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Board records that weight limits cannot be applied to ADA dogs; residents press for better snow clearing
Summary
At the Feb. 19 meeting the authority discussed ADA assistance-animal weight limits and recorded the position that weight restrictions cannot be applied; residents asked whether the vendor Grasshopper can shovel back doors in emergencies and raised other maintenance questions.
The East Hampton Housing Authority discussed whether a weight limit applies to ADA assistance animals and the meeting record states the authority cannot impose weight restrictions on ADA dogs. The transcript does not attribute that statement to a named speaker.
Residents used the public-comment period to raise operational concerns. Marilyn Gerzabek (10 Bellwood) asked whether the vendor Grasshopper could shovel back doors in emergencies. Katrina Harzman (C-7) offered thanks to the board and to the Grasshopper crew "for everything they do." A resident identified as Vreni (8 Bellwood) voiced an opinion about Grasshopper’s work; the meeting record does not provide that comment verbatim.
Board members also heard routine operational updates: Chatham is full and two apartments at Bellwood are open. Executive Director David Schumacher thanked staff, including Ed and Laura, and noted upcoming inspections and paperwork deadlines.
The meeting record shows these discussions and resident comments but does not record a formal board decision to change vendor arrangements, snow-clearing practices, or animal-policy language during this session.
