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Nantucket Commission on Disability
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Open Session
Tuesday January 14, 2014
Murray Room at the Founder's Building
Present: Mickey Rowland, Jeanette Topham, Nancy Rezendes, Phil Hubbard, Penny Snow, Alex
Rosenberg (Arrived at 3:45), and Brenda McDonough
Absent: Georgia Snell
Guests:
Call to Order: 3:35 p.m.
Agenda: Mr. Rowland stated, by unanimous consent we are adopting the agenda.
Minutes:
Topics:
4:20 p.m. (Minutes were approved at the end of the Open Session Meeting.)
Ms. Snow motioned to approve November 12, 2013 minutes, which Ms. Rezendes
seconded, and all the remaining Commission members voted in favor of this motion.
3:35 p.m.
Stop &Shop Parking Lot:
Ms. Topham questioned if the Stop&Shop parking lot was in compliance with
the AAB's regulations regarding the number of accessible parking spaces. Ms.
McDonough mentioned that the Stop&Shop parking lot has 137 spaces,
therefore they are required to have 5 accessible parking spaces, which they
have.
Mr. Rowland wondered if the Commission thought that the Stop&Shop needed
more accessible spaces and asked if anyone has had difficulty getting an
accessible parking space. The Commissioners personally did not have
problems getting an accessible parking space. However, if anyone in the
disabled community ever contacts us regarding problems with parking in
accessible spaces, then we would contact Stop &Shop's manager and request
more accessible spaces.
3:45 p.m.
Alex Rosenberg Arrived
Ms. Topham mentioned that there we 2 accessible parking spaces (not
delineated) adjacent to the barber shop across from Tresses in mid - island, and
wondered if one of the spaces could be relocated closer to Tresses. Ms.
McDonough will try to find out who owns that parking lot and request
relocating one of the spaces and delineating the spaces as well.
3:50 p.m.
Ms. Topham left the meeting.
Academy Hill Apartments:
Ms. Rezendes reported that the lighting around the exterior of Academy Hill
apartment building was extremely poor because of insufficient outdoor lighting and
some light fixtures are not illuminated. Ms. McDonough will look at the property and
contact the management and request better lighting for the safety of the residents and
their guests.
Downtown Lighting:
• Ms. McDonough gave the Commissioners a list of downtown areas where she
felt that the lighting was inadequate.
1. Broad Street:
Dark from Federal Street to Dune Restaurant: One Lamp at Dune Restaurant:
Dark from Stubby's to South Water
2. Center Street:
On the west side of Center Street at the intersection of India and Center Streets,
dark in front of Dane Gallery and the Mariner House: Lamp out in front of the
Mariner House
3. Chestnut Street:
Coming from Center Street as you approach Federal Street, it is dark on both
sides of the street once you pass Flowers to Federal Street
4. India Street:
As you approach South Water Street on lower India, it is dark on both sides of
the street
5. Still Dock Extension:
This is the street behind the Club Cu. The whole street is dark.
6. Easy Street:
All of the east side of Easy Street is dark from the Club Cu to 27 Easy Street.
The west side is dark from the Club Car to Cambridge Street. Two lamps out at
Oak Street, therefore that area is also dark. The east side of Easy Street is well
lit from 28 Easy to Broad Street because 28 Easy has their white Christmas
lights still on and so does Kidding Around.
7. Ston &Shoo Parkin¢ Lot:
There are approximately 14 lamps out.
Ms. McDonough will contact the Winthrop Group regarding all the lamps that
are not illuminated in the Stop &Shop parking lot.
One Commissioner mentioned that the area on New Whale Street by the
Angler's Club was extremely dark.
Mr. Rowland wondered how do we get involved with the town regarding the
poorly lit areas, because these areas are a hazard to the elderly, sight - impaired,
and disabled residents and visitors. Ms. McDonough will contact Kara at the
DPW to discuss the town's policy on downtown lighting. Mr. Rowland
thought that Kara might attend one of our meetings where we can discuss this
matter.
Other Business:
• Ms. McDonough will contact Erica Mooney to find out when the Selectmen will
review the Traffic Safety's proposal to create two, new accessible parking spaces:
one on Union street and one on New Whale Street.
• Ms. Rosenberg was wondering if there are any accessible playground equipment
on island. She mentioned that there was a program on NPR about a completely
wheelchair accessible playground and it was impressive. Ms. Rosenberg thought
how great it would be to have even one playground with some recreational
equipment that was accessible to all. Mr. Rowland mentioned that a group of
residents in `Sconset are renovating the playground in Cod Fish Park. There will
be an accessible route around the playground and to the recreational equipment,
but none of the equipment will be accessible.
• Ms. Snow motioned to approve the November 12, 2013 minutes, which Ms.
Rezendes seconded and all the remaining present Commission members voted in
favor of this motion.
• Mr. Hubbard wondered what action the Commission plans to take concerning
relighting existing lamps in town. Ms. McDonough will start by contacting Kara at
the DPW and find out the town's policy on downtown lighting.
Executive Session: 4:30
Ms. Rezendes motioned to go into Executive Session to discuss the parking permit
applications, and not to return to the Open Meeting once the Executive Session is adjourned,
which Ms. Snow seconded, and Mr. Rowland, Ms. Rezendes, Ms. Rosenberg, Ms. Snow, and
Mr. Hubbard voted in favor of this motion.
Submitted by:
Brenda McDonough, Facilitator