THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes

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Council Chambers, Municipal Administration Centre
Members Present
  • Sharon Woods, Chair
  • Deputy Mayor Andrea Clarke
  • Josh Easton
  • Bruce Edwards
  • Miranda Graham
  • Lillian Watterworth
Staff Present
  • Tracey Guy, Staff Resource
Others:
  • Jennifer Lawrie

    Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier


The Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine was called to Order at 4:05 on August 29, 2024.

The Chair opened the meeting with the Land Acknowledgment Statement.

The Chair called for a moment of silence, in honour of Accessibility Advisory Committee Member, Craig Roumey.  

Tracey advised that the Municipality will send a donation to one of his charities.  

  • Resolution #08/29/24 AAC - 01
    Moved by:Lillian Watterworth
    Seconded by:Miranda Graham

    That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting held on July 25, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried.

Scott McPherson presented information on upgrades to existing washrooms and proposed costs association with upgrading the features.  He outlined auto flush toilets, sinks and hand dryers as a necessity for accessible washrooms, as well as installation of grab bars.  He also identified wayfinding signage at the Davidson Centre as a priority.  

The Committee thanked Mr. McPherson for the information, and will consider the comments when completing audits of the facilities.  

The Committee discussed the washroom list and provided a list of priorities for upcoming audits.  

Tracey received a quote of $2,500 from Sawchuk Accessible Solutions to provide training and an audit checklist for inspecting municipal washrooms.  If approved by the Committee, Julie Sawchuk will provide the training on Tuesday September 24th at 10:00 a.m.

  • Resolution #08/29/24 AAC - 02
    Moved by:Miranda Graham
    Seconded by:Lillian Watterworth

    That the Accessibility Advisory Committee approve the hiring of Sawchuk Solutions in the amount of $2,500 to be used from the Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 budget. 

    Carried.

None.

  • Resolution #08/29/24 AAC - 03
    Moved by:Miranda Graham
    Seconded by:Lillian Watterworth

    That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting adjourns at 5:05 p.m. 

    Carried.