Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Tecumseh Arena - Horwood Room, 1st Floor
12021 McNorton Street
Tecumseh, ON N8N 3C7
Present:
  • Councillor, Tania Jobin
  • Chair, Ron Matysek
  • Member, Ron Doherty
  • Member, David Golden
  • Member, Linda Stanczak
Absent:
  • Member, Catherine Rutherford
Also Present:
  • Director Parks & Recreation Services, Paul Anthony
  • Deputy Clerk & Manager Legislative Services, Jennifer Alexander
Others:

  • Director Information & Communications, Shaun Fuerth

A.
Call to Order
 

The Chairperson calls the meeting to order at 12:10 pm.

B.
Roll Call
 

C.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

None reported.

D.
Delegations
 

1.
Paul Anthony, Director Parks & Recreation Services
 

Re:  McAuliffe Splash Pad

The Director Parks & Recreation Services presents to the members the designs of the splash pad area.  He highlights all the accessible features.  The washrooms were renovated last year and are completely accessible.  Administration is continuing to explore options for an adult sized change table.  The members discuss the features and the overall design which incorporates all ages.  

The Director Parks & Recreation Services leaves the meeting at 12:18 pm.

2.
Shaun Fuerth, Director Information & Communication Services
 

Re:  Town Hall Renovation Update

The Director Information & Communications Services provides the members an update on the Town Hall renovations. The renovations should be completed by August 2020.

A member raised a concern regarding the width of the accessible parking spots and the ability to accommodate side loading vehicles with lifts.  These parking spaces are bigger than average parking spots, and require Van Accessible signage and markings. The Director will review the plans to see if this request can be accommodated.

The Director Information & Communications Services leaves the meeting at 12:25 pm.

E.
Communications
 

1.
Minutes - November 25, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.TAAC Minutes 2019-11-25 Final.pdf
  • Motion: TAAC -01/20
    Moved ByCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded ByMember Linda Stanczak

    ​That the minutes of the Monday, November 25, 2019 meeting of the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee as were duplicated and delivered to the Committee members, be accepted.

    Carried

F.
Reports
 

1.
2019 Accessibility Compliance Report
This item has attachments. 

1.2019 Compliancy Report.pdf
  • Motion: TAAC -02/20
    Moved ByCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded ByMember Linda Stanczak

    That the 2019 Accessibility Compliance Report, be received.

    Carried

G.
Unfinished Business
 

1.
2018 - 2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.2018-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.pdf

A member requests that Administration review transit passenger fares for those who have limited income, such as Ontario Disability Support Program, and determine if the Town can provide discounted fares for monthly passes for qualified passengers, similar to Windsor Transit.

A member requests Administration to remove transit advertisements that use window wraps on Tecumseh buses. These types of ads make it challenging for visually impaired persons to see out the window and know where they are going.  

  • Motion: TAAC -03/20
    Moved ByMember Ron Doherty
    Seconded ByMember Linda Stanczak

    That the 2018 - 2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be received for information.

    Carried

2.
National AccessAbility Week 2020 - May 31 to June 6, 2020 
 

The members will brainstorm ideas through email for National AccessAbility Week.  Councillor Jobin and the Chair will look into sponsorship for the purchase of a flag.

  • Motion: TAAC -04/20
    Moved ByCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded ByMember Linda Stanczak

    That Council support proclaiming National AccessAibilty Week May 31-June 6, 2020 in the Town of Tecumseh.

    Carried

3.
International Day for People with Disabilities - December 3, 2020
 

This event will be discussed further at a future meeting.  

4.
Social Media Update (Facebook)
 

No additional information was provided at this time.

H.
New Business
 

1.
2020 - 2021 Accessibility Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-2021 Accessibility Plan - 2019-12-10.pdf
  • Motion: TAAC -XX/20
    Moved ByMember Linda Stanczak
    Seconded ByMember Ron Doherty

    That the 2020-2021 Accessibility plan be received as information.

    Carried

2.
Tecumseh BIA
 

The BIA Coordinator, Paul Rorai, informs the members of their new location and their efforts to spruce up the landscaping to be more inviting. The BIA is also looking into a new bus stop location.

I.
Next Meeting
 

​The next Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting will be held on April 7, 2020 at 12:00 pm.       

J.
Adjournment
 

  • Motion: TAAC -05/20
    Moved ByMember Ron Doherty
    Seconded ByMember Linda Stanczak

    ​That there being no further business, the Tuesday, February 25, 2020 meeting of the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee be adjourned at 1:30 pm.

    Carried
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