HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-12 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JANUARY 12, 2006 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: Keith Brettell
Sandra Crandall
Councillor Adrian Foster
Tim Hick
Keith Kelly
Darlene Matthews
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Cheryl Tennisco, Secretary
Regrets: David Kelly, Chair
Norman Hannan
Councillor Adrian Foster chaired the meeting in the absence of the Chair.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Tim Hick, seconded by Sandra Crandall
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on December 1, 2005 be approved.
CARRIED
2. ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) John O’Toole – Guest Speaker
Patti Barrie will contact John O’Toole’s office to check his availability for the
meeting of February 2, 2006.
b) Accessibility Challenge - 2005 Certificate
Councillor Foster presented a framed copy of the Certificate for the Clarington
Accessibility Challenge 2005. Sandra Crandall will present Espresso
Legato’s Certificate on behalf of the Committee.
c) Sidewalk Clearing
Keith Bretrell commented on how well the Operations Department has been
removing the snow at intersections throughout Clarington. Patti Barrie will
pass the information along to Fred Horvath, Director of Operations.
Clarington Accessibility - 2 - January 12, 2006
Advisory Committee
3. 2006 RICK HANSEN EVENT
Councillor Foster encouraged the Accessibility Advisory Committee to bring forth
any suggestions/ideas for hosting the upcoming 2006 Rick Hansen event. The
sites of Highway #2 and Roenigk Drive at Bowmanville Valley Creek and the
Cider House Golf Course were discussed. Volunteers are required to sit on the
sub-Committee; meetings will be held outside of the Accessibility Advisory
Meetings.
Councillor Foster advised suggestions are required for the funds received from
the 2005 Rick Hansen event. Patti Barrie will check with Windreach on the cost
of a swing bench and advise Councillor Foster.
Tim Hick advised that, as the largest fund raising team of the INVACARE Team
Challenge, Clarington will receive one of thirteen Invacare manual wheelchairs to
donate to an organization or individual of the Committee’s choice.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Keith Kelly submitted his letter of resignation which will be forwarded to Council.
The Committee wished Keith the very best.
Councillor Foster suggested the Committee persue the arrangements for the
upcoming 2006 Accessibility Challenge; Patti Barrie will arrange the wheelchairs
for the event. Keith Kelly suggested moving the event from the downtown area
to an arena and that it take on more of a tradeshow format. Councillor Foster will
speak to the Kinsmen regarding the Accessibility Advisory Committee having a
booth at the Bowmanville Home Show. Darlene Matthews suggested we hold
the Challenge in conjunction with the Home Show.
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on February 2, 2006 at
6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Bretrell, seconded by Sandra Crandall
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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Chair
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Secretary