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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-04 Nantucket Commission on Disability Minutes October 4, 2006 Present: Mickey Rowland, Dick Moran, Phil Gallagher, Linda Williams, and Brenda McDonough All Present ~ ;Jt) Absent: --1"""," 0":'- .,'.'. :i:;J;> C- The meeting opened with the members reviewing September 's ~:Y(es, wfi!Rh were unanimously approved. c." ~ r--". .' r,'i ~;:C1 Topics: :t::a 00 w ... . Linda notified the Commission that Michael Bums of the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission requested our Commission's participation in updating the Regional Transportation Plan. He is soliciting input from our Commission as to what we consider to be our goals, objectives, and potential improvements that could be included in the Transportation Plan in regards to access. Linda mentioned the following potential improvements: I. Increased accessible routes to points of entry to Nantucket. 2. Accessible wharfs and accessible paths to the wharfs 3. Increased daily and weekend transportation for the disabled and elderly community Brenda will contact Michael Bums and inquire as to what information he may need from us. "-':!ll:"' . The Commission reviewed the "Suggested List" for DOl compliance and made the following comments: 1. Pacific National Bank, Main Street Signage at the main entrance directing disabled customers to the accessible entrance on Upper Main Street Signage on the accessible entrance door Policy for accommodating a disabled customer Linda contacted Joel Brown, President of Pacific National Bank, and he said that he would put up the signage and create a policy for accommodating the disabled community. 2. Congdon Pharmacy Recessed entryway with a step to enter the pharmacy The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. 3. Nantucket Pharmacy Step on sidewalk, then a recessed entrance The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. 4. Hub Step on sidewalk at entrance The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. After some discussion, the Commission agreed that if any business can be in compliance with the AAB's regulations, then keep that business on the DOJ list. However, if the business cannot possibly comply with the AAB's regulations, then that particular business will be removed from the DOJ list. Linda suggested that we set up a meeting with Charles Lewis, a mason, to help us evaluate some businesses on this list as to the possibility of their compliance. Brenda will contact him and see if he will help us. 5. Juice Guys Several levels along the board walk causing the Juice Guys to be inaccessible The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. 6. Nantucket Family Chiropractic Three stairs to business No accessible parking The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. Linda suggested that we contact Mindy Levine, Chiropractor, about an access plan they may already have. 7. Joseph Ranney Chiropractic Step to entrance No accessible parking No longer at this address and his new business on Amelia Drive is accessible. 8. Nantucket Bookworks Recessed entry with step to business The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. 2 9. Cumberland Farms Steps to entrance The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. It was suggested that we obtain this site plan to see if ramping the entrance is possible. 10. Sconset Market Step to entrance The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. 11. Summer House Restaurant Three steps on walkway Two steps to the porch One step to the restaurant Linda will talk to Peter Carlson about accessibility. (Did she?) The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. 12. Tresses Day Spa Step to walkway Step to entrance This business is difficult to make accessible. Dick will look at this location and give us his opinion on access. If this business cannot meet the access codes then we will not submit it to the DOJ. 13. The Galley Restaurant Step to entrance Linda informed us that the Galley actually has plans for accessibility. 14. Island Pursuit Step to entrance at sidewalk Linda informed us that Island Pursuit actually has plan for accessibility, so we do not need to include this on the DOJ list. 15. Islander Liquor Store No accessible sidewalk No accessible parking The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. 16. Schooner's Restaurant No accessible entrance The Commission voted to include this business on the DOJ compliance list. 3 17. Courtyard Shops No accessible entrance Mickey believed that the all the shops at the courtyard could be accessible. We will have Charles Lewis look at this property also. If Charles thinks that repaving the courtyard to gain access is possible, then we will include this business on the DOJ compliance list. . Brenda had a list of permit holders who were sent letters of inquiry requesting them to consider becoming a possible Commission member. . Phil suggested that we try to have a hearing-impaired person on our Commission so we could be sensitive to the needs of the hearing-impaired public. Mickey mentioned that we should be sensitive to all forms of disabilities and we would do our best as a Commission to have varied disabled members. . Dick motioned to adjourn, which was seconded and so it was voted. Brenda McDonough, Facilitator Our Next Meeting will be on February 7th, 2007 GO PATRIOTS! 4