THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Virtual Meeting
Members of Committee Present:
  • Charlene Biggerstaff
  • Lee Dale
  • Michelle Radigan-Marriott
  • Scott Wollin
  • Bob Ferguson
Members of Committee Absent:
  • Annette Piggott
  • Tamara Parsons
Staff Present:
  • Mamata Baykar
  • Hillary Thompson
  • Tim McClatchie

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.


We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

2.
ROLL CALL

 

As noted above

Mamata Baykar joined the meeting at 9:04 AM.
Mamata Baykar left the meeting at 9:04 AM.
Mamata Baykar joined the meeting at 9:04 AM.
Mamata Baykar left the meeting at 9:04 AM.
Scott Wollin joined the meeting at 9:04 AM.

3.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0013
    Moved ByMichelle Radigan-Marriott
    Seconded ByCharlene Biggerstaff

    That the April 16, 2024 Agenda be approved as presented.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Minutes from the March 12, 2024 Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GAAC_Mar12_2024 - English.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0014
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByMichelle Radigan-Marriott

    That the Minutes of the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting held on March 12, 2024 be approved as presented.



    Carried

7.
SPEAKERS

 

1.
Introduction of Accessibility/AODA Compliance Advisor

 

Tim Higgins to be introduced to the Committee and will provide a brief overview of how his role will help to advance the Committee's work. 

8.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

1.
GAAC Previous Accomplishments

 

Michelle Radigan-Marriott to give an overview of what the GAAC has accomplished over the last several years. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0015
    Moved ByMichelle Radigan-Marriott
    Seconded ByCharlene Biggerstaff

    That the update regarding GAAC previous accomplishments be approved as presented. 



    Carried

2.
2018-2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update Process

 

Tim Higgins to provide timeline for updates to the Plan and discuss how the GAAC can be involved.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0016
    Moved ByMichelle Radigan-Marriott
    Seconded ByCharlene Biggerstaff

    That the update surrounding the Town's 2018-2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be approved as presented.



    Carried

3.
2023 AODA Compliance Report Overview

 

Olga Lawton and Tim Higgins to provide update. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0017
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByMichelle Radigan-Marriott

    That the Committee endorses the Town's 2023 AODA Compliance Report as presented and that formal notice of such endorsement be provided to Council. 



    Carried

10.
REPORTS

 

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0018
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByMichelle Radigan-Marriott

    That the meeting adjourn at 9:16 am



    Carried
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