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Sharon Commission on Disabilities reviews library door openers, water facility ADA compliance and local grants; approves minutes and sets scholarship review
Summary
The Commission approved February minutes, reviewed funds and several accessibility projects including library door openers (bids are being accepted), confirmed the new water treatment facility meets ADA standards but asked for electrical provision for future door openers, and learned the town did not receive a sidewalk grant.
At its March 19 meeting, the Sharon Commission on Disabilities approved the February minutes unanimously and reviewed its treasurer's report, then discussed several local accessibility projects and administrative items.
The treasurer reported a general fund balance of $500.00, a revolving fund of $13,820.67 and a donation fund of $1,704.97. Commissioners noted those balances while reviewing program and scholarship planning.
Rusty Callaway reported the Standing Building Committee is accepting bids and that funds are available to install automatic door openers on both floors of the Sharon Public Library. The Commission considered the library work a clear accessibility priority and asked to be updated as bids are evaluated.
Chairman Paul Remy reported that the town's new water treatment facility complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act but requested the Standing Building Committee consider including electrical capability that would allow door openers to be added in the future. Commissioners noted the water facility is not open to the public and therefore there is limited incentive to exceed ADA requirements now.
Commissioners also heard that the town did not receive a state grant to update Town Center sidewalks and the curb cut by Mountain Street (near Sharon Middle School) will not be undertaken at this time; they said other grant options may be pursued.
The Commission announced scholarship applications for a Sharon High School student with a disability will be sent to Commissioner Susan Myerson for review ahead of the next meeting, scheduled for April 23 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
The transcript does not provide roll-call vote details for the minutes approval or the adjournment motion; the minutes record those outcomes as unanimous or approved without naming a mover and seconder.
