201201 AAC MINThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Accessibility Advisory Committee
December 1, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Cindy Allen, Erin Getty, Jeff Huber, Councillor Pete Luciani, Margaret
McCrimmon, Peter Staley.
Regrets: Mark Dickson, Mike Cerna, and Michael Kadey.
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: Jeff Huber
Seconded by: Margaret McCrimmon
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of
December 1, 2020, be adopted.
Carried.
3.Minutes of the Previous Meeting (Attached)
4.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
5.Presentations/Delegations
6.General Business & Reports
6.1. Kinsmen Pedestrian Bridge
There was discussion regarding the usage of the bridge.
Councillor Luciani provided an update regarding the bridge.
Concerns regarding the safety of the current bridge surface were noted.
Staff noted that the project is targeted for 2023. An additional inspection report
has been completed on the structure. Staff intend to bring additional information
and associated costs for Council’s consideration in spring of 2021.
There was discussion regarding possible temporary measures to address safety
concerns.
The following resolution was passed.
Resolution:
Moved by: Jeff Huber
Seconded by: Margaret McCrimmon
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee has concerns related to the safety of
the surface of the Kinsmen Pedestrian Bridge in inclement weather;
AND THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Town take additional
measures to improve the safety of the bridge surface in inclement weather by
ensuring all boards are screwed down, adding anti-slip adhesives and
enhancing winter maintenance.
Carried.
6.2. Broadway PXO visibility concern
There was discussion regarding the visibility concern.
It was suggested that another no stopping sign should be installed nearby.
Staff is going to ask ERTH (PXO Contractor) for any measurements or
strategies they recommend to improve the visibility of this PXO. One option on
the table is to install sun shields.
There was discussion about new crosswalks and how to use them.
6.3. Stickers at crosswalk near South Ridge Update
The stickers at the cross walk near South Ridge were placed there to
indicate social distancing requirements for students. It is likely that the
snowplows will remove the stickers.
6.4. Outdoor accessibility reviews
There was discussion regarding planning for outdoor accessibility reviews in
2021.
6.5. Upcoming projects for AAC Review
Staff noted that there are no upcoming projects requiring the Committee’s
review. The 2021 Town budget has not yet been approved.
7. Next Meeting
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
8. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by: Councillor Luciani
Seconded by: Margaret McCrimmon
THAT the December 1, 2020, Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 2:53 p.m.
Carried.