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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Accessibility Advisory Committee
June 14, 2022
2:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
MINUTES
Present:
Chair, Cindy Allen, Councillor Pete Luciani, Margaret McCrimmon, Mike Cerna
Absent with Regrets:
Dr. Mark Dickens, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Mike Kadey, Jeff Huber
Staff Also Present:
Gina Armand- Records and Legislative Coordinator
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:05pm by Chair Cindy Allen
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Councillor Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Margaret McCrimmon
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THAT the Agenda as amended for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of
June 14, 2021, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Will be attached to the September Agenda for adoption.
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared
5. General Business and Reports.
5.1. Council Committee Chair Meeting Update
Chair of the Committee went over key discussion points from the Chair Staff
Meeting on June 1, 2022 with Members. Below are the discussion points.
5.1.1. Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference & Mandate
Committee’s Chair reviewed the Terms of Reference & Mandate with
Members. No concerns or change requests were brought forth.
5.1.2. Meeting Support
The Chair discussed recommendations from the June 1 meeting.
Having Agendas ready for Liaison’s one week prior to meeting was
suggested as well as having Town Staff print Agendas for Committee
Members as requested. Chair will follow up on these suggestions.
5.1.3. Meeting Format
Chair of the Committee discussed having a “loaner program” for
Committee Members to sign out equipment from the Town. This will al low
for more accessibility within Committees and help achieve quorum.
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The general consensus of Members are in favour of keeping Zoom
Meetings as an option going forward.
5.1.4. Helpful Training
Chair had a few suggestions on improvements to accessibility. Chair used
the AODA website as reference. Chair will follow up. Link provided for
reference: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/05a11
5.2. Oxford Joint Accessibility Update
Chair of the Committee spoke with the Supervisor of Affordable Housing.
There is on going communication. The goal is to get Oxford County AODA
compliant.
5.3. Indoor Outdoor Audits
The Chair has provided updated audit information. The Chair will reach out to
the Town to provide feedback. Audits need to be finalized. The Chair would
like to set up a meeting with the Supervisor of Affordable Housing Oxford
County and the Tillsonburg Manager of Parks and Facilities to further discuss
AODA.
5.4. Town of Tillsonburg Updates
Members were advised by Liaison that the information for the Items below
will be emailed after the meeting.
Members brought up concerns regarding the pop up patios in restaurants
that serve liquor. Should the pop up patios need to be attached to building
structure to comply with the Municipal Liquor Licence? Chair will look into this
inquiry.
5.4.1. Kinsman Bridge Update
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To be emailed after meeting
5.4.2. Town Website Update
To be emailed after meeting
5.4.3. Town Hall Expansion Update
To be emailed after meeting
5.4.4. Sidewalks
The Chair was provided clarification regarding the
difference between Sidewalk Connectivity and Sidewalk
repairs.
Chair will follow up with the Deputy Chief Building Official in
regards to complaints of school sidewalks.
Chair recommended adding Item Sidewalks to the next
Agenda.
Chair recommends inviting the Director of Operations and
Development to the next Committee Meeting in September.
5.4.5. Transit Update – New ICT stop and new route launched
Chair discussed the new route added to the Tillsonburg
Transit. There is currently a promotion for Port Burwell in
order to achieve higher numbers on route.
6. Next Meeting
September 13, 2022 @ 2:00 p.m.
7. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by: Mike Cena
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Seconded by: Margaret McCrimmon
THAT the June 14, 2022 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at
2:56pm.
Carried