210406 AAC MINThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Accessibility Advisory Committee
April 6, 2021
2:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Cindy Allen, Jeff Huber, Councillor Pete Luciani, Margaret McCrimmon, Peter
Staley, Mike Cerna and Michael Kadey.
Regrets: Erin Getty and Mark Dickson.
Also Present:
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
Emily Xuereb, Deputy Chief Building Official
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by: Margaret McCrimmon
Seconded by: Jeff Huber
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of
April 6, 2021, be adopted.
Carried.
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Change date to reflect December 1, 2020.
Chair Allen noted that the crossing guard at South Ridge Public School indicated
Town staff placed the stickers at the cross walk near the school.
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
5. Presentations/Delegations
5.1. Wayfinding Signage
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner and Karen Keller, Economic
Development and Marketing Coordinator were present to provide the Committee
an overview of the wayfinding signage project.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Committee
members. The Committee provided feedback and suggestions on the proposed
project.
There was concern noted in regards to a proposed entrance sign and its
proximity to the Broadway/North Street E intersection, as this intersection sees a
lot of pedestrian traffic, including student use.
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Kinsmen Pedestrian Bridge
Staff will be reporting to Council with additional steps or information to help
advance this project.
The rubber mats have been removed and stored.
6.2. Accessibility Status Update 2020
Staff to share sidewalk connectivity implementation work approved for 2021.
Staff noted that the Customer Service Centre façade update includes automatic
doors and that there will be increased space between sets of doors.
6.3. Transit Update
Chair Allen provided an updated from the Transit Advisory Committee. There
has been discussion regarding concrete platforms at bus stops. A “where’s my
bus” app is in the works. Town will be considering expanding the T:GO route to
the Northeast of Town.
6.4. Optimist Park Playground
Optimist Park Playground is being replaced this month.
6.5. Curb cuts downtown
There was discussion regarding recent car accidents at curb cuts. There was
consensus that this was not due to curb cuts.
6.6. Training opportunities
Staff to share accessibility training resources from AccessForward.ca.
6.7. Oxford County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting – November 8,
2021
Agenda items can be submitted to Amelia.
7. Next Meeting
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
8. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by: Mike Cerna
Seconded by: Pete Luciani
THAT the April 6, 2021, Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at
3:10 p.m.
Carried.