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MAPLE RIDGE/PITT MEADOWS
MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee
on Accessibility Issues, held in the Fraser Room at the Maple Ridge Public Library, 224 70 Dewdney
Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Kevin Priebe, Chair
Joylene MacBurnie, Vice-Chair
Councillor Al Hogarth
Susa van der Heever
Julie Lewis
Kathy Marshall
Gillian Small
Thelma Boudreau
Theresa Whyte
Brenda Brown
STAFF PRESENT
Petra Frederick
Shelley Jorde
REGRETS/ABSENT
Teresa Daniels
Randy Wagner
Patricia Palomino
Councillor Bruce Bell
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Community At Large, Maple Ridge
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Council Liaison, District of Maple Ridge
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Fraser Health Authority
School Board Chair, School District No. 42
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living
Community at Large, Pitt Meadows
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Community Living BC
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Manager Community Connections
Community at Large, Pitt Meadows
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Council Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
1.1 Chair and Vice-Chair
Petra Frederick reviewed the process for nominating a Chair and Vice-Chair to the
Committee.
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Kathy Marshall nominated Kevin Priebe for the role of Chair and Gillian Small
nominated Joylene MacBurnie as the Chair. Mr. Priebe and Ms. MacBurnie
introduced themselves to the Committee. The Committee voted on the role of the
Chair and there were nine voting members.
It was moved and seconded
That Kevin Priebe appointed as the Chair of the Committee and Joylene MacBurnie
was appointed as the Vice-Chair for the remainder of the 2012 year.
And that the voting ballots be destroyed.
CARRIED
Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda dated September 20, 2012 be adopted with the following amendments:
• Add Item 1.1 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Add Item 8.1 Translink Newsletter
• Add Item 8.2 Access Transit User Advisory Committee
CARRIED
Minutes of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility Issues Regular
Meeting
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes of the June 21, 2012 Regular Meeting be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Delegations and Presentations -Nil
5. Unfinished & New Business
5.1 Business Planning
The Committee reviewed the 2012-2016 Business Plan and made revisions and
suggestions for the 2013-2017 Business Plan. Staff will made the revisions and the
Committee will review the draft Business Plan at the next meeting.
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ACTION ITEM: Kathy Marshall advised that the flowers located on 224th in front of
CIBC are about 5 feet high and it is becoming dangerous for
pedestrians crossing the street to be seen by motorist.
6. Committee Reports -Nil
7. Roundtable
Julie Lewis -
Teresa Whyte -
noted that she is pleased to see that light stands have been installed
by the Seniors Centre and she has received comments on what a
difference it has made.
noted that since the extensive construction has taken place on
232nd there are a number of people using that stretch since it is now
safe to use
Susa van der Heever-noted that the changes that have been made on 232nd are great!
Gillian Small -noted that she is glad to be back at the Committee table.
Thelma Boudreau -noted that she can 't wait for the Senior's Centre to open.
Petra Frederick -welcomed everyone back. Suggested that maybe the 2013
Accessibility Awards could be hosted at the new Seniors Centre
Shelley Jorde -thanked everyone for their contribution to the community and for
leaving a legacy!
Joylene MacBurnie -welcomed back everyone and personally congratulated Kevin on his
appointment as the Chair.
Kevin Priebe -thanked everyone for nominating him as Chair.
8. Correspondence
8.1 TransLink Newsletter
Petra Frederick reviewed the Translink newsletter with the Committee.
8.2 Access Transit User Advisory Committee
Petra Frederick advised that the Access Transit Users Advisory Committee is looking
for volunteers to sit on their committee and noted that applications need to be
submitted by September 30th. Ms. Frederick noted that if someone is interested in
being a part of this committee they are encouraged to talk to staff about this
opportunity.
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ACTION ITEM -Staff are to share this information with the Social Planning
Advisory Committee along with other networks.
9.
10.
Next Meeting -
Agenda Deadline:
Adjournment -
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
6:36p.m.
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Chairperson
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