HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-01 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JUNE 1, 2006, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: Keith Brettell
Councillor Adrian Foster
Norman Hannan
David Kelly
Also Present: Leslie Benson, Manager – Transportation & Design, Engineering
Services
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Cheryl Tennisco, Secretary
Regrets: Norman Hannan
Tim Hick
Guests: Chris Harrison
Marion Knapp
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on May 4, 2006 be approved.
CARRIED
2. DELEGATION
Chris Harrison, appeared before the Committee on behalf of Wilma Paul, with
respect to the intersection located at Liberty Street and Baseline Road,
Bowmanville. Ms. Harrison thanked Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering
Services, the Accessibility Committee, and staff for expediting the repairs at this
intersection.
Ms. Harrison stated the following areas of concerns:
? Sidewalk in front of 139 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville – sidewalk is
washed out;
? Intersection of Liberty Street South and Parkway Crescent, Bowmanville –
ramps;
? Property at 107 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville – lawn has sunk; walker
could go over the edge;
? Intersection at Liberty Street South and Jane Street – ramp has crumbled;
and
? Sidewalk in front of 55 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville – sidewalk has tar.
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David Kelly, Chair, also noted the following areas of concern:
? Sidewalk at the intersection of Victoria Street and Baseline Road – in need of
repair;
? Traffic lights at the intersection – timed light for green; 24 seconds is required.
Leslie Benson, Manager, Transportation & Design, Engineering Services, noted
the above issues and will contact the Region with respect to the traffic lights.
3. ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Maplefest Event
The Maplefest Event, May 6, 2006, was well attend by the residents.
Councillor Foster suggested the Accessibility Booth be moved to Highway 2
in 2007 to allow for better visibility.
David Kelly suggested increasing the number of volunteers to cover the booth
next year.
4. 2006 RICK HANSEN EVENT
Councillor Foster reported the following update of the Committee for the
2006 Rick Hansen Event:
? volunteers and participants are encouraged to come out and partake in
the event
? Entertainment will be Jessie Parson; the barbeque is supplied by the
Bowmanville Lions Club and hot dogs compliments of the Courtice
Rotary Club; and the Courtice Lions Club will be taking care of the
registration.
? Keith Brettell advised the event will commence at approximately
12:30 p.m. and finish at 2:30 p.m.
Patti Barrie will confirm the status of the new picnic tables.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Councillor Foster presented a copy of a Resolution regarding “Ensuring
Accessibility to a Full Range of Services and Facilities” being presented to
the Council of the Town of Newmarket. The Clarington Accessibility
Committee will monitor the status of the resolution in Newmarket and
report to Council with recommendations, following the resolution
considered by the Town of Newmarket’s Council.
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Keith Brettrell informed the members the gas station located at the
intersection of Thickson and Rossland Road offers full service pumps.
b) Patti Barrie announced Joe Caruana, Director of Community Services, will be
invited to attend the September meeting in regards to accommodating sports
for the disabled.
c) Darlene Matthews raised a concern in regards to transportation for the
disabled. She noted the high costs and lack of transportation available in
Clarington.
A discussion followed on possible solutions regarding discount rates to aid in
the cost factor. The following resolution was passed:
Moved by Darlene Matthew, seconded by Councillor Foster
WHEREAS individuals receiving disability support from the Ontario Disability
Support Program receive minimal funding from the Program;
AND WHEREAS persons with disabilities rely heavily on public transit;
AND WHEREAS a monthly pass for Durham Transit costs $80, a fee which
most individuals on the Ontario Disability Support Program are unable to
afford:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington request Durham Transit to investigate a reduced fare for
individuals receiving funding from the Ontario Disability Support Program; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham
and the area municipalities for endorsement.
CARRIED
Councillor Foster informed the Committee Councillor Pingle advised she
received a concerned from a Wilmot Creek resident regarding the lack of low
rider buses not servicing the Wilmot Creek development. Patti Barrie will
follow up with Pauline Reid, Regional Municipality of Durham.
d) David Kelly requested a push button door opener be installed on the
Municipality’s main washroom door.
6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on September 7, 2006 at
6:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Darlene Matthews
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:27 p.m.
CARRIED
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Chair
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Secretary