HomeMy Public PortalAboutAll Citizens Access -- 2019-03-15 Minutes 19
Brewster All Citizens Access Committee Meeting
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March 15 , 2019
Present: Laurel Labdon , Judy Miller , Roberta Murphy , Denise Rego (alternate) , Cindy
Bingham ( Select Board liaison ) , Kyle Hinkle (guest )
1 . Come to order : Ms . Labdon called the meeting to order at 2 : 02 pm at the
Brewster Police Department conference room .
2 . Secretary's Report : It was moved , seconded , and unanimously voted to approve
the minutes of the February 15 , 2019 committee meeting .
3 . Old Business : Ms . Miller reported that Victor Staley was contacted & asked
to review the Captains Golf Course automatic door project to determine what will
meet ADA guidelines . Mark O' Brien obtained a revised quote for installation of the
automatic doors . The doors have been ordered and are being fabricated .
4 . New Business : Kyle Hinkle , Brewster Chamber of Commerce , reported that
most local restaurants are in pre- existing , non- conforming buildings . There are
several layers of permits/approval necessary to make changes ; the changes are also
expensive . A discussion ensued as to how to help educate local businesses owners
regarding the differences between improving accessibility and meeting ADA
standards . The committee will design a postcard for businesses outlining the
differences .
The committee will also rate the accessibility of Brewster's restaurants and give
the information to Kyle so it's published in the Chamber's guide to Brewster .
5 . Items for next meeting' s agenda : Rate the accessibility of Brewster's
restaurants .
Discuss improved accessibility vs . ADA standards postcards .
Discuss ways to improve access to Historical Society tours : types of accessible
vehicles , possible short tour in 2019 as trial , make an accessibility plan for 2020 to
present to the Historical Society ,
6 . Name April Chairperson : Ms . Rego volunteered to chair the meeting .
7 . Other business not anticipated by the chair : Ms . Labdon suggested that the
ACAC present suggestions for 2020 accessible tours to the Historical Society.
Ideas mentioned included using the COA van or other vehicles such as trolleys .
Discussion of options for accessible tours will be on the ACAC's April agenda.
Next meeting : April 19 , 2019 at 2pm at the Brewster Police Facility.
The meeting was adjourned at 2 : 55 pm .
Respectfully submitted ,
Judy Miller
APPROVED April 19 , 2019