Commission for Persons with Disabilities Medford Human Rights Commission October 23, 2013

Present: Steve Honeycutt, Henry Milorin, Diane McLeod, Marie Cassidy, and Dale Bryan, Charlotte Swartz and Lois Bronnenkant Not Present: Chief Leo Sacco, Natalie Breen, and David Harris Introductions September Minutes Steve moved to accept the July minutes, Dale seconded, all in favor. Old Business Traces Update The Traces Committee panel is complete except the local participant. We meet tomorrow. Ordinance Update Diane sat down with Mark Rumley to review the draft of the ordinance. He mentioned the name (which we cannot use until the ordinance change). He felt using the work issues in the name diminished the disability piece. This was just his personal comment. Henry said that was why he didnt vote for it. Everyone should think of Medford Human Rights & Disability Commission for consideration and discussion at our next meeting. New Business Ways 2 Go Diane mentioned that the MBTA and SCM Transportation should come to a community forum instead of just our group. The Senior Center want a forum as well. Diane will follow up with them on possible dates and try and get transportation to the event for those who need it. Diane will also contact the paper to let the public know. Variance Updates None. Steve did ask for an update on the Kitchen Store (the ramp is done) and Nappis (no progress) Correspondence & Announcements

Marie mentioned the Night of 10,000 Lights which is her major fundraiser $25.00 a piece on November 2nd at City Hall at 7PM Diane noted that the MAHRC is having Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard attend our November Meeting on Friday, November 22nd at 9AM in the Council Chamber. Diane will creat a flyer and get it out. Henry mentioned the Haitian Cultural event at the Hyatt on Friday November 15th

Next Meeting November 20, 2013 in the Council Chamber