HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-02 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MAY 5, 2010, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Elaine Simpson, Vice-Chair
Sally Barrie
Keith Brettell
Corine Goodwin
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
Councillor Ron Hooper
Absent: David Kelly, Chair
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Elaine Simpson, Vice-Chair assumed the role of the Chair.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 7, 2010 be amended in Section 3
b) by deleting the word “Justine” and replacing it with the word “Justin”; and
THAT the minutes, as amended, approved.
“CARRIED”
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
a) Community Advantage Rehabilitation Inc. – “Deaf Child Sign”
The Committee received, for information, a copy of Report CLD-015-10
which was presented to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee meeting on May 3, 2010. The GPA Committee approved the
recommendations contained in the report to deny the request for the
installation of the signs; the recommendations are being presented to
Council for final approval on May 10, 2010.
b) Accessibility Expo
The updated Volunteer Sigh-Up for the Accessibility Expo was received
for information. Committee members are encouraged to advise the
Municipal Clerk if they are able to provide assistance in any of the areas
still requiring volunteers.
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3. NEW BUSINESS
a) Accessible Election Policies and Procedures
The draft Municipal Clerk’s Department Accessible Election Policies and
Procedures was distributed and discussed. The committee approved the
draft policies and procedures, making no amendment thereto.
b) Durham Region Employment Network (DREN) – Nomination
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Corine Goodwin
THAT the Municipality of Clarington be nominated for an Accessibility
Award through the Region of Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee for
the following initiatives:
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The construction of the Newcastle Village branch of the Clarington
Public Library which encompasses many accessible features, most
notably accessible washrooms complete with automatic door openers;
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The Fitness Training Facility at the Courtice Community Complex
which has incorporated special equipment into their facility and the
staff who work diligently with the clients requiring special
accommodations to ensure a positive experience in the facility; and
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The accessibility challenge which the Accessibility Committee offered
to students at a local secondary school.
“CARRIED”
Committee members were requested to advise the Municipal Clerk if they
would like to attend the event.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Purchase of a Wheelchair
The Municipal Clerk advised that she has been made aware of a
wheelchair for sale for $100. The possibility of purchasing a chair was
raised at an earlier meeting for use by the Committee when going into
facilities to do Accessibility Challenges. After discussing the matter, the
Committee agreed not to pursue the purchase.
b) Recreation Facility Accessibility
Members of the Committee raised concern over the lack of a family
change room at the Clarington Fitness Centre, the difficulty in
manoeuvring a wheelchair into the change rooms at the Courtice
Community Complex and the maintenance of the pool lift chairs.
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5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on June 2, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee
Room 1A.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Sally Barrie
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
“CARRIED”
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Chair
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Secretary