Minutes of Age Friendly

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Electronic and In-Person Participation - Age Friendly
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville
(Chair and Secretary at Town Hall - 87 Broadway)
Orangeville, Ontario
Members Present:
  • A. Aguanno
  • L. Banks
  • M. Chapman
  • C. Hamilton
  • Councillor Macintosh
  • K. Jack
Staff Present:
  • S. Doherty, Manager, Recreation and Events
  • T. MacDonald, Deputy Clerk

1.
Call to Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.

2.
Election

 
  • Moved ByC. Hamilton

    That the Committee elect Andy Macintosh as Chair.

    Carried
  • Moved ByK. Jack

    That the committee appoint Cheryle Hamilton as vice-chair. 

    Carried

3.
Disclosures of (Direct or Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

4.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting

 

None.

5.
Presentations

 

5.1
Introductions

 

Note: This matter was completed at item 1.1.

Each committee member provide a brief introduction.

5.2
Clerk's Division - Committee Orientation

 

Tracy Macdonald, Deputy Clerk provided committee training to the members.

6.
Items for Discussion and Reports

 

6.1
Terms of Reference Review

 

There were no questions or comments related to the Terms of Reference. 

6.2
2023 Meeting Schedule

 
  • Moved ByC. Hamilton

    That the Age Friendly Committee meet on June 20, 2023 at 1 p.m., September 19, 2023 at 1 p.m. and November 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.  

    Carried

6.3
2023 Work Plan

 

Sharon Doherty spoke to the annual work plan and will provide a draft of the work plan the next meeting. Sharon Doherty will research reports relating to the progress of the Age Friendly Action Plan as well as how the County of Dufferin Plan interacts and report back to the committee.

6.4
Seniors Luncheon

 

Sharon Doherty provided additional information related to the Seniors Luncheon. Town services such as fire and library will attend and games and line dancing will be available for participants. A barbecue lunch will be offered. Tickets will be on sale soon. 

6.5
Seniors Month/Week

 

Sharon Doherty advised that a proclamation will be done to proclaim June as Seniors month. A variety of activities will be offered by the Town to promote active living for seniors.

  • Moved ByL. Banks

    That the committee members attend the May 27, 2023 Orangeville Farmers' Market to provide information on Seniors week events;

    And that C. Hamilton, K. Jack and A. Aguanno attend the market from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.;

    And that L. Banks and M. Chapman attend the market from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    Carried

6.6
Senior of the Year Nominations

 

Andy Macintosh advised the Council selected an individual as senior of the year which will be announced soon. 

7.
Correspondence

 

None.

8.
New Business

 

The committee discussed Seniors Day at Island Lake on June 7. 

The committee also discussed learning what supports and systems are available to seniors and how to access them as well as ways to keep an up to date directory of these programs and services and how to find and engage seniors in isolation. 

The committee discussed transit service concerns and rides on demand. Tony Dulisse, Manager of Transportation and Development will be invited to the next meeting. 

The committee discussed initiatives that may be considered including addressing needs of seniors of all demographics, medical input for seniors needs, noise by-law, Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle. 

The committee also discussed the issue of senior centres and long term care.

The committee discussed the ability to apply for grants and Sharon Doherty will report back on any grant opportunities available as well as the committee budget. 

9.
Date of Next Meeting

 

The date of the next meeting is June 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

10.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.

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