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Commission on Disability Meeting Minutes for January 5, 2012 5: 45pm to 7: 00 pm Stone Room — Cary Hall Members Present: Victoria Buckley, Susan Cusack, Janice Cyr, Julie Miller, Leonard Morse - Fortier, Janet Perry, Francine Stieglitz and Jennifer Williams. Members Not Present: Michael Martinetti Staff. Garry Rhodes and Linda Vine Additional Attendees: Meeting Began at 5:50 PM 1. Approval of past minutes: a. November 3, 2011 meeting minutes approved with minimal changes. b. December 1, 2011 meeting adjourned early due to lack of quorum so no minutes were taken. 2. Discussion of the Susan Barry's request for input from the CoD for Celebrations Events. Input: a. There is usually not enough handicapped parking for the events. Perhaps temporary handicapped parking should be created to address this need. b. Additionally, a "Checklist" for events could be created to address accessibility issues for mobility, signing information, auditory, etc. for all events. 3. Discussion about Streetscapes public hearing that occurred on December 6 2011 included: a. Key take -away from CoD members who attended the hearing was - there is a pervasive sense that the center must have brick to maintain character. b. The level of activity in the center would increase if buildings could be more than two stories high. c. A traffic study was not done and was recommended at the hearing. d. Some of the sidewalks have been repaired recently. The cost of maintenance on brick now exists (due to recent repairs) and could be requested of John Lindsey. e. Concrete is currently being used more than asphalt and could be considered as an alternative to brick. f. Brick around tree wells have been an issue. The Streetscapes Plans will go to the Selectmen next for approvals. 4. Status of complaint at medical building at 57 Bedford Street. Victoria has not received any response to her letters. a. Jen volunteered to get the names and room numbers of all the tenants for individualized follow up.