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SI BEJCT: Minutes of the meeting of the Mashpee Americans with Disabilities Act Committee, August 3, 2004 The Mashpee Americans with Disabilities Act Committee (1IADC) net Tuesday, August 2004 at Mashpee Town Hall Meeting Room#2. Members 1.n atten ante: William undon Mari 1 yn F arre n James Marr Patricia Parolsi Russell wheeler Beverly Wooldridge ORGANIZATION AND MISSION Organizing the committee was the first order of business. The members decided it was most appropriate to appoint a member of the community familiar Frith the issues impacting the disabled, vice an elected or appointed town official,to head the committee. Accordingly, Bill Dundon and Beverly Wooldridge were elected co-chairs. Robert Wooldridge was nominated to fill the vacant seat on the committee and was elected committee Secretary. Marilyn offered to submit Beverly and Bob's names to the Selectmen for reappointment and appointment,respectively. The committee proposed the following draft mission statement: The Mashpee Americans with Disabilities Act Committee will assist in providing civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex,national origin, age, and religion. This includes assisting in insuring equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment,town services, and in the goods and services provided by businesses. PENDING ISSUES: The committee discussed an email from Mr. Charles l apagni of South Cape Estates complaining that street signs in South Cape Estates are inadequate and health care providers have considerable difficulty reaching his family. His discussions with the community association have,thus far, been unproductive. The committee agreed to send letter to the president of the community association outlining the problem and requesting comment. Bob agreed to provide a draft letter for Marilyn to put on town letterhead stationary for dispatch by registered mail. Russ wheeler is having discussions with Roche Brothers regarding the placement of parting spaces for the disabled near the front of the store. The issue remains open and discussions are continuing.