrete step in front of a store where a handicap parking space is designated, for example. Please let Bob and Charlie know if you notice obstacles or see any violations in handicap parking spaces. Emergency egress issues can be re- visited in the spring, so that they can be brought up to code at the local and State levels. A message can be put on the local access TV message board asking to help people in wheelchairs. Discussion occurred on comprising a list of special needs students needing access to get to the bus. There are tax credits available for creating handicap parking access. Charlie suggested creating another egress at the High School and designating a room for rescue/refuge should the elevator malfunction or be blocked. Brad is the Facility Manager for the Town. Perhaps we can invite him to one of our meetings for a discussion. Our next task is to develop objectives for 2011. Teirie asked about the Annual Report. Bob will create one and send out to the members for feedback before forwarding it on to Kathleen in the Selectmen's Office. Terrie announced that she is not running for re-election as Selectman, and that a new ADA liaison will be needed. Marilyn will inquire whether Bill Dundon wishes to continue. Meeting Schedule: The next meeting will be March l Otn, 2PM, and then bi-monthly. Adiournment. Trish moved, Charlie seconded,unanimous by roll call vote. 3:30PM MePsthor4peRe ding Y