170208 Accessibility Advisory MIN=
Attendance: Peter Staley, Chair, Councillor Brian Stephenson, Mike Cerna, Robert Doerr,
Michael Kadey, Margaret McCrimmon
Regrets: Scot Richardson
Staff: Tricia Smith, Deputy Clerk, Eric Flora, Manager of Engineering
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Item 7.1 Celebration Plaza was added under Other Business
Resolution #1
Moved By: Robert Doerr Seconded By: Mike Cerna
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of February
8, 2017, be adopted as amended.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting – November 9, 2016 & January 18, 2017
Resolution #2
Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Margaret McCrimmon
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2016 and the
Special Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2017, be approved.
Carried
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 8, 2017
3:00 p.m.
Board Room
Customer Service Centre, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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5. General Business & Reports
5.1 Accessibility Achievement Award Presentation & Pricing
A quote was received for a 12x14 size plaque to display the names of the recipients of
the Accessibility Achievement Award. The cost is $80+HST and would hold 24 name
plates.
Staff to investigate if there are budgetary dollars for the purchase of the plaque.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be the first recipient of the Accessibility Achievement
Award which will be presented at the February 13, 2017 meeting of Council.
5.2 Accessibility Plan Review – 2018 Municipal Election – Internet/Telephone Voting
The Deputy Clerk provided a review of the 2014 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
and summary of the Internet/Telephone Voting Method for the 2018 Municipal Election.
A recommendation was made to increase the amount of Public Education and
Engagement for the 2018 Municipal Election to familiarize electors with the new voting
methods and accessible voting equipment.
A recommendation was made to circulate notice to the public on the new voting methods
and Public Open House through various avenues (i.e. Hydro bills).
A suggestion was made to have an instruction sheet at each electronic voting terminal
on how to cast a vote.
Consideration is being made for additional advance polling locations for the 2018
municipal election.
Staff to bring a copy of the draft 2018 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan to the
committee for review and comment.
5.3 Canada 150 – Access4All Canada 150 Signature Initiative
The Deputy Clerk provided a summary of the Access4All Canada 150 Signature
Initiative.
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2017.
Discussion took place regarding the installation of accessible pieces as part of the
Recreation, Culture & Parks playground equipment replacement program.
6. Correspondence
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7. Other Business
7.1 Celebration Plaza
The Manager of Engineering provided a review of the proposed engineering work to be
undertaken as part of the Celebration Plaza Project in Memorial Park.
The proposed project would include the installation of a bandshell adjacent to the Lake
Lisgar Water Park parking lot.
Engineering staff are reviewing the removal of the berm along the race track to ensure
an adequate pathway for snow removal equipment as well as accessibility for the public.
Accessibility features have been considered and will be incorporated in the project’s
design.
A presentation on the Celebration Plaza Project will be provided by the design
consultant to Council at the February 13, 2017 meeting.
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Michael Kadey
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that Recreation, Culture &
Parks staff review the Access4All grant program to determine eligibility for funding within
the Town.
Carried
8. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee will be held on Tuesday, April 11,
2017 at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room, Customer Service Centre.
9. Adjournment
Resolution #7
Moved By: Margaret McCrimmon Seconded By: Robert Doerr
THAT the February 8, 2017 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
Carried