COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Public Library – Large Conference Room
 
MEMBERS PRESENT: Megan Sommer (Chairperson), Athena Brodsky (Treasurer), Linda Fulton (Vice Chairperson), and Jamie Coleman.

MEMBERS PRESENT REMOTELY: 

MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Jeffrey Dougan (Secretary)
 
GUEST(s): None
 
1.  	Call to Order.  
Chairperson Megan Sommer called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM at the Large Conference Room at the Public Library. 

2.	Public Comment.
Since no public was present, this agenda item closed early.   
 
3.	Acceptance of Past Minutes.
Ms. Brodsky motioned to accept the September minutes, seconded by Mr. Coleman. Motion passed unanimously.

4.	FY 2021. 
Ms. Sommer will prepare and send to Nancy Holt.  

5.	Cameron Bruscino Eagle Scout Project.
COD members discussed ideas such as building benches at library. Ms. Sommer will send ideas to Cameron Bruscino. 

6.	Purple Dinosaur Swing
DPW will install the swing at the playground.  Ms. Brodsky will order the swing. 

7. 	Accessibility Awareness Event.
No date defined yet.  Ms. Brodsky will track down the event coordinator at St. Mary’s. Ms. Sommer will make another attempt to finalize a date. Tentative dates also discussed with 3/14, 3/12 and 3/28 (preferred date) as options.  Once date picked, COD will proceed with further planning. 

8.	Library of Things Donation.
Ms. Sommer will send announcement to Lorraine Devin for posting on Face Book. Mr. Coleman will send to Special Ed Department for posting. 

9.	CoD Public Relations.
COD discussed process for approaching Scituate Mariner with COD related stories, write-ups and events. Ms. Sommer will bring a sample for Mr. Coleman who agreed to investigate the process with the Mariner. 

10.	Treasurer’s Report.
Ms. Brodsky reported that the FY20 General Fund has a balance of $5000 ($2700 for support services, $1500 for conferences or meetings, $500 for trainings, and $300 for office supplies); 22G Fund has a balance of $5,394; and the Gift Fund has a balance of $0.

11.	Matters not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours in Advance.
No additional matters were discussed. 

12. 	Adjournment.
 Meeting adjourned at 8:39pm.
 
Next Meeting will be on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 7:30 pm at the conference room of the Public Library.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Linda A. Fulton