THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

Members Present

• Maureen Couture
• Josh Easton
• Bruce Edwards
• Lesley MacGregor
• Cathy Pennington
• Sharon Woods

Members Absent

• Alvin Lamont

Staff Present

• Jennifer Lawrie
• Tracey Adams-Bell, Secretary

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1.

Call to Order

The Accessibility Advisory Committee Committee meeting of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine was called to Order at 1:10 pm on March 9, 2021 electronically.

2.

Appointment of Chair

• Resolution # 03/09/2021-01
  Moved by: Josh Easton
  Seconded by: Bruce Edwards

  That Maureen Couture be appointed as Chair for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021.

  Carried.

3.

Additions/Deletions/Amendments to the Agenda

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

4.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There was none disclosed.

5.

Adoption of Minutes

• Resolution # 03/09/2021-02
  Moved by: Lesley MacGregor
  Seconded by: Josh Easton

  THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee adopt the minutes of the meeting held February 9, 2021 as presented.

  Carried.

6.

Outstanding Business

6.1

StopGap Ramp Update

Maureen spoke with the BIA and they are happy to promote the Ramps and will ask for other interested parties.

Staff reached out to the high school to find out if they are interested and able to build any newly requested ramps.  If they are unable to help us by building, there is little use in pushing for more participants.

The current vendors are in favour of a doorbell to alert them of someone requiring assistance outside.

6.2

Saugeen Mobility Update

On March 1, 2021 Representatives from Saugeen Mobility presented a delegation to Council including information on the recent  service reductions.  The recent reductions include no Sunday or Holiday service or weekday service after 6 pm. and there have been reductions in out of town due to COVID-19. The delegation included information on a survey of other communities and found that other were also not providing Sunday service. 

The Committee discussed the impact that the reduction in service would have a local residents who utilize the service including impacting their ability to visit family, social activities (plays, Bull Dog games etc.), church attendance, and medical appointments. They also discussed if other communities used for comparison have alternate transportation that could be utilized on Sunday's (i.e. taxis, buses, private transportation) and a possible delegation from the public to area Councils regarding the impact of reduced service.

The Committee want this item to stay in focus and as a priority.

6.3

Summer Video

Staff has reached out to Tom Church, artistic director and producer of our video from last year.   Staff will update the Committee at the April meeting with available times etc.

7.

New Business

7.1

Site Plan Review - Apartment Complex Phillip Place

The Committee reviewed the site plan for a new apartment complex at the corner of Sutton Street and Gary Street.  The building will front onto Philip Place.

There was some discussion regarding increased traffic in the area.  This concern will be taken forward by staff.

There were no concerns with the site plan itself.

Sharon Woods left the meeting at 1:30

• Resolution # 03/09/2021-03
  Moved by: Josh Easton
  Seconded by: Lesley MacGregor

  THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed the proposed site plan for the apartment complex at Sutton and Gary Street and had no issues with the plan as presented.

  Carried.

8.

Schedule of Meetings

9.

Adjournment

• Resolution # 03/09/2021-04
  Moved by: Josh Easton
  Seconded by: Bruce Edwards

  THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee adjourn to meet again on April 13, 2021 electronically or at the call of the chair. 

  Carried.