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CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 3, 2005 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Sandra Crandall
Darlene Matthews
Tim Hicks
Keith Kelly
Councillor Adrian Foster
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Candice Doiron, Secretary
Regrets: Suzanne Wortman
Walter Zutell
Evylin Stroud
Pat Rundle
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sandra Crandall, seconded by Keith Kelly
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on January 6, 2004 be approved.
CARRIED
2. PRESENTATION
Faye Langmaid, Manager, Special Projects made a presentation to the
committee regarding the Orono Community Improvement Plan. The main
purpose of this Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is to articulate a vision for
Orono, based on an assessment of past experience and future prospects. The
beautification efforts by the Orono Horticultural Society are evident throughout
the town. Signage has been installed by both the Orono BIA and the Municipality
to identify the Main Street area. Benches were added along Main Street as part
of the Millennium Project. Development of a seating area at the north end of
Main Street near the intersection of Mill provides a focal point, rest area and
entrance to the Sidney B. Rutherford Walk. A more sensitive sidewalk treatment
to address the grade change on the eastern side of Main Street is being
recommended as part of this CIP. Ms. Langmaid raised the following
accessibility issues: entrance ways of the downtown stores, depressed curbs,
ramps, handicap parking.
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3. CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY BUSINESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Councillor Foster has had a positive response from the other members of Council
regarding the participation at the launch of the Business Community Challenge.
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The launch is scheduled for Friday, March 42005 at 2:00 pm, in the Council
Chambers.
A supplier has been contacted who will donate the accessibility equipment free of
charge.
Tim Hick and Sandra Crandall will develop the events for the challenge.
Darlene Matthews suggested that brochures should be handed out to the
merchants at the time of the challenge.
David Kelly is in charge of notifying the Media of the challenge.
Tim Hick is drafting the invitation to the Members of Council and Board of Trade.
An ad will be placed on Page 2 of the Canadian Statesman.
Councillor Foster spoke on behalf of Ron Collis. He advises that there is limited
time, the checklist needs to be on the website a week before the launch.
Pat Rundle has provided a package of the minimum standards for accessibility.
4. JOINT ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
David Kelly, Sandra Crandall and Pat Rundell provided a brief update of the Joint
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, February 1, 2005.
The Consultant preparing the audit for Lakeridge Health provided a presentation
on their work to date. Chairs from each AAC will be meeting May, 2005.
5. CORRESPONDENCE FROM BRIAN DUFFEY
The Committee received a letter of resignation from Brian Duffey. The letter will
be presented to Council.
6. NEW BUSINESS
An invitation was distributed to the Members of the Committee to attend an event
entitled “Living Hopes and Dreams” which highlights the experience of employed
persons with disabilities in the Durham Region.
Evylin Stroud had mentioned that Blue Line Taxi had called her to do a survey
about their services regarding accessibility.
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There have been parking concerns with the improper use of handicap permits. A
notice addressing proper placement of permits will be placed in the news paper.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on March 3, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
in Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Sandra Crandall, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT he meeting adjourn at 8:12 p.m.
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Chair
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Secretary