130604 AAC MINAccessibility Advisory Committee
Minutes from the meeting of June 4, 2013
In Attendance: Mike Cerna, Michael Kadey, Helen Lamos-Parker, Amber Zimmer
Regrets: Donna Acre, Irene Streng, Larry Streng, Councillor Stephenson
1) Meeting called to order by H. Lamos-Parker at 3:12pm
2) Approval of Agenda
Moved by: Michael Kadey
Seconded by: Mike Cerna
Resolve that the agenda for the meeting af June 4, 2013 be adapted.
"Carried''
3) Adoption of Minutes from meetings of January 23, 2013 and May 7, 2013
Moved by: Mike Cerna
Seconded by: Michael Kadey
Resolve that the minutes from the meetings of January 23, 2013 and May 7, 2013 be adopted.
"Carried11
4) Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: none were disclosed
5) Report on Accessibility Forum
-A. Zimmer and H. Lamos-Parker gave update on the accessibility forum that they attended.
-www.ontario.ca/accessON is a great accessibility resource
6) Terms of Reference:
-Reviewed what the committee accomplished in the past two years and discussed future goals.
-Committee will pass the following goals at the next meeting:
1. Conduct Site Reviews to determine accessibility of various locations including the Tillson burg
Cemetery and Tillson burg Airport.
2. Ensure that the town facilities are accessible not only for users, but also for prospective employees.
3. Invite guests to meet with committee to gain more insight on accessibility issues in Tillson burg.
4. Review Town Accessibility Plans and help with development for a new plan.
5. Increase awareness regarding accessibility and the accessibility committee throughout the Town.
-Discussed possible 2 Year Plan & Timeline
-Committee discussed getting free ads in paper and on radio regarding meeting time and location
-Committee to look at geting other service organizations to meetings such as:
-Harvest Homes, Multiservice Centre, Stonebridge, Community Living, Salvation Army, Senior
Centre, Hickory Hills, Baldwin Place, Veteran Affairs representative
7) Guest: Denise Dicks, Human Resources Manager, Multi Service Centre
-Guest did not attend.
-H. Lamos-Parker will contact to attend a future meeting
8} Round Table
-Committee to discuss possibility of a cut-out near the Bank of Montreal
9} Next Meeting -June 2, 2013
2013 Meetings
-Sept 3'• Oct 1st Nov 5th Dec 3'• I I I I
11) Meeting Adjourned
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