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1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution
Moved By: Mike Cerna
Seconded By: Michael Kadey
THAT the Agenda for the Committee meeting of September 09, 2015, 2015, be
adopted.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Minutes from the Previous Meeting
Proposed Resolution
Moved By: Michale Kadey Seconded By: Mike Cerna
THAT the Minutes of the Committee meeting of June 3, 2015, as amended, be
received.
5. General Business and Reports
5.1. Terms of Reference
Tricia Smith, Deputy Clerk made mention that Council is currently requesting
that Committees of Council review their Terms of Reference for the coming year.
She will circulate a copy of the 2013-2014 Terms of Reference to the committee
for review and comments can be received at the December 02, 2015 meeting of
the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Accessibility Advisory Committee
September 9, 2015
3:30 p.m.
Annex Boardroom
200 Broadway, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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6. Correspondence
6.1. Tricia made note that the Association of Municipal Clerks & Treasurers of
Ontario (AMCTO) accepted nominations for Accessibility Champions as part of
the AODA 10th Anniversary celebrations until August 28, 2015. The one-time
award will recognize individuals who demonstrate leadership in accessibility and
disability issues.
Councillor Stephenson indicated that a new Awards Committee has been
established by the Town of Tillsonburg. Under this new program, the
Accessibility Advisory Committee is welcome to submit a nomination in
recognition of an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding level of
service in the assistance of a person with a disability.
6.2. The Oxford County Accessibility Advisory Committee has extended an invitation
to Accessibility Advisory Committees within the County to attend an upcoming
meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the County Administration Building.
The meeting will include a presentation by Alfred Spencer, Executive Outreach
Director from the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario, which will highlight the
progress the province has taken towards the goal of a barrier-free Ontario by
2025. Attendees are also invited to share and celebrate their accessible
success stories during the event. The registration deadline is September 15,
2015.
7. Other Business
The Accessibility Advisory Committee would like to place a reminder in the
minutes for the September 09, 2015 meeting regarding the resolution passed at
the June 03, 2015 meeting which recommends Council requests staff to
investigate the costs of Audio Traffic Signals in the Town of Tillsonburg, and that
those costs be considered during the 2016 budget deliberations.
8. Next meeting
The next meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee will be December 02,
2015.
9. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution
Moved By: Michael Kadey Seconded By: Mike Cerna
THAT the September 09, 2015 meeting be adjourned at 4:35 p.m.