231004 Youth Advisory Council Minutes 1
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Youth Advisory Council Meeting
MINUTES
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
5:00 PM
Lion's Den
45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg
ATTENDANCE: Scott Gooding
Liam Spencer-Enright
Sorraya Buchanan-St.Gelais
Scarlet Robson
Dakshneel Singh
Sophie Hicks
Chris Parker
Kelly Spencer
Jaxon Gundry
Tyla Thiessen
Adam Thiessen
Mya Williams
Regrets: Deb Gilvesy
Naima Sandoval
Staff: Julie Ellis
Hillary Miller
Regrets: Patti Cote
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
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Resolution # 1
Moved By: Scott Gooding
Seconded By: Dakshneel Singh
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Youth Advisory Council meeting of
October 4, 2023, be approved.
Carried
3. Orientation
Hillary Miller, Records and Legislative Coordinator and Julie Ellis, Deputy Clerk,
welcomed new members to the committee and provided orientation to the
committee.
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
5. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution # 2
Moved By: Adam Thiessen
Seconded By: Mya Williams
THAT the minutes of the Youth Advisory Council Meeting of June 7, 2023, be
approved with the following amendment:
i) Section 7. Next meeting to state October 4, 2023
Carried
6. General Business and Reports
6.1 Open Discussion
• The Terms of Reference was reviewed in regards to the
Committee's mandate to provide clarity regarding the role of the
Committee
• Members of the Committee discussed topics including:
o Education on intersectionality for youth
o Pride crosswalk at Broadway and Bridge St
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o Potential guest speakers for future meetings
o Speeding and traffic concerns for public safety
o Other local programs for youth involvement
o Potential for expansion in hours for T:GO to be more accessible
for youth
Resolution # 3
Moved By: Sophie Hicks
Seconded By: Jaxon Gundry
THAT the Youth Advisory Council recommends to Council that
surveillance cameras be installed for the pride crosswalk on Broadway
and Bridge.
Carried
Resolution # 4
Moved By: Jaxon Gundry
Seconded By: Dakshneel Singh
THAT the Youth Advisory Council recommends to the Traffic Advisory
Committee that given concerns regarding the traffic safety around the area
of Glendale and Broadway that a review of the type and location of the
crosswalk be done.
Carried
7. Next Meeting
November 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
8. Adjournment
Resolution # 5
Moved By: Scarlet Robson
Seconded By: Sorraya Buchanan-St.Gelais
THAT the Youth Advisory Council meeting be adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Carried