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Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilites Agenda


March 17, 2008
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Halifax Hall, City Hall
1841 Argyle Street, Halifax

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - February 18, 2008

3. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Ms. Tanya Phillips, Manager By-Law Services, Halifax Regional Police, Community Projects.

5. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS

5.1 From November 2007 - Mr. Rutt to report on discussion with Mr. Paul Euloth, Regional Trails Coordinator regarding accessibility of trails
5.2 November 2007 - Update re: Doors on Sackville Sports Stadium - Mr. Rutt
5.3 October 2007 - Invitation to Ms. Jen Powley to discuss Accessible Taxi Service - Mr. Russell
5.4 October 2007 - Mr. Farquhar to find contact person regarding "Kids With Disabilities"
5.5 March 2007 - Review of presentation given by Mr. Larry Hilton, Supervisor, Special Services.

6. NEW BUSINESS

7. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

7.1 Correspondence from Mr. Alan R. Farquhar, former Chair ACPD, to Mr. John Charles, Real Property Planning, Infrastructure & Asset Management HRM. (Circulated in last Committee meeting)
7.2 Submitted by Ms. McFadyen to Lori Patterson, Manager, Public Affairs - Halifax Transit, Transportation & Public Works
7.3 Invitation issued by the Chair to Ms. Tanya Phillips, Manager - Bylaw Services, Halifax Regional Police.

8. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES

9. ADDED ITEMS

10. NEXT MEETING DATE - April 21, 2008

11. ADJOURNMENT

Information Item:

There has been a request for a reminder to Committee members and Staff that City Hall has a "No-Scent" encouragement program to bring awareness of others who may suffer allergies or sensitivities to fragrances found in perfumes, hair sprays, deodorants, creams and other personal grooming products.