01/13/2005 ADA COMMISSION Minutes

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i Mr. Tom FerontitiConstruction Coordinator for Mashpee Commons Ltd. Partnership,met J with the committee at the invitation of Richard Stevens and Charlie Mai tangs. Mr. Feronti emphasized Mashpee Commons management's commitment to insuring maximum accessibility and pointed specifically to the updated signs for the handicapped parkingspaces. Members of the committee raised a number of issues adversely impacting accessibility. High on this list is the safety issue resulting from a lack of curb } cuts permitting access to the sidewalk behind and beside the Ann Taylor building and from the parking lot adjacent to the Cape Cod Community Medical Clinic. Mr. Feronti } stated the majority of the foot traffic for Ann Taylor and other entrances along that section of Steeple Street roaches from other parking areas and curb cuts from the l ll parking area behind Ann Taylor were not considered essential. When the safety problems were raised he indicated a willingness to reassess the situation. He also tools under advisement the other access issues previously raised in Bob Wooldridge's memo on Mashpee Commons access, He indicated several of these problem areas are by the original buildings 1n the Commons and predate the ADA Act. Mr. Feronti agreed to meet with the Building Inspector and committee members at the Commons to observe first- hand some of the access problems s disabled citizens encounter. All agreed it would be best to wait until early Spring for this field trip. r The effort to have automatic atic doors installed at Town Hall and other Town-owned { buildings remains stalled over the question of funding. Chart ie agreed to check with CORD and the Building and Grounds supervisor for cost data and possible alternative sources of funding. The possible need for a specific item in the warrant will be addressed at the February meeting. ri Torn Fudalla and Richard Stevens suggested the committee be represented at meetings of the Plan Review Committee. This would help insure access 'issues are identified and considered at a stage in the project when corrective action can be taken more easily. The Flan Review Committee meets on Fridays at 10:00 AM. The committee agreed with the benefits of being represented at these meetings and will discuss how hest to insure r attendance. Marilyn agreed to forward a memo requesting the Selectmen officially appoint Charlie Maintanis an alternate member of the committee. No progress has been made in identifying an individual to fill the vacant position on the co�nr�alttee, The next meeting will be held at 2:00 PM,February 10,2005 at Town Hall Bob provided copies of the approved minutes of previous meetings to the Town Clerk. w ni su pitted,, o ert H. ooldridge Secretary