HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-02 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MAY 2, 2007, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Keith Brettell
Tim Hick
Norman Hannan
Darlene Matthews
Absent: Sally Barrie
Councillor Ron Hooper
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Darlene Matthews
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 3, 2007 be approved.
“CARRIED”
2. ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Sensitivity Training
Plans are in place for the sensitivity training to be held on May 10 and 17. An
information report was presented to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee advising of the training and inviting all members of Council to
attend.
b) Sidewalk Contraction Joints
The resolution passed by the Committee at their April 3 meeting regarding
sidewalk contraction joints was endorsed by Council on April 30.
c) Conversion of Gas Stations
The resolution passed by the Committee at their April 3 meeting regarding the
conversion of gas stations was endorsed by Council on April 30.
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3. NEW BUSINESS
a) City of Oshawa – Residential Property Tax Grant Program for Low Income
Seniors and the Disabled
At the Joint AAC meeting held on March 27, 2007, the City of Oshawa
indicated that they had just recently implemented a tax rebate program for
individuals with disabilities. A copy of the City’s report was circulated to the
Committee for information and has been forwarded to the Treasurer for
comment.
b) Accessibility Forum – May 7, 2007
The Committee members advised that they are unable to attend the
Accessibility Forum being hosted by the City of Oshawa on May 7, 2007.
One ticket will be purchased for Patti Barrie to attend.
c) 2007 Accessibility Plan
The areas that the Committee would like to focus on for 2007/2008 are
departmental audits, handicapped parking and building relationships with the
BIAs to assist them with planning for special events.
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2007.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Chair
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Secretary