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Commission on Disability March 3, 2011 Meeting Minutes 5:45pm to 7:00 pm Room G-15 Lexington Town Hall Members Present: Victoria Buckley, Charles Burt Cole, Janice Cyr, Garry Rhodes, Hank Manz, Michael Martinetti, Julie Miller, Leonard Morse-Fortier, Janet Perry, Francine Stieglitz, and Linda Vine. Additional Attendees: Jennifer Williams and Chris Williams Meeting Began at : 6:50pm Minutes for February 3, 2011 meeting approved unanimously. 1.Royal Bistro Restaurant – Garry told us the plans designed by Architectural Renovations, Peter Gearhart, were reviewed by Lexington HDC and were not approved. The HDC did not like ramp & sidewalk & railings. a.Peter re-designed the plan so the entire sidewalk slopes instead of having a raised ramp with rails and a sidewalk. He submitted three options for the COD to review; all showing a sidewalk at a 1:50 slope. The COD like the 5A plan due to it having the most gentle flat slope both outside and inside the building. b.A motion was made by Janet Perry to accept the 5A option of the plan. Michael Martinetti seconded the motion. No members opposed. c.The latest design will go to HDC for approval and then to the AAB. The automatic door opener was shifted to the other side as recommended by the COD. 2.Linda Vine discussed three options for the scope of updating Title II Transition Plan for fiscal 2012 and asked for COD recommendations. Options included: a.Plan A –Public buildings in town would be surveyed relevant provisions of the ADA, and ADAAG or UFAS and MAAB with suggested corrective actions and estimated costs. Estimated cost of survey: $25,000 to 40,000 which will come under public facilities budget. b.Plan B – Public Sidewalks & curb cut survey. Estimated cost of survey is $15,000 to 20,000 which will come under Dept of Public Works. c.Plan C – Programs, Activities & Services - ie. Sr. Center trips, Transportation, etc. Estimated cost of survey is not listed d.COD discussion led to recommendation to accept Plan A e.Motion to accept Plan A made by Janice Cyr and motion was seconded by Michael Martinetti with no members opposed.