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MINUTE ......JANUARY 8, 2015 MA HPEE AMERICANS WITH DI AB TIFES AC's COMMITTEE I ASHPEE TOWN BALL 2:00 p.m* Present: Robert Wooldridge, Charles Maintanis, Michele Brady, Kathleen Moore Also present Michael Mendoza-, Building Commissioner, Marylou Palumbo, Director of Chamber of Commerce Called to order: The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p-m� by Chairman Robert Wooldridge Mary Lou Palumbo, Director of Mashpee Cbamber of Commerce, gave the members an update on the Guide Book. Most of the Chamber business members are handicap accessible and some are not applicable. There are other businesses that are trying to remedy their situation and we will list for those businesses how they are accessible. This will definitely be in this year's guidebook. Mary Lou said before it goes to print she will bring it to the members for their approval. The guidebook doesn't go to print until .April. Approval of November 1 , 2014 Minutes Lotion F Bob Wooldridge moved to approve the November 13, 2014 min Utes with two minor change, seconded by Charles Maintanis. vote unanimous 4-0 There was a discussion on the legislation regarding remote participation and when and if signed MOIL will send out information on how it applies to the individual committees: Kathleen Moore noted.the Mashpee Selectmen presently have a remote policy and should the legislation be passed the Selectmen's policy would be amended, The Selectmen's policy requires a quorum be present but other members could participate remotely. Bob noted May town meeting warrant is being workers on and the deadline for submissions is the last Monday in February. There was a discussion on the Quashnet School entrance which is still not fixed. It was noted this would be a capital improvement. The School Committee would need to originate the request for the capital irnprovement+ Michele said DPW has been good about addressing some of these issues. Bob will tally to Catherine and the principal. Mike suggested sending a letter to Catherine Laurent, the principal and Joyce Mason about looking into the issue. Michele said this improvement would be for the town's benefit since it would allow public access. Mr. Wooldridge suggested getting rid of the cobblestones near the doorway at town Miall. Mike Mendoza said it may be the case where they can fill in the spaces a little more thus eliminating a bumpy ride for wheelchairs. Michele asked about the beach access. Bob said nothing can be done until the spring. Bob explained one beach is a state run beach and the other is the Mashpee town beach, Every time there is a storm the town has to rebuild the parking lot. Bob explained two years ago the town