DISABILITIES COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of meeting on May 23,2001.

           The meeting was called to order at 5:40 pm in the Senior Room of

           the Grace Gouveia building at 26 Alden St., Provincetown, MA

           02657.

           Members Present:  Laurie Green, Terri Horwitz, Toni Schiff, Betty

           Villari, Linton Watts.

           The minutes were accepted as read.

           Laurie Green announced her resignation.  Laurie has given many

           years of service to the Commission and has decided she needs to

           make more time for other priorities.  Accordingly, she turned over

           her key to the Senior Center to Terri Horwitz.

           Terri Horwitz asked the DPW about the problem of hedges which

           overhang and protrude onto sidewalks.  She was told that we should

           note the places where these occur and then the DPW will send

           notices to the owners.

           There was a discussion about the mission and authority of the

           Commission.  It was decided to check with Town Hall for further

           clarification.

           Concern was expressed about the fact that the United Universalist

           Meeting House is not easily accessible.  Because the building is

           listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it may not be

           possible to modify the structure of the building.  Terri Horwitz

           volunteered to explore the situation and find out what

           restrictions may/may not apply.

           It was noted that Tedechi's store on Bradford St. has only one

           parking space for handicapped vehicles which is in a difficult

           place.  It may be possible to move that space to the other parking

           area which is located beside the ramp and much more easily

           accessible for people with disabilities.

           It was decided that we should send a letter of thanks to the DPW

           for the new and improved crosswalks in town.

           The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 pm.

           The next meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 12,2001 at 5:30 pm in

           the Senior Room at the Grace Gouveia Building at 26 Alden St.,

           Provincetown, MA 02657.