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02 - October 14, 2025 JAAC MinutesElgin/Central Elgin Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes October 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON Members Present: Tom Marks, Chair Todd Noble, Councillor, County of Elgin Dave Baughman, Councillor, Municipality of Central Elgin (virtual) Jenn Salverda, Community Member (virtual) Carleen Green, Community Member Staff Present: Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk, County of Elgin Delany Leitch, Deputy Clerk/Record Management Coordinator, Municipality of Central Elgin (virtual) Emily Waldick, Manager of Human Resources, County of Elgin Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator, County of Elgin 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Tom Marks in the chair. 2. Approval of Agenda Resolution Number: JAAC25-8 Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Carleen Green RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the October 14, 2025 Elgin/Central Elgin Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved as presented. Motion Carried. 3. Adoption of Minutes Resolution Number: JAAC25-9 Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Dave Baughman RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the May 29, 2025 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be adopted. Motion Carried. 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None. 5. Delegations 5.1 Cheryl Stevenson - Sidewalk on St. George Street Resident of the Municipality of Central Elgin, Cheryl Stevenson, presented on her concern for pedestrian safety in regards to a sidewalk relocation that occurred due to reconstruction on St. George Street. Resolution Number: JAAC25-10 Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Carleen Green RESOLVED THAT the delegation from Cheryl Stevenson regarding a sidewalk on St. George Street be received and filed. Motion Carried. 5.2 Sandy Higgs - Belmont Historical Society Signs Sandy Higgs, on behalf of the Belmont Historical Society, presented on proposed accessibility initiatives, including a 3D printed model of the original Belmont Library building and accessible historical signs for people with visual impairments. Resolution Number: JAAC25-11 Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Jenn Salverda RESOLVED THAT the delegation from Sandy Higgs regarding the Belmont Historical Society Signs be received and filed. Motion Carried. 6. Reports/Briefings 2 6.1 Manager of Human Resources - City of St. Thomas and County of Elgin Joint AccessAbility Open House 2025 (verbal) The Manager of Human Resources provided a verbal update on the City of St. Thomas and County of Elgin Joint AccessAbility Open House 2025 held on September 26, 2025 at the Joe Thornton Arena. The update included that a number of vendors participated in the Open House, close to 75 people attended, and feedback indicated that Facebook was the main source of where attendees heard about the event. The Manager of Human Resources also stated that a highlight of the event was participation by the Mayor of St. Thomas and the Warden of the County of Elgin in a three -on -three wheelchair basketball demonstration. The Manager of Human Resources thanked the committee members who supported and participated in the event. Resolution Number: JAAC25-12 Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Carleen Green RESOLVED THAT the verbal report from the Manager of Human Resources be received and filed. Motion Carried. 6.2 Manager of Human Resources - 2025 AODA Compliance Report The Manager of Human Resources presented the report to the Committee regarding the 2025 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Compliance Report. Resolution Number: JAAC25-13 Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Carleen Green RESOLVED THAT the report titled "2025 AODA Compliance Report" from the Manager of Human Resources dated October 14, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT the committee endorse the submission of the 2025 AODA Compliance report to the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility by the legislated deadline of December 31, 2025. Motion Carried. 7. Other Business None. 8. Correspondence 3 None. 9. Closed Meeting Items 10. Motion to Rise and Report 11. Date of Next Meeting The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet again at the call of the Chair. 12. Adjournment Resolution Number: JAAC25-14 Moved by: Dave Baughman Seconded by: Jenn Salverda RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 7:32 p.m. to meet again at the call of the Chair. Motion Carried. Katherine Thompson, 'T&n Marks, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk. 12 Chair.