Minutes of Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

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In-Person Participation
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville
Town Hall - 87 Broadway
Orangeville, Ontario
Members Present:
  • A. Main, Chair
  • T. Sword, Vice-Chair
  • Mayor L. Post
  • A. Al-Shalchi
  • J. Barry
  • V. Servos
Members Absent:
  • E. Biber
  • H. Robb
  • L. Robinson
  • I. Singla
Staff Present:
  • G. Brennan, Legislative Assistant, Corporate Services
  • A. Dukovski, Supervisor, Recreation Programs and Events, Community Services

1.
Call to Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m.

2.
Disclosures of (Direct or Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

3.
Land Acknowledgment

 

A. Main, Chair, acknowledged the treaty lands and territory of the Williams Treaty Nations and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The Chair also recognized that Dufferin County is the traditional territory of the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee, and is home to many Indigenous people today.

4.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting

 
  • 2025-001
    Moved ByJ. Barry

    That the minutes of the following meeting be approved:

5.
Presentations

 

None.

6.
Items for Discussion and Reports

 

6.1
Member Introduction

 

A. Main, Chair, welcomed new member(s) to the Committee. Committee members introduced themselves and discussed their background and motivation for volunteering to serve on the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.

6.2
Appointment of Vice-Chair

 

The Committee discussed the roles and responsibilities of a Vice-Chair and the learning opportunities available. The Committee highlighted the need for the Vice-Chair to help facilitate the transition of the Committee and ensure that future members are up to date with the mandate and goals of the Committee.

  • 2025-002
    Moved ByV. Servos

    That T. Sword be appointed Vice-Chair of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.

    Carried

6.3
Youth Town Hall Event

 

Mayor L. Post discussed the successful outcomes of previous Mayoral Youth Town Hall events. The Committee discussed the potential date, location, and topics that could be covered during the next event, and suggested new methods of communication to bring awareness to the event. The Committee discussed the possibility of including youth centric topics during the Mayor's Town Hall rather than trying to schedule an additional Youth Town Hall event. The consensus of the Committee was to move forward with including youth centric during Mayor Post's September Town Hall event.

6.4
Council Update

 

Mayor L. Post advised the Committee of a recent cybersecurity incident in the Town of Orangeville. Mayor Post discussed the incident and the collaboration occurring with cybersecurity experts and local authorities to understand the nature and full scope of the incident. Additionally, Mayor Post provided details of her Notice of Motion put forward during the February 10th, 2025 Council meeting, in which Council directed staff to review the Town of Orangeville's procurement policies and procedures to ensure that priority is given to Canadian companies and products, where feasible and compliant with trade agreements.

7.
Correspondence

 

7.1
Meeting Minutes Review Procedure

 

G. Brennan, Legislative Assistant, advised the Committee of the new meeting minute review procedure.

8.
Announcements

 
  • A. Main, Chair, advised the Committee of the upcoming vacancies on the Committee in part of various members attending post-secondary institutions in the fall of 2025. The Chair discussed the options for the Committee to promote and ensure that potential applicants have a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Committee. The Committee discussed scheduling a meeting in April or May to help facilitate the transition of the Committee and create promotional materials to assist in the recruitment of volunteers. The Committee discussed the feasibility of opening recruitment before the Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 meeting. G. Brennan, Legislative Assistant advised the Committee that he will take back this information to Staff to determine the best course of action.
  • A. Dukovski, Supervisor, Recreation Programs and Events, advised the Committee that interviews are currently underway for various summer camp positions within the Town of Orangeville.
  • Additionally, A, Dukovski advised the Committee that the Town has ordered a new neighbourhood block box that assists in promoting recreational programs for the Town of Orangeville.

9.
Date of Next Meeting

 

The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

  • 2025-003
    Moved ByV. Servos

    That the Committee schedule a meeting for a date to be determined in April or May, 2025.

    Carried

10.
Adjournment

 
  • 2025-004
    Moved ByJ. Barry

    That the meeting be adjourned at 5:18 p.m.

    Carried
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