HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-05 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007, 6:00 P.M.
ORONO FAIRGROUNDS
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Keith Brettell
Norman Hannan
Sally Barrie
Councillor Ron Hooper
Absent: Darlene Matthews
Tim Hick
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Ellen Atkinson, Recording Secretary
Councillor Gord Robinson
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1.
Moved by Norman Hannan, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on June 6, 2007 and Special Meeting of
June 27, 2007 be approved.
“CARRIED”
DELEGATIONS
2.
Councillor Robinson thanked the Committee for coming to the Orono Fairgrounds
and he would welcome any input that the Committee has in regards to
accessibility issues.
ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
3.
a) Patti Barrie will check with the Building Division in regards to the creation
of a checklist which the Committee can use when performing accessibility
inspections/site reviews. Patti will report back to the Committee at the
next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
4.
a) The Committee performed a site review of the Orono Fairgrounds; overall
the Committee felt the fairgrounds were in good shape. They did,
however, have a few suggestions (please see attached list) which were
submitted to Councillor Gord Robinson for his implementation, if possible.
Clarington Accessibility - 2 - September 5, 2007
Advisory Committee
b) A brochure sent to the Committee from the Accessibility Advisory
Committee of The Township of Uxbridge requesting volunteers to
participate in their Barrier Free Day on September 26, 2007, was
discussed. If any member is interested, they should get in touch with Patti
Barrie.
OTHER BUSINESS
5.
a) David Kelly suggested that the Practical Guide for Organizers of Public
Events be distributed to all event organizers for implementation of the
suggestions during setup. The Committee would like to see site
inspections/reviews mandatory prior to an event.
b) A suggestion was put forth that the Committee look into requesting that
the firefighters create/build a ramp for the “Learn Not To Burn” trailer that
would be permanent and easy to use. Patti Barrie will investigate and
advise the Committee if the Municipality has the means to build a ramp for
the trailer.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
5.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
6.
Moved by Norman Hannan, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Chair
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Secretary