9/10/2009 ADA COMMISSION Minutes

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TOWN OF MASHPEE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 Members present: Bob Wooldridge, Beverly Wooldridge, William Dundon, Charles Maintanis, Marilyn Farren, Meet Sapers, Terrie Cook. Absent: Trish Parolski. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. at Town Hall, Room 2. South Cape Village: Mr. Megathlin was present to discuss the Joy Street project and problems with lack of handicap parking and crosswalks in this plaza. He is disappointed that the Planning Board has voted down making Joy Street a one-way traffic thruway with handicap parking. After hearing some of the problems and issues and a lengthy discussion, the following MOTION WAS MADE by Bob Wooldridge, seconded by Mert Sapers. To make adjustments in parking areas off South Street by adding a van accessible space by Olympia Sports, a temporary handicap space on shells by Wicked Pizza, parallel street parking by Dunkin Donuts, a crosswalk leading from both of South Street parking areas. The mark-up on the plan is to be brought to the developer. ALL IN FAVOR: Unanimous. Mr. Megathlin noted that in five months, a parking lot will be built near the Wicked Pizza. He will keep ADA in the loop as development occurs. Also,there will be four handicapped parking spaces near the new Walgreens. Only three were requested. Minutes: The Minutes of July 9, 2009 were moved by Marilyn Farren, seconded by Bill Dundon. Unanimous. School Doartment Replacement: A new business manager has been hired to replace Patricia Lugo. Terrie Cook will contact Rich Bailey about the appointment. Bob Wooldridge will take care of sending an appreciation letter to Patricia Lugo. Parking Enforcement_Update Mert Sapers reported that three new members have been appointed, and there is a meeting with Lt. Read from the police department tomorrow. Mashpee gps: Jim Vaccaro made sure there were specific handicap areas available and enforced with Police presence. October Fest is coming up on the 10thlllth, and the person to contact is Gus Frederick about handicap parking. Warrant October.lyh Town Meeting- There is nothing pertaining to ADA that needs reviewing. Dave Delvecchio will provide assistive devices for audio of warrant and closed caption-like system. Terrie Cook and Wayne Taylor are reading for the warrant. Mert Saper is going to follow up on large print for sight loss clients. TRIAD offers large print medical information sheets. Also, large print menus would be helpful and useful. Debi Dami may be able to help with that.