Minutes of Access Orangeville

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Electronic and In-Person Participation - Access Orangeville
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville
(Chair and Secretary at Town Hall - 87 Broadway)
Orangeville, Ontario
Members Present:
  • Councillor Stevens
  • J. Jackson
  • K. Van Ryn
  • M.Hartley
  • P. Charbonneau
  • R. Ugolini
Members Absent:
  • W. Cook
Staff Present:
  • J. Rawn, Executive Assistant, Infrastructure Services
  • N. Leece, Legislative Assistant
  • S. Doherty, Manager, Recreation and Events

1.
Call to Order

 

Councillor Stevens, Chair, called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. 

2.
Disclosures of (Direct or Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

3.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting

 
  • 2023-026
    Moved ByJ. Jackson

    That the minutes of the following meeting are approved: 

    2023-10-12 Access Orangeville Minutes

    Carried

4.
Presentations

 

The Committee discussed several internal and external groups who wish to attend future Access Orangeville Committee meetings including Facilities and Parks, By-Law and external organization StopGap. 

5.
Items for Discussion and Reports

 

5.1
Committee Member Updates

 

New Committee member, Michelle Hartley, introduced herself, provided an overview of her experience and shared her enthusiasm to be a part of this Committee. 

5.2
Transit Updates

 

The Committee discussed procurement timelines for On Demand as well as ongoing sidewalk challenges to be resolved with the County.

5.3
Town Website - Accessibility Page

 

The Committee discussed various resources that could be added to the Town Website including information about local food and toy drives, Salvation Army initiatives, local Christmas events and recreation activities. 

5.4
Committee Workplan

 

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) legislation requires the Access Orangeville Committee to have a multi-year workplan. Sharon Doherty, Manager, Recreation and Events shared an overview of the Workplan, outlining high level sections such as Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation Compliance Activities, Information & Communications, Employment Standards, Transportation Standards, Design of Public Spaces, and Additional Accessibility Activities. Ms. Doherty and James Jackson are planning to present the Workplan to Council in December 2023.

Note:  Ms. Doherty to update the Workplan to include items discussed such as plowing of trails/indoor alternatives, accessible parking, input into the Rotary Workplan and inclusive play spaces.

  • 2023-027
    Moved ByRick Stevens

    That the Committee endorse the Workplan as presented. 

    Carried

6.
Correspondence

 

None.

7.
Announcements

 

The Committee discussed recreation activities and sponsored events. 

Sharon Doherty, Manager, Recreation and Events, shared that Luke Anderson, Executive Director of the StopGap Foundation, is available to attend the next scheduled Access Orangeville Committee meeting in December.

  • 2023-028
    Moved ByK. Van Ryn

    That the Access Orangeville Committee sponsor $600.00 towards a New Years Eve two (2) hour skate at Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre on Sunday December 31st, 2023.

    Carried

8.
Date of Next Meeting

 

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday December 14th at 10:00 a.m.

9.
Adjournment

 
  • 2023-029
    Moved ByR. Ugolini

    That the meeting be adjourned at 11:00 a.m. 

    Carried
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