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Commission on Disability Minutes from March 16, 2021 Members: Victoria Buckley (Chair), Sue Cusack, Shaun Grady, Michael Martignetti, Julie Miller, Len Morse-Fortier, Janet Perry, Francine Stieglitz, Town Liaisons: Kelly Axtell, Assistant Town Manager; Joe Pato, Select Board Commission Liaisons: Bonnie Teitleman-Levin, COA NOTE: The meeting of the Commission on Disability was held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 5:45 PM—7:OOPM, conducted by Remote Participation, via Zoom webinar, an online meeting platform. The meeting started with the reading of Governor Baker's orders. Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12,2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18,and the Governor's March 15,2020 and subsequent Orders imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place,this meeting of the Lexington Commission on Disability will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found below.No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted,but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time,via technological means.In the event that we are unable to do so,despite best efforts,we will post on the Town of Lexington website or through LexMedia an audio or video recording,transcript,or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. (*as per Executive Order regarding remote participation:https://www.mass.gov/doc/open-meetinglaw- order-march-12-2020/download) The reading was followed by an oral roll call. Review of minutes for January 19, January 26, and February 16 Approved unanimously with minor edits Omar's Comics, 20 Waltham Street project -MAAB variance letter written The MAAB variance letter was written and sent to them. Jeri Zeder interviewed Victoria to get her sense of the project for Lexington's Colonial Times Magazine. Victoria was pleased to be able to support their effort as a model for inclusivity in the community. Article 30 - Full Inclusion Resolution—TMMA conversation and potential questions Video of the resolution was posted and made available to the informational meeting for TMMA. There were minimal questions and discussion about this resolution, suggesting broad-based support. The Town Managers office is looking at this resolution and others to determine best ways to ensure continuity and support for these efforts. Update on Traffic Safety Group —F. Stieglitz The Transportation Advisory Committee met on March 2nd providing each member an opportunity to sharing their priorities. Francine elevated priorities related to safety at crosswalks and barriers that inhibit safe passage for wheelchairs (e.g. tables on the sidewalk). The scope of this committee relates to transportation, including sidewalks, pathways, roads —how to make it easier for people to get around in all modes.