Mansfield Advisory Committee on the Needs of Persons with

Disabilities

 

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004

 

Minutes

 

I.                    Attendance: members:   Scott Hasson, Wade Gibbs, Tom Miller; staff: Sheila Thompson, Kevin Grunwald; resident: Joan Seliger Sidney  

 

II.                  Minutes: Minutes of June 22, 2004 were reviewed and approved.

 

III.                New Business:      Ms. Sidney was presented concerns over possible inaccessibility of the women’s shower facility in the Community Center, along with similar concerns of inaccessibility of the trails and restroom facilities at Mansfield Hollow State Park to those who use wheelchairs or similar assistance devices.  Also of concern were the unsanitary restroom conditions at the Park.  The Committee expressed concern over these issues.  It was decided to investigate further, taking into consideration that the Committee had been instrumental in the review and approval of accessibility planning for the Community Center, and the Committee had, in previous years, conferred with State officials regarding accessibility to Mansfield Hollow State Park. 

 

IV.      Old Business:

 

a)     Membership:  It again was expressed that the Committee has need for members who are able to serve

 

b)     ADA Corridor:  No report.  Kevin indicated that Dial-A-Ride has experienced a major funding deficit, which has caused cut-backs in services.

 

c)      Drive-up Mailbox: Sheila reported that the mailbox is now installed and being utilized at its location outside the Community Center,

 

 

 

Having completed discussion of all business brought forward, the meeting adjourned at 3:20 PM.  Next meeting is Oct. 26, 2004.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Sheila Thompson