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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 7, 2023
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, 200 Broadway, second floor
MINUTES
Present:
Margaret McCrimmon, Yvonne Kearns, Trevor Ford, Taylor Campbell,
Brittany Vaughan, Mark Dickson, Councillor Chris Rosehart.
Absent with Regrets:
Michelle Wegg, Catherine Ryan, Karen Clipson, Mike Cerna.
Also Present:
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
Emily Xuereb, Deputy Chief Building Official
Mark Russell, Building and By-Law Enforcement Supervisor
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Mark Dickson
Seconded by: Margaret McCrimmon
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of
February 7, 2023, be approved.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. Orientation
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5. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Resolution #2
Moved by: Trevor Ford
Seconded by: Taylor Campbell
THAT Mark Dickson be appointed as Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Carried
Resolution #3
Moved by: Mark Dickson
Seconded by: Trevor Ford
THAT Yvonne Kearns be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
Carried
6. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
7. General Business and Reports
7.1. Accessible parking request on Brock Street – Mark Russell, Building and By-
Law Enforcement Supervisor
Mark Russell, Building and By-Law Enforcement Supervisor, provided an
overview of the proposed accessible parking stall.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from members.
There was discussion regarding the existing municipal and accessible parking
available surrounding the subject property.
There were questions about the specifications of the proposed accessible
parking stall and if the proposed location meets minimum standards for a Type B
accessible parking stall.
It was recommended that concave mirrors be installed at the entrance of Cat
Alley to improve pedestrian safety.
Concern was noted regarding the storm water drain located adjacent to the
proposed accessible parking stall.
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Resolution #4
Moved by: Yvonne Kearns
Seconded by: Trevor Ford
THAT the main motion be amended to add the following line: AND THAT the
Committee recommends that Council install concave mirrors at the entrance of
Cat Alley to improve pedestrian safety.
Carried
Resolution #5
Moved by: Trevor Ford
Seconded by: Brittany Vaughan
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee supports the installation of an
accessible parking stall as proposed;
AND THAT the Committee recommends that Council install concave mirrors at
the entrance of Cat Alley to improve pedestrian safety.
Carried
8. Meeting Schedule
Resolution #6
Moved by: Trevor
Seconded by: Taylor
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meet on the third Tuesday of March,
June and September and on the second Tuesday in December at 4:30 p.m.
Carried.
Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers located at 200 Broadway, second
floor.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.