Melanie Fougere

This Accessibility Plan outlines action items to enhance accessibility within the town across various domains. Key focus areas include awareness and education, accessible goods and services, inclusive communications, equitable employment practices, improvements to the built environment, and accessible transportation. The plan details specific actions, timelines, and responsibilities, with initiatives spanning from 2026 to 2029, aiming to foster a more accessible and inclusive community.

The committee reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 Capital Budget, discussing major project initiatives, potential external funding sources, reserve balances, financing options, and infrastructure priorities including street upgrades and sewer treatment plant improvements. Clarifications were provided regarding equipment purchases and utility-related expenditures. An update was given on the Source Water Wells Study, confirming the viability of well construction. Additionally, the committee discussed communication planning for construction projects and reached a consensus on five major projects to advance to the next Council meeting. The committee was also notified of an upcoming presentation of audit findings and draft financial statements.

The committee meeting addressed several topics, including concerns about law enforcement practices and community safety raised by a resident. Discussions covered issues on Northview Drive, such as safety and traffic concerns, and updates were provided on relocating no parking signage, caution signs on Victoria St., summary offence tickets, and St. Patrick's Day activities. The committee also discussed signage to Chisholm Park, parking kiosks, crosswalks, parking by-law review, fire pits, line painting, crossing beacons, a 4-way stop, traffic lights, parking on College Street, and student activities. Reports were presented by the Town By-Law, RCMP, STFX Administration, and STFX Student Union.

The meeting addressed various issues, including the cost and features of speed signs, school zone speed signage and parking concerns on Braemore Avenue, and signage near the RK MacDonald Nursing Home. Updates were provided on the Status of the SOT (Summary Offence Ticketing) and the FLO EV charging station policy. The St. Patrick's Day working group meeting was discussed, and concerns raised by the Council were to be addressed. The committee also discussed improving the visibility of the Town sign at the entrance of Chisholm Park and considered the membership structure of the committee. Reports were presented on Town By-Law enforcement, RCMP activities, and updates from STFX, including fall registration trends and Student Union activities.

The meeting addressed various topics, including the relocation of parking spots on St. Ninian St, caution signs on Victoria St, and updates on Summary Offence Tickets and St. Patrick's Day activities. Discussions also covered the town sign at Chisholm Park, STFX student union membership, parking kiosks on Sydney St and Creighton Lane, and a proposed crosswalk change on St. Ninian St. The committee also discussed a policy on FLO EV Charging Stations, summer parking at Creighton Lane and Main St, and received updates from Town By-law Enforcement, RCMP, and STFX representatives. Concerns were raised about speeding near Highland Drive and Fatima Street.