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April 7, 2004
Present:
Michael Novack, Chuck Cole, Victoria Buckley, Michael Martignetti
Absent:
Jennifer Aliber, Richard Landau, Sue Cusack, Dan Perez, Leonard Morse-Fortier, William
Kennedy
Discussion:
Minutes:
Minutes for the March 3`d meeting were presented for review at the time of the meeting. As
there was not a quorum present, the March 3`d minutes could not be approved. The March 3`d
minutes will be presented for approval again at the May meeting.
April League of Women Voter's "First Friday Public Forum on Lexington and the ADA
On Friday April 2nd, Sue Cusack hosted the League of Women Voters "First Friday' Public
Forum on Lexington and the ADA at her home. Michael Novack presented on the ADA Law
and Victoria Buckley and Sue Cusack spoke about the work of the Commission on Disability
Bruce Bruneau Lexington Polling Site Visit
Michael Novack, Town Clerk Donna Hooper, and Bruce Bruneau of the Massachusetts Office on
Disability toured the nine polling places in Lexington on March 10th to assess poll accessibility
At the Clarke Middle School, located at 17 Stedman Road, Bruce Bruneau determined that the
grade of the sidewalk leading to the rear entrance of Clarke was steep enough to be considered a
ramp As such, he recommended that railings will need to be installed or the sidewalk re-graded
by next November Bruce Bruneau will be following up his visit with a letter to the Town Clerk
that will be forwarded on to the Lexington Department of Public Works with Bruneau s
recommendations.
Erection of Architectural Barriers
Michael Novack presented copies of Chuck Cole s previous request for Town Council's advice
on whether the Town has the authority to forbid the issue of any building permit that would
authorize construction creating an architectural barrier, thereby limiting access by persons with
physical or sensory disabilities, where no such barrier existed prior to the issuance of the permit.
Michael also presented copies of the 521 CMR 3.3 4 that deals with architectural barriers. As
there was not a quorum present, this matter will be taken up at another time.
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Chuck Cole raised a concern about Walgreen's and Fleet Bank depositing snow in handicapped
parking spots on March 20th Michael Novack followed-up on Chuck's concern with phone calls
to the management at both Fleet Bank and Walgreen's.
Michael Novack will arrange a tour of the new Cary Library for the Commission on Disability
and let members know what future dates and times are possible.
Next Meeting.
The next meeting of the Commission on Disability will be Wednesday, May 5th at 4.00 p.m. in
Room 105 in Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted by Michael Novack, LICSW