10/18/1994 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page Board of Selectmen Minutes October 18, 1994 PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Mr. McGonagle related concerns with regards to the Town Hall facility s it relates to safety for handicap residents, This building is unsafe and does not meet the State codes for wheelchair use indicated Mr, McGonagle. Concerns addressed the exterior ramp in need of non-skid material and the interior ramp that is difficult to negotiate. It is also physically impossible to be seated comfortably in a wheelchair in the Selectmen's conference room indicated Mr. McGonagle. He recommended to consider holding the Selectmen's meetings in the Middle School for handicap access. Mr. McGonagle indicated that he has discussed this concern with Dr. I eMoura. It was noted that Dr. I eMoura is the ADA Chairman. The Superintendent supports televising Selectmen's meetings in the Middle School until the Town Hall is renovated indicated Mr. McGonagle. Mr. McGonagle requested the Board place the discussion pertaining to televising Selectmen's Meetings on the next agenda. Selectman dills indicated that she will request the Building Inspector to respond to the requirements of ADA. If members of the Board of Selectmen wish to change their vote pertaining to televising Selectmen's Meetings, this item will appear on the net agenda indicated Selectman Mills. If the Board does not take action to the above, the past decision will remain indicated Selectman Mills. Renovations to the municipal office facility will incorporate the wiring necessary to televise Selectmen's Meetings in the future. i Selectman Costa noted that he is in favor of wiring the Great Room for future use to televise Selectmen's Meetings. when this occurs, every meeting of every elected board should be televised. Selectman I ini io recommended to meet at the Middle School for the purpose of televising Selectmen's Meetings on a monthly basis if there is a special interest item to discuss. No action.