HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-03 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 3, 2005 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Keith Brettell
Sandra Crandall
Councillor Adrian Foster
Norman Hannan
Tim Hick
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Cheryl Tennisco, Secretary
Absent: Keith Kelly
Darlene Matthews
Walter Zutell
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Norman Hannan
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on October 13, 2005 be approved.
CARRIED
2. ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Patti Barrie introduced Cheryl Tennisco, Secretary.
b) Patti Barrie advised the following:
i) Debra Wilson, Durham Regional Vision Care, will be the guest speaker in
December 1, 2005.
ii) The cost to purchase a display tent is as follows:
10’ X 10’ tent - $880.00
3 clear walls - $123.00
Carry bag - $ 80.75
Total $1,400.00
Discussion followed in regards to the advantages and disadvantages of
purchasing or renting i.e. usage versus cost and sponsorship from the
business sector.
Patti Barrie will review the options discussed.
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iii) Patti advised the cost of a 6’ L X 2 ½’ W banner would be approximately
$125.00.
Tim Hick suggested putting the Committee’s logo on the banner. Tim will
email a new logo to Cheryl Tennisco to forward on to the Committee
members.
iv) Patti submitted a draft copy of the brochure (with Arial 16 font for the
visually impaired) for the members to review and asked that they forward
their comments back to her.
v) Patti presented the members with a copy of the Province’s “Accessibility
Directorate of Ontario” presentation. Peggy Brann advised that the
Province is currently finalizing the presentation that they will be making in
the future.
c) Tim Hick stated a concern with regards to the absenteeism of members of the
Committee. Patti Barrie will review the past minutes in regards to this matter.
d) Councillor Foster will look into the Certificates to be awarded to the
businesses within Clarington.
3. BRIAN MCFARLANE HOCKEY MUSEUM – SITE PLAN
The Municipality has addressed the concerns forwarded by the Clarington
Accessibility Advisory Committee. Patti Barrie will investigate the washroom
requirements and report back to the Committee.
David Kelly inquired about the possibility of a member from the Clarington
Accessibility Advisory Committee sitting on the design team for the Newcastle
Public Library.
Councillor Foster suggested a ‘Check List’ be drafted to have on hand to review
for future construction of buildings.
4. CAPability CONFERENCE
David Kelly and Patti Barrie attended the conference held on Thursday,
October 27, 2005 at Scugog Community Centre. An information package was
available for the members to review.
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5. 2006 ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
Patti Barrie advised that the 2006 Accessibility Plan must be completed and
ready to present to Council on December 12, 2005. Patti requested that the
Committee members forward all reports to her for inclusion in the Plan.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
David Kelly will forward the information for the Clarington’s Accessibility
Challenge – Awards of Excellence (7) onto Cheryl Tennisco.
Norman Hannan stated a concern with the build-up of snow at the intersection of
Temperance & King Street, Bowmanville impeding the crossing for pedestrians.
David Kelly advised that the Committee addressed this issue with Fred Horvath,
Director of Operations, in the Spring of 2005. Patti Barrie will send a reminder
notice to Fred Horvath.
Sandra Crandell and Cindy Strike, Planning Services, Municipality of Clarington,
will be discussing the layout of the new homes to be built in the Brookhill
Development.
Councillor Foster stated that the Accessibility Advisory Committee must start
planning the 2006 Rick Hansen event. He advised that the 2005 event raised
$14,035. Discussion followed on where the 2006 event should be hosted. The
Committee will review the possible sites.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on December 1, 2005 at
6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Norman Hannan, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:05 p.m.
CARRIED
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Chair
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Secretary