HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-02 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MARCH 2, 2006 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: Keith Brettell
Sandra Crandall
Councillor Adrian Foster
Norman Hannan
Tim Hick
David Kelly
Darlene Matthews
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Cheryl Tennisco, Secretary
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on February 2, 2006 be approved.
CARRIED
2. ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Correspondence – John O’Toole
David Kelly, Chair, presented correspondence received from John O’Toole,
MPP, regarding a Private Member’s Bill on visual fire alarms systems to
assist those who are deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing.
3. 2006 RICK HANSEN EVENT
Tim Hick will contact the recipient for the funds received from the 2005 Rick
Hansen Event. The monies will be used to aid the family in the conversion of
their van for wheelchair accessibility.
Councillor Foster reported the following update of the sub-committee for the
2006 Rick Hansen Event:
? Liam Titcomb will be invited to be the entertainment for the 2006 Rick
Hansen Event; and
? a letter will be requested from John O’Toole, MPP, to commence the
“Ambassador Kick Off”.
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Advisory Committee
Councillor Foster suggested the Committee bring forth suggestions/ideas for the
disbursement of the funds from the upcoming 2006 Rick Hansen Event. He
stated the funds may be given to an individual or group. The Committee
discussed placing an advertisement in the local newspapers outlining criteria for
the recipients to be forwarded to the Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk. Patti will
speak with Finance Department as to the necessary procedure for disbursing the
funds/grants to the recipients. Tim Hick will verify the criteria “Quality of Life”
sets out for choosing their grant recipients.
Darlene Matthews advised the Committee that the pool located at the Clarington
Fitness Centre is in need of a wheel chair lift. Furthermore, she advised she will
speak with the Clarington Project regarding their procedures for disbursement of
funds/grants.
Councillor Foster informed the Committee a plaque will be placed on the picnic
tables commemorating Evylin Stroud.
Moved by Tim Hick, seconded by Keith Brettell
“THAT the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee expend a maximum of
$1,000.00 towards the cost of a luncheon for the “Ambassador Day.”
CARRIED
4. APPLEFEST
David Kelly will contact the BIA and Ron Baker, Engineering, Municipality of
Clarington, regarding the closure of the roads and temporary accessible parking
in the downtown core for the upcoming events.
Patti Barrie stated she will contact Ron Hooper and inquire as to how the
Accessibility Committee may obtain booth space for the Applefest and Maplefest
events.
5. BOWMANVILLE HOME SHOW
The Committee discussed renting booth space, at a cost of $400.00, at the
Bowmanville Home Show to be held on April 21- 23, 2006. The show hours are
Friday - 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., and
Sunday – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Advisory Committee
Moved by Keith Brettrell, seconded by Norman Hannan
“THAT the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee rent a booth at the
Bowmanville Home Show to be held at the Garnet B. Rickard Centre on
April 21 – 23, 2006 at a cost of $400.00; and
THAT the Committee purchase an advertising banner at a cost not exceeding
$200.00.”
CARRIED
Keith Brettrell will gather information and material for the home show and
Darlene Matthews will provide a screen for viewing purposes.
Patti Barrie will prepare a purchase requisition and place the order for the
Clarington Accessibility Advisory Banner which will be displayed at the booth.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
The Committee unanimously decided to commence future meetings at 6:00 p.m.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on April 6, 2006 at
6:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Sandra Crandall, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:50 p.m.
CARRIED
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Chair
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Secretary