Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee

MINUTES

1-2024
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Council Chambers and/or Via Microsoft Teams
1925 Bruce Road 10
Chesley, ON N0G 1L0
Members Present:
  • Deputy Mayor Jennifer Shaw
  • Katherine Hutton, Community Member
  • Sandra Crockard, Community Member
  • Whitney Bonnett, Community Member
  • Joan Denomy, Community Member
Staff Present:
  • Christine Fraser-McDonald, Clerk

1.
Call to Order

 

Chair Jennifer Shaw called the meeting to order.

2.
Election of Chair and Vice Chair

 

Clerk Christine Fraser-McDonald noted that Deputy Mayor Jennifer Shaw would take the roll of Chair for the present as she is acquainted with the procedure by-law.

Clerk Christine Fraser-McDonald then asked for nominations of a Vice Chairperson.

Sandra Crockard  nominated Nancy Butchart for Vice Chairperson.

The Clerk turned the meeting over to Chair Shaw.

3.
Approval of Agenda

 

The Committee passed the following resolution: 

  • 01-1-2024
    Moved by:Katherine Hutton, Community Member
    Seconded by:Sandra Crockard, Community Member

    Be It Resolved that the agenda for the ADIE Committee Meeting of Monday, November 4, 2024 be received and adopted, as distributed by the Clerk.

    Carried

4.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

 

None declared at this time.

5.
New Business

 

5.1
Introduction of Members

 

There was a roundtable discussion between the members.  The members introduced themselves and discussed their objectives for the committee.

The following items were discussed for future items for the Committee to discuss:

  • small wins that will benefit the community
  • provide advice to Council on how to be more inclusive in Arran-Elderslie
  • land acknowledgement - engagement with SON and Municipal commitments
  • community engagement  - what could be improved for you in Arran-Elderslie as well as the employees of the Municipality
  • training with an expert in the field
  • making the 2026 election more accessible for everyone
  • PRIDE sidewalk in all communities
  • Handicap parking spots

The Committee will return to the next meeting with ideas to discuss.

5.2
Roles and Responsibilities

 

The Clerk discussed the roles and responsibilities with the Committee.  

5.3
Meeting Dates - 2024/2025

 
  • December 2, 2024
  • March 3, 2025
  • June 2, 2025
  • September 2, 2025 (Monday is a holiday)
  • December 1, 2025

6.
Action Items Tracking Sheet

 

An "Action Items" tracking sheet will be established for the Committee.

7.
Next Meeting Date

 
  • December 2, 2024
  • March 3, 2025
  • June 2, 2025
  • September 2, 2025 (Monday is a holiday)
  • December 1, 2025

8.
Adjournment

 

The Committee passed the following resolution:

  • Moved by:Joan Denomy, Community Member

    Be it resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 5:06 p.m.

    Carried
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