Town of Bassendean: Agenda

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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE

ACCESS AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dear Committee Member

A meeting of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee will be held in the Council Chamber, 48 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, on Wednesday, 3 September 2008, commencing at 10.00am.

Mr G HAGGART

ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

28 August 2008

A G E N D A

1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS

2.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Members of the public who wish to do so may ask questions at this point in the agenda.

3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

4.0 DEPUTATIONS

5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

5.1 Minutes of the meeting held on 4 June 2008

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1

That the minutes of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting held on 4 June be confirmed as a true record.

6.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION

7.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

8.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Correspondence to Minister on Collier Road pedestrian crossing

At the meeting on 5 March, the Committee agreed that the Town write to the Minister raising concerns that the need for a crossing over the railway line at Collier Road is yet to be addressed, it having previously been raised several times. The correspondence was sent but members had not received a copy and hence this item was deferred.

A copy of the original correspondence is attached along with the reply from Martin Whitely, JP MLA for the Town of Bassendean.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 8.1

That the report on the correspondence to the Minister on the inadequacy of pedestrian crossing facilities at the at-grade railway line crossing and Collier Road, be received

9.0 REPORTS

9.1 DAIP Action Plan Implementation

This is considered as a standing agenda item.

The required reports have been submitted to the Disability Services Commission and HACC in compliance with our obligations.

Members are asked to consider strategies to build on the work that has already been undertaken and develop a plan for the coming year to continue the program’s momentum.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.1

That the report on the DAIP Action Plan Implementation be received.

9.2 Active Abilities Program Official Launch

The Active Abilities physical activity program at the Cyril Jackson Recreation Centre was officially launched on 21 August, 2008 by Cr Tina Klein, Mayor of Bassendean.

The launch was well attended by representatives of the Town, Disability Services Commission, LotteryWest, other dignitaries as well as staff, volunteers and participants in the program. A video was shown of the activities which occur and everyone had an opportunity to try them out for themselves in conjunction with the members of the program. The feedback was universally enthusiastic and the event a great success thanks to the efforts of the Recreation Officer, Leisure Services.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.2

That the report on the Active Abilities program launch be received.

9.3 Training Program – E-Qual

E-Qual are now in the process of developing three training packages (including PowerPoint slides, handouts and facilitators notes in hard copy and on disc) for the Town to deliver in-house one of which being a Customer Service module. It is intended that a training program be developed to cover a two year period and that disability awareness be a component of this ongoing training.

The final training session in the program for events staff and others will be held on Tuesday 19 August.

E-Qual’s involvement in the training program has been beneficial for the Town and participants have viewed the training as a positive experience

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.3

That the report on the E-Qual Training Program be received.

9.4 Complaint – Lack of Access at Bassendean Oval

The acting DCD received a phone call from a Bassendean resident on 26 August complaining about the lack of access for people with a disability at Bassendean Oval.

Members are asked to consider what action should be taken in light of this complaint.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.4

That the report on the complaint regarding access to Bassendean Oval be received.

10.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND RIGHT OF REPLY

11.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

12.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING

13.0 CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS

14.0 CLOSURE

The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 3 December 2008, commencing at 10.00am.