HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-8-12Nantucket Commission on Disability
Minutes
Open Session
Tuesday August 12, 2014
Murray Room at the Founder's Building
Note: Mr. Rowland was absent for July's meeting.
Minutes: Ms. Topham motioned to approve July 8, 2014 minutes, which Mr. Hubbard
seconded, and all the present, remaining Commission members, except Mr. Rowland
who abstained, voted in favor of this motion.
Topics: 3:55 p.m.
Accessible Outdoor Areas:
Margaret and Bill Vacik attended our meeting to discuss their wishes to improve
access to the naturally beautiful areas of this island. They visited many areas around
the island and noted what could be done to make these areas more accessible to
residents and visitors with ambulatory disabilities. They were mainly interested in the
ability to drive to a certain location, park a vehicle, and enjoy the ocean, marshes,
ponds, and open spaces. Many areas could be accessible if there were some accessible
parking spaces with a hard - packed surfaces, and accessible viewing platforms to enjoy
the view that most people can enjoy by simply walking over a dune or along a trail.
They realize that there are areas of Nantucket where this will not be possible, but they
are focusing on the areas that can be made accessible with minimal effort and expense.
The following are some areas that Margaret and Bill Vasic visited:
1. Madaket Beach
2. Jackson Point
3. Clark Cove
4. Miacomet Pond (west side)
5. Access points to Cisco Beach
6. Tom Nevers
7. Sconset
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Present: Mickey Rowland, Jeanette Topham, Georgia Snell, Phil Hubbard,
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Penny Snow, and Brenda McDonough
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Absent: Alex Rosenberg
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Guests: Margaret and Bill Vacek
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Call to Order: 3:50 p.m.
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Agenda: Mr. Rowland stated, by unanimous consent we are adopting the agenda.
Note: Mr. Rowland was absent for July's meeting.
Minutes: Ms. Topham motioned to approve July 8, 2014 minutes, which Mr. Hubbard
seconded, and all the present, remaining Commission members, except Mr. Rowland
who abstained, voted in favor of this motion.
Topics: 3:55 p.m.
Accessible Outdoor Areas:
Margaret and Bill Vacik attended our meeting to discuss their wishes to improve
access to the naturally beautiful areas of this island. They visited many areas around
the island and noted what could be done to make these areas more accessible to
residents and visitors with ambulatory disabilities. They were mainly interested in the
ability to drive to a certain location, park a vehicle, and enjoy the ocean, marshes,
ponds, and open spaces. Many areas could be accessible if there were some accessible
parking spaces with a hard - packed surfaces, and accessible viewing platforms to enjoy
the view that most people can enjoy by simply walking over a dune or along a trail.
They realize that there are areas of Nantucket where this will not be possible, but they
are focusing on the areas that can be made accessible with minimal effort and expense.
The following are some areas that Margaret and Bill Vasic visited:
1. Madaket Beach
2. Jackson Point
3. Clark Cove
4. Miacomet Pond (west side)
5. Access points to Cisco Beach
6. Tom Nevers
7. Sconset
8. Codfish Park
9. End of Hoicks Hollow Road
Margaret and Bill Vacek's hope is to create more accessible viewing areas around the island and
create a directory of accessible outdoor areas. The Commission members believe that this is an
important project and supported the Vacek's ideas and vision.
4:35 p.m.
Ms. Snell motioned to adjourn our Open Session, which Mr. Hubbard seconded, and all the
remaining, present Commission members voted in favor of this motion.
Submitted by:
Brenda McDonough, Facilitator