PUBLIC ACCESS COMMITTEE OF EASTHAM
APRIL 1, 2008
Present: Richard Adelman, Peggy Kern, David Kern, Helen Derman, Grady Scholl, Jeanette Marcucci
Town Officials: Mike Ferreira, Assistant Town Administrator
Guests: Marilyn Miller, Cape Codder
TOWN PROJECTS: 1)Frank DeFelice was injured so Arturo’s upper floor was not shut down after January 31st as stated in his letter. The elevator has not been installed. Grady Scholl, as a Community Access Monitor, will now write a letter of complaint to the MAAB. 2) Brackett Landing: The Zoning Board approved 8 housing units in place of the office building that was to be built facing Brackett Road. David will write a letter to John McShane, thanking him for his efforts in promoting Visitabilty features. He will ask Mr. McShane to inform the realtors that are handling his units re: Visitability info and also to add this info to his advertisements. 3) No report on whether or not Frank spoke to the 2 builders on Steele Road re:
Visitability. 3) Wiley Park Bridge: The bridge is completed. Trail work was started but a sub-contractor caused some damage so trail development is at a standstill. Henry Lind went back to the Selectmen for more CPA funds, but was denied. Henry will seek help of a consultant. Richard will write a letter to Henry thanking him for his efforts so far and asking for periodic updates on progress.
AD HOC COMMITTEE on VISITABILITY:
Grady summarized the information on Visitability, including Mr. McShane’s cost estimates, and put together a packet that can be handed out to builders, real estate agents, AHC members, and at the MOD meeting on April 16th in Eastham. 100 copies will be made initially.
Grady will speak to Marilyn Miller about doing an article for the Cape Codder re: Visitability.
OTHER DISABILITY COMMITTEES: We received Minutes from Orleans Commission on Disabilities Meeting of January 25, 2008.
Richard and David will make arrangements to attend the Harwich Disability Commission meeting to speak on Visitability.
HEARING ASSIST FOR SMALL MEETINGS: We heard third-hand that there is no money in the Town budget to provide a portable sound system for small meetings. Richard will speak to Mike again. David suggested that we may have to send a complaint to the State. Hearing Assist should be available for all small public meetings.
ADDING PACE MEMBERS: We will contact other groups that may recommend potential PACE members: COA, local clergy, High School Principal/Guidance Councilor.
PACE BROCHURES: Some copies of the old brochure were printed up to distribute until a new brochure is completed. Richard received a 3-page list of new businesses in town. PACE members will be assigned various areas of town to check on accessibility.
LONG-RANGE PLANNING: Letter from Richard Bryant, of the LRP Committee is forthcoming.
MOD/PACE Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from Noon till 3PM in the Large Meeting Room. Attendance is expected to be 35-40. Jack Slavin posted the invitation letter from MOD on Eastham’s Home Page. An E-mail reminder and information on the agenda (Emergency Preparedness, Visitability, Regional Disability Committee/Commission meeting) will be sent this week. RSVP date is April 7 to Jeff Dougan at MOD. To receive this reminder E-mail: AHC on Visitability members, Friends of PACE, other Town Disability Committee contacts. Richard will call Real Estate Agencies and Chamber of Commerce. Jeanette and Peggy have made arrangements with Dunkin’ Donuts and Stop & Shop for refreshments.
These Minutes were approved electronically on April 8, 2008.
NEXT MEETING – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 at 9:30 AM in the LARGE Meeting Room
Respectfully Submitted,
Helen Derman, Secretary
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