160413 Accessibility Advisory MIN=
Attendance:
Councillor Brian Stephenson, Mike Cerna, Robert Doerr, Michael Kady, Margaret McCrimmon, Scot Richardson, Peter Staley and Tricia Smith, Deputy Clerk
Regrets: Helen Lamos-Parker
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Michael Kady
THAT the Agenda for the Committee meeting of April 13, 2016, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Minutes from the Previous Meeting
Moved By: Scot Richardson Seconded By: Michael Kady
THAT the Minutes of the Committee meeting of March 9, 2015, be received.
Carried
5. General Business
5.1. Welcome new Members
Councillor Stephenson welcomed new members Robert Doerr, Margaret
McCrimmon and Peter Staley to the Tillsonburg Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Accessibility Advisory Committee
April 13, 2016
3:00 p.m.
Annex Boardroom
200 Broadway, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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5.2. Annual Review of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
The Deputy Clerk asked that the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be brought to
the next meeting for review and discussion to provide time for the new
members to review the information.
5.3. Terms of Reference
The Deputy Clerk asked to defer the review and discussion of the Terms of
Reference until the next meeting to provide time for the new members to
review the information.
5.4. Accessibility Recognition Award – Local Businesses
The Deputy Clerk made note that contact has been made with the Tillsonburg
Chamber of Commerce in regards to the Accessibility Recognition Award
being part of the annual Awards of Excellence event. An invitation has been
extended to the committee to make a presentation to the Chamber Board of
Directors once the award criteria has been finalized.
The Deputy Clerk recommended the formation of a sub-committee to develop
criteria and a nomination form for the Accessibility Recognition Award
program.
Moved By: Robert Doerr Seconded By: Peter Paley
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee appoint Councillor Stephenson,
Robert Doerr and Scot Richardson to the Accessibility Recognition Award
Sub-Committee.
Carried
5.5. Oxford County Accessibility Meeting Update
The Deputy Clerk provided a summary on the Oxford County Accessibility
Meeting and noted that an annual joint meeting of Accessibility Advisory
Committees across the County will be held in the fall.
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Margaret McCrimmon
THAT staff be directed to invite Constable Nikki Vanleeuwen, the Town By-
Law Enforcement Officer and Chief Building Official to an upcoming meeting of
the Accessibility Advisory Committee;
AND THAT staff research the current Traffic By-Law to determine if there are
provisions relating to E-bikes, Gas Powered Bicycles and Personal Mobility
Devices.
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Carried
5.6 T:GO Transportation Service
Councillor Stephenson made note that the new T:GO transportation service
has been launched and brochures are being circulated with the routes and
times.
A request was made to invite John Preston, Community Transportation
Coordinator to an upcoming meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
to provide a follow-up presentation on the Transportation Pilot Program.
6. Training
6.1. AODA Training Video
The AODA Training video was presented to the Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
Moved By: Scot Richardson Seconded By: Margaret McCrimmon
THAT staff place the AODA video on the Town website.
Carried
7. Next meeting
The next meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee will be June 8, 2016.
8. Adjournment
Moved By: Robert Doerr Seconded By: Peter Staley
THAT the April 13, 2016 meeting be adjourned at 4:22 p.m.
Carried