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We agreed on the need to speaking with one voice from an agreed upon position in <br /> � <br /> seeking compliance with these and other ADA related regulations. Until such time as <br /> morecompleteeo le the MOD-run Community Access Monitor Training Program , <br /> , <br /> p p <br /> violations noted by ADA. Committee members and TRIAD should be reported to the <br /> Building Department for enforcement action. Committee members will check with town <br /> officials and others in the community who are interested in attending this training. If <br /> there is sufficient interest for the training,we Will check vAth MOD to try to arrange a <br /> special training session in the Mashee area. <br /> Mert reported that Julius Rosales of TRIAD attended a recent meeting of the Affordable <br /> Housing Committee to discuss handicapped parking. The Affordable Housing <br /> Committee expressed interest in getting more information on the activities and concerns <br /> of the ADA Committee. At Mr. Morales' suggestion, they would like to schedule the <br /> same type briefing Bob gage to TRIAD in April. Bob will check with Charlotte Carron, <br /> Planning Department,for more details and scheduling. <br /> When discussing possible warrant items for the October Town Meeting. Beer suggested <br /> n article authorizing an account for projects recommended by the ADA Committee. The <br /> majority of these projects are relatively low cost and could be funded by the ADA. <br /> Committee funds, if any, instead of waiting for funds to be available in the very tight <br /> torn budget. Most projects on our"Wish list"really should not be put off indefinitely <br /> while waiting for town funds. A separate account is authorized under M.G.L. Chapter <br /> o, Section 22G, if the Town accepts Chapter 40, Section 8J of the M.G.L. The Town <br /> Manager and the Selectmen have opposed efforts to accept Section 8J, establishing <br /> Commission, and are generally opposed to setting up such special accounts. However, <br /> there may be viable options for designating certain funds specifically for ADA purposes <br /> such as those items identified on our"wish list." Trish and Terrie will meet nth Joyce t <br /> explore this issue in detail. <br /> Trish agreed to meet with Terrie to request guidance from the Selectmen as to just ghat <br /> they expect the conunittee to be doing and what type of controls over our activities will <br /> make them most comfortable. This will assuage the feelings of some committee <br /> members that the Town Manager and Selectmen look on us at best,as a necessary evil <br /> and at,worst as, a secondary board of little significance.. <br /> Trish reported the Planning and Construction Committee does not appear to be moving <br /> forward on any projects at the moment. They may be floundering a bit since Ken <br /> Mrsters resigned from the committee. However, some Planning and Construction <br /> Committee members will be part of the Library Building Committee,when formed. <br /> Trish Will provide our"wish list"to planning and Construction at their next meeting. <br /> Perhaps some of these projects could be addressed as part of P1 "Jin and Construction <br /> Committee efforts. <br /> Trish also reported Brad Tripp, School Department Buildings and Grounds Chief will <br /> install bumpers around the audio-visual platforms in the high school auditorium that are <br /> also used for wheelchair seating. A.big debt of gratitude for Trish, Ann Bradshaw and <br />