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A - IW MINUTES-JANUARY 9. 2014 MASHPEE AMERICANS WITH I ISA ILLITIES ACT COMMITTEE MASHPEE TOWN HALF 2:00 P.M. Present: Robert Wooldridge, Beverly Wooldridge, Charles Maintarris, Michele Brady, Patricia Parolski, Kathleen Moore. and Carol Sherman Also Present: Mary Lou Palumbo, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Called to Order: The meeting was called to order at 2-05 p.m. by Chairman Robert Wooldridge Approval of Minutes—November 14, 2013 Motion: Trish Parolski moved to approve the minutes of November 14, 2013 with one correction, seconded by Charlie Maintanis. vote unanimous. 3� Discuss Questionnaires for Business' Self-revaluation of Accessibility Bob Wooldridge referred to a sample self-evaluation form he-gave to Carol Sherman for rating businesses' accessibility fo'r the guidebook with the Chamber. Carol Sherman suggested adding a reference in the town report regarding how the ADA Committee is working on this guidebook: Carol noted that the girl that was working with Mary Lou Palumbo had started a folder with information for the guidebook. Mary Lou Palumbo stated they are going through the book and will update the information. Chairman Wooldridge suggested eating establishments, have a few copies of a large-print menu available. If possible, it would also be helpful to have a menu in 4■ Braille. Carol noted the Chamber will provide a rough draft to the members for review before it gees to print. Mary Lou stated they will be doing their editing during the month of March and go to print in April. Mary Lou said she would welcome any more suggestions the members may have for the guidebook. She said we want everyone to know that they are welcome in l ashpee. Review Draft Annual Report Chairman Wooldridge spoke about the annual report he drafted and stated he would add something about the guidebook. Carol suggested adding Ware's name to the section on the Audible Local Ledger. Bob asked if any of the members had any changes or suggestions t please let him know. (UPDATE: Bob made the recommended changes and forwarded the final draft to Carol Ieneen and Torn Mayo: Update state-wide initiative to curb misuse of handicapped parking placards and handicapped parking violations. Chairman Wooldridge spoke about his meeting with Carol Sherman, Wayne Taylor and Chief Collins on this subject. Chief Collins has always been a supporter of our efforts with regards to handicap parking. Carol noted Chief Collins made all of the patrolmen aware of this effort and