HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-06 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APRIL 6, 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 Keith Brettell, seconded by Sandra Crandall
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on March 2, 2006 be approved.
CARRIED
2. ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Bowmanville Home Show
The Accessibility Committee’s booth is #59 and set up for the show is
Thursday, April 20, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Friday,
April 21, 2006 between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
The Committee will meet at the show to set up on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at
6:00 p.m.
Schedule for the booth:
Friday Sandra 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
David Spare
Saturday David 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Keith & Councillor Foster 2:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Norm Spare
Sunday David & Keith 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Councillor Foster & Darlene 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Norm Spare
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Patti advised five display screens will be available from Jennifer Cooke,
Communications & Marketing, for the show. Patti displayed the new
Accessibility Committee’s banner and indicated that she will have the
Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee pamphlets available for the
home show.
Darlene Matthews will supply the back-drop screen for the booth.
Keith Brettrell has collected numerous pamphlets/information from different
agencies and will drop it off at the home show at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday for
set up (Keith is not available for set up due to a previous commitment).
David Kelly, Chair, advised Jeremy Booker will not be available to attend the
home show to sign hockey cards as originally thought.
b) Maplefest and Applefest Events
Dates of the Events:
Maplefest May 6, 2006
Applefest October 14, 2006.
Cheryl Tennisco will confirm the details for Maplefest – cost and set up time
and Councillor Foster will speak with Jennifer Cooke regarding usage of a
tent for booth.
3. 2006 RICK HANSEN EVENT
Councillor Foster reported the following update of the committee for the
2006 Rick Hansen Event:
? Entertainment and the pre-event are awaiting confirmation;
? The Dinner has been cancelled;
? Tim Hick advised the committee has altered the process for
administering funds raised from the event. He could not confirm the funds
would remain in the community; and
? Sponsorship is required for the cost of the Port a Potty - approximately
$500.00 – 600.00.
Tim Hick suggested the committee look for a sponsor to supply the generator –
Greg Leavitt “Clarington Pro Sound”. The size of the generator required is to be
confirmed.
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The committee will distribute pledge forms, for the Rick Hansen Event, at the
Maplefest Event on May 6, 2006.
4. 2006 REGIONAL ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE – JOINT MEETING
David Kelly confirmed he will be attending the Joint Accessibility Advisory
Meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Centennial Building in Whitby.
5. SITE PLAN APPROVAL – DUNBURY DEVELOPMENTS (GREEN) LTD.
The Committee reviewed the site plans/drawings – no comments.
6. BIA EVENTS – HANDICAP PARKING
A map outlining disabled parking locations in the Downtown area was distributed.
The map included proposed new disabled parking locations for events in the
Downtown area.
The terminology of “disabled” was discussed. In future, “disabled” should be
replaced with “accessible”.
Councillor Foster suggested a “Thank You” letter be forwarded to Ron Hooper,
BIA, for their support of the committee.
Norman advised the committee that he has spoken with Norm Clark,
Engineering, regarding the grooves in the existing sidewalks. Norm Clark noted
Engineering will address the issue in the construction of future sidewalks in
Clarington.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Accessible Sidewalks at Intersection
Councillor Foster reported on Wilma Paul’s article in the Toronto Star – “Freedom
of Scooter” regarding the difficulties encountered by scooter users entering
buildings and riding on sidewalks constructed out of inter-locking bricks.
Councillor Foster has been in contact with Ms. Paul and has invited her to sit on
the Accessibility Committee.
Invitation to an Accessibility Forum
Patti advised the committee that the Accessibility Forum will be held on Monday,
May 8, 2006 at the Bobby Orr Lounge, Oshawa Civic Auditorium Complex.
Registration/Meet and Greet is from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and the Presentations
will follow from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The cost is $25.00 and lunch and
refreshments will be provided.
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Anyone interested in attending should email Cheryl and she will register and
advise Heather Elston of any special meal requirements.
8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on May 4, 2006 at
6:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Tim Hick, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:40 p.m.
CARRIED
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Chair
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Secretary