HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-15 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 15, 2007, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1B
Present: Sally Barrie
Keith Brettell
Norman Hannan
Tim Hick
David Kelly
Darlene Matthews
Councillor Ron Hooper
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Councillor Hooper assumed the Chair.
1. WELCOME OF MEMBERS
The members of the Committee were welcomed and introduced to one another.
2. ELECTION OF THE CHAIR
Councillor Hooper opened for floor for nominations to the position of Chair.
Moved by Norm Hannan, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT David Kelly be nominated for position of Chair.
Moved by Darlene Matthews, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT nominations be closed.
CARRIED
David Kelly accepted the nomination and assumed the Chair.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Darlene Matthews, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the minutes of the January 18, 2007, meeting be adopted.
CARRIED
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2. ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Observation Deck
David Kelly advised that he witnessed a woman having to be lifted onto
the observation deck of Pad A during the Total Hockey Opening
Ceremony. This matter will be brought to the attention of the Community
Services Department. The Committee also indicated that the power doors
at the west entrance to the arena area are not working properly.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a) Correspondence from P.M Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of
Durham – Pedestrian Signal Timings at King Street at Simpson Avenue and
at the Bowmanville Mall Entrance
This item of correspondence was circulated for information purposes.
b) 2007 Accessibility Plan
The members of the Committee were requested to review the 2006
Accessibility Plan and provide comments and suggestions for the 2007 Plan
to the Municipal Clerk.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Sensitivity Training
Patti Barrie advised that Edie Corneil has provided the outline for a one-half
day sensitivity training program which she can provide at a cost of $30 per
person.
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT funds in the approximate amount of $7,700 be allocated to provide
sensitivity training to all full-time staff members of the Municipality of Clarington.
CARRIED
It was agreed that Edie Corneil would be invited to the next meeting to
discuss the logistics of the training sessions.
b) Durham Regional Joint AAC Meeting
Notice has been received from the Durham Regional Accessibility Advisory
Committee that they would like to hold a joint AAC meeting on Tuesday,
March 27, 2007 at Regional Headquarters. The Committee agreed that they
would like to take part in this meeting.
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c) Accessibility Forum
The City of Oshawa and the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will be
hosting a one-day Accessibility Forum on May 7, 2007 at the General Motors
Centre. Formal invitations will follow at a later date.
d) Community Festivals
It was suggested that perhaps the Committee could work closely with the
BIAs in the planning stages of their various events to ensure that the areas
are accessible for all attending.
e) Equipment Listing
Sally Barrie advised that her employer, Community Care Durham, maintains
an informal listing of equipment that individuals possess (ie, walkers,
wheelchairs) for the purpose of providing the information to individuals in
need of such equipment. It was suggested that perhaps the Municipality
could provide a link to this information on their website.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The Committee will meet on the first Wednesday evening of each month. The
next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2007.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
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Chair
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Secretary