HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-05-06 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MAY 6, 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Brian Duffey
Councillor Adrian Foster
Tim Hick
Keith Kelly attended until 7:45 p.m.
Pat Rundle
Evylin Stroud
Suzanne Wortman
Walter Zutell
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Evyln Stroud, seconded by Adrian Foster
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on March 31, 2004 be adopted.
"CARRIED"
2. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Business Awards of Excellence
David Kelly advised that he has been visiting various businesses throughout the
municipality to ascertain what improvements have been made to accommodate
accessibility issues. It was agreed that a set of standards would be devised to be
reviewed by the entire committee at the next meeting. Councillor Foster will
contact Ron Collis to determine if the Board of Trade would be interested in
assisting in this endeavour.
b) Transportation
Pat Rundle reported that she and Suzanne Wortman have spoken with Leslie
Benson regarding the municpality's bus system and with Len Creamer with
respect to the proposed taxi by-law. She advises that the Region is looking at a
Handi-Transit model, however they are waiting on the business plan to be
formulated. The Town of Ajax has a system where buses are "flagged" rather
than having to stop at designated bus stops. The sub-committee is reviewing
transportation systems in municipalities of similar size. It was suggested that the
Timmins system be reviewed. One of the difficulties in operating accessible cabs
is the extensive training required for the drivers.
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c) Operations
Tim Hick advised that he and Keith Kelly had met and agreed on both short and
long term goals, which were distributed to all members. Following discussion of
these goals, it was agreed that the Director of Operations would be invited to
attend the next meeting of the AAC Committee.
d) Site Plan Review
Evylin Stroud and Brian Duffy met with members of the Planning Services
Department to review two site plan applications. Comments pertaining to the
applications have been forwarded back to the Planning Services Department. A
system has been devised for the sub-committee to be notified when site plans
are received. Two more plans are being reviewed following the meeting this
evening.
3. UPDATE ON RICK HANSEN WHEELS IN MOTION CAMPAIGN
Councillor Foster advised that he has had a great amount of interest shown in
this event and it is scheduled for June 13 commencing at 2:00 p.m. at the
Courtice Community Complex. The walk will commence at the Complex, head
north on Courtice Road to Nash, west on Nash and then back easterly on Nash,
south on Courtice to the Complex.
Moved by Pat Rundle, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee support the Rick Hansen
Wheels in Motion Campaign scheduled for June 13 at the Courtice Community
Complex and forward a letter of request for a Road Occupancy Permit to Council;
and
THAT the members of Council be invited to participate in the event.
"CARRIED"
4. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
It was agreed to replace the two members who are no longer active with the
Committee. Applications are to be forwarded to the Municipal Clerk.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
a) 182 Church Street – Installation of Ramp
The Committee discussed the issue of a ramp installation at this business. Rick
Pigeon, Chief Building Official had been contacted prior to the meeting and
asked the owner to contact him with questions.
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6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on June 3, 2004.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Pat Rundle, seconded by Evylin Stroud
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:14 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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Chair
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Secretary