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1 Commission on Disability May 17, 2022 Meeting Minutes Members: Victoria Buckley (Chair), Shaun Grady, Julie Miller, Leonard Morse-Fortier, Janet Perry, Francine Stieglitz, Nancy Wong, John Rossi Town Liaisons: Katharine Labrecque, Management Analyst (zoom support); Jim Kelly, Building Commissioner; Joe Pato, Select Board Guests: Shawn Newell, Assistant Director of Public Facilities Committee Liaisons: Stephanie Hsu, Human Rights Committee; Pam Lyons, Center Committee. Note: A meeting of the Commission on Disability was held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM via zoom. 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. (*As per Executive Order regarding remote participation: https://www.mass.gov/doc/open- meetinglaw-order-march-12-2020/download) Please be advised that the House and Senate enacted a bill signed by Governor Baker, which will allow the continuation of remote public meetings until July 15, 2022. The reading was followed by an oral roll call. Review of Minutes: Postponed. Announcements: The Commission needs a volunteer to obtain an update on Parker Meadow. Presentation by Shawn Newell on Fiske Playground: Shawn said the new playground will have PIP surface which is poured-in-place, rubberized and pervious. All parts will be accessible – even a merry-go-round will be accessible for wheelchairs. There are parts that will incorporate natural shade and fencing. Shawn reviewed all parts of the plan and answered questions. Update about Pandemic Effects Work Group: The group is looking for more participants. There will be a push to involve interested groups like SEPAC.