Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: April 10, 2018 Collection: Agenda Attachments Municipality: Frontenac County
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Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018 A meeting of the Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC) was held at the Township of South Frontenac’s Council Chamber, 4432 George Street, Sydenham on Monday, April 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM Present:
Neil Allen, Community Representative, South Frontenac, Chair Margaret Knott, Community Representative, Frontenac Islands, Vice Chair Ed Schlievert, Community Representative, North Frontenac Kurt Halliday, Community Representative, Central Frontenac David Yerxa, Representative, Community at Large Councillor Tom Dewey, Council Liaison Councillor John McDougall
Staff
Jannette Amini, County of Frontenac Sherry Corneil, Township of South Frontenac Donna Longmire, Township of Central Frontenac
Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:03 2.
Adoption of the Agenda
Moved By: Seconded By:
Mr. Yerxa Councillor Dewey
That the agenda for the April 10, 2018 meeting of the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were none.
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Adoption of Minutes Minutes of Meeting held February 26, 2018
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor McDougall Mr. Halliday
That the minutes of the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held February 26, 2018 be adopted. Carried 5.
Deputations and/or Presentations
Reports to the Accessibility Advisory Committee a)
2018-048 Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee Quarterly update Report
This report is for information purposes only. Ms. Amini noted what an accessibility update from each township could include, such as training of new staff, curb cuts that make it easier to access sidewalks etc. that would be of interest to the Committee. 7.
Township Updates Township of North Frontenac
There were none. Township of Central Frontenac Ms. Longmire noted the following accessibility updates that have occurred during the last quarter: Accessibility signs and dedicated parking spaces at the fire hall and Parham library; Regarding the Kennebec trail, staff are currently working on a report which will come to the committee hopefully by its next meeting; Washroom was constructed in one of the parks that staff will follow up with; Dock leased from Federal Government is being recommend for upgrades and is on this evenings Council agenda for consideration.
County of Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee April 10, 2018
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Township of South Frontenac Ms. Corneil provided an overview of the 3 accessible updates that have been carried out over the last quarter. Accessibility training will be taking place for new staff and summer students as part of the onboarding process. This includes the students that will be working at the various parks. The work being done at the local Foodland was noted and it was asked if any specific upgrades are planned for the adjacent trail. Ms. Corneil will follow up with the Trail Management Committee. Township of Frontenac Islands It was noted that the accessible parking space located at the Townhall has been widened as it was previously too narrow. 8.
Communications
Other Business
Questions were asked on the status of the $10,000 in funding that was provided to Rural Routes Transportation for an accessible transportation pilot program. Ms. Amini will follow up with on this matter. Questions were asked regarding the Federal Enabling Change accessibility grant and if there is anyone at the County that looks after grants as it would make it easier for all municipalities if this were centralized. It was also noted that municipalities could partner with non profit organizations such as Northern Frontenac Community Services, who are more likely to be eligible for grants. The Imagine Canada/grant connectors is the main portal for finding grants and it was suggested that the County and townships align themselves with a charity 10.
Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, 2018 at the Township of South Frontenac Council Chamber.
Adjournment
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Dewey Mr. Halliday
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:59 a.m. Carried County of Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee April 10, 2018
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