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CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JULY 8, 2004 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Tim Hick
Keith Kelly
Pat Rundle
Evylin Stroud
Walter Zutell
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Candice Doiron, Secretary
Regrets: Councillor Adrian Foster
Brian Duffey
Suzanne Wortman
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Evylin Stroud, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on June 3, 2004 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Business Awards of Excellence
The Chair has not been able to contact Ron Collis; he will do so prior to the next
meeting.
b) Transportation
Walter advised the committee that Blue Line Taxi in Oshawa has six wheelchair
accessible cabs; four London Cabs and two Chevy Vans. Also, they will have
three wheelchair accessible cabs in Clarington, two London Cabs and one Chevy
Van.
c) Operations
Keith advised that the Region of Durham has approved audible traffic lights to be
installed at Liberty Street and King Street.
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d) Site Plan Review
Evylin and Brian have questioned Richard Holy, Planner about having a sidewalk
from Baseline Road into the new dance studio and if the window in the reception
area could be lowered to 4 feet.
4. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
An advertisement has been placed in the local newspaper for applications from
individuals interested in becoming Members of the Committee. The ad will run
for three weeks and the appointments will be considered by Council on
September 13, 2004.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) The Rick Hansen event was extremely successful. Approximately $8,000
will be raised. Sponsorships and prizes were provided by many local
businesses. Tim Hick was thanked for his work; he was responsible for a
significant number of the participants and about one-half of the money that
was raised.
(b) Evylin provided a reply from Austin Smith, Dairy Queen regarding her
letter of suggestions for the furnishings in the fast food establishment.
Mr. Austin stated that head office makes the decision regarding the
furnishings, but he did indicate that there will be tables with free standing
chairs.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Walter indicated that the handicap stall door in the men’s washroom on
the second floor of the library swings in the wrong direction. This will be
reported to the maintenance staff.
(b) The committee was asked to forward their comments pertaining to the
Accessibility Plan to the Municipal Clerk.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on September 9, 2004
at 6:30 p.m.
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8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Walter Zutell, seconded by Pat Rundle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:14 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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Chair
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Secretary