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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”. Clarington Accessibility - 2 - March 2, 2006 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. Clarington Accessibility - 3 - March 2, 2006 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 _________________________ Chair _________________________ Secretary