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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.
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Update on Collaborative Reform:
The group is writing up a charge statement and will ask the Town Manager to appoint
the current members to this sub-committee.
Vision of the Stone Building:
The Commission voted unanimously to support the vision of the Stone
Building Feasibility Reuse Committee (SBFRC) for the future of the Stone Building.
Victoria will write a letter for their future discussions with the Cary Library Trustees and the
Select Board respectively.
New Business:
• There have been problems brought to John Livsey about construction access and
ramps in the Center that were fully addressed.
• There are some spots where the new bricks are breaking near the Clay Oven – DPW
will look at those spots.
• There was another complaint about the tables at Rancatore’s. Jim Kelly will follow up
with this problem.
• Jim Kelly said that there is a request for a permit at 181 Bedford Street. He will talk
to Ben Finnegan Development.
• Janet brought up that there s still a divot in the pavement in front of the Hastings
School that is a potential tripping hazard. Jim will look into this.
• The Commission wants to give a certificate to Omar’s for showing such wonderful
support to those with disabilities.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. Minutes submitted by: Victoria Buckley