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Commission on Disability Meeting Minutes May 7, 2015 Members Present: Victoria Buckley, Chair; Fred Lonardo, Building Commissioner; Joe Pato, Chair, Board of Selectman; Nate Finch; Julie Miller; Len Morse-Fortier; Janet Perry, Francine Stieglitz Guest: Harry MacKay, Council on Aging Minutes from the March and April meeting were unanimously approved Community Center Sidewalk • A discussion was had about the slope of sidewalk between the parking area and the front entrance. The Commission determined a feasible solution would be to have a handrail installed. Town Hall Sidewalk • As previously indicated the Commission has concerns about the use of brick. • The Commission believes aggregated concrete would be a viable solution. • There will be an opportunity to view samples and see a test pour before a final determination on the type of material that will be used is made. Selectman Goal Setting Ideas: • The school renovation plan is already in process. A question was raised about the status of the Clark Middle School elevator replacement project. It is scheduled to be replaced this summer once the school year has concluded. A building permit has already been issued. • The location of catch basins in relation to the curb cuts needs attention. The group brainstormed about the possibility of having a seminar for individuals involved in the design and building process. The goal of the seminar would be to provide education around accessibility concerns. The topic will be investigated further and a follow up discussion will be held through email. Discovery Day • Victoria asked for volunteers to help staff the Commission's booth at discovery day. A schedule will be determined. Photovoice Grants • Unfortunately, the grants that were submitted were denied due to the scale of the project. Mass DOT Public Hearing- Mass Ave Reconstruction Project • There is a possibility of having stop lights installed at the following three intersections: Marrett Rd & Mass Ave, Maple St & Mass Ave, Pleasant St & Mass Ave. • The Commission supports the need for safety, however worries about the increase of cut- through traffic in the residential areas. Stop lights are not always the best option. • Data regarding the impacts of traffic flow will be presented to the Board of Selectman on Monday, May 11 th. • Currently the Commission doesn't have enough information to take further action.