240110 Youth Advisory Council AgendaThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Youth Advisory Council Meeting
AGENDA
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
4:30 PM
Lion's Den
45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg
1.Call to Order
2.Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT the agenda as prepared for the Youth Advisory Council Meeting of January 10, 2024
be approved.
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
4.Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT the minutes of the November 1, 2023 Youth Advisory Council be approved.
5.Presentation
5.1 Recreation, Culture and Parks Department Presentation
6.General Business and Reports
6.1 Volunteer Hours
6.2 Delegations for 2024
6.3 Youth Questionnaire
7.Next Meeting
8.Adjournment
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT the Youth Advisory Council meeting be adjourned at pm.
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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Youth Advisory Council Meeting
MINUTES
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
4:30 PM
Lion's Den
45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg
ATTENDANCE: Scott Gooding
Liam Spencer-Enright
Sorraya Buchanan-St.Gelais
Scarlet Robson
Chris Parker
Kelly Spencer
Jaxon Gundry
Tyla Thiessen
Naima Sandoval
Adam Thiessen
Regrets: Dakshneel Singh
Sophie Hicks
Deb Gilvesy
Mya Williams
Staff: Hillary Miller
Regrets: Patti Cote
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
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Resolution # 1
Moved By: Chris Parker
Seconded By: Scarlet Robson
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Youth Advisory Council meeting of
November 1, 2023, be approved.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution # 2
Moved By: Tyla Thiessen
Seconded By: Sorraya Buchanan-St.Gelais
THAT the minutes of the Youth Advisory Council meeting of October 4, 2023 be
approved.
Carried
5. Presentation
5.1 Presentation from Mark Renaud, Executive Director of the
Tillsonburg Business Improvement Area
Jaxon Gundry arrived at 4:46 p.m.
The members of the Youth Advisory Council will email Mark Renaud any
ideas they have to improve the downtown core with their ideas to appeal
to youth.
Tillsonburg Business Improvement Area is looking for youth
representation on their board.
Resolution # 3
Moved By: Tyla Thiessen
Seconded By: Chris Parker
THAT the presentation from Mark Renaud be received as information.
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Carried
Resolution # 4
Moved By: Kelly Spencer
Seconded By: Naima Sandoval
THAT Mark Renaud, Executive Director of the Tillsonburg Business
Improvement area create a youth questionnaire template to provide to the
Youth Advisory Council at their next meeting.
Carried
6. General Business and Reports
Councillor Spencer left the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Councillor Parker will reach out to the Parks and Recreation team to add a trash
can to Hardy and Lisgar.
Scarlet Robson left at 5:42 p.m.
7. Next Meeting
December 6, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
8. Adjournment
The Committee lost quorum at 5:42 p.m. The Youth Advisory Council was
adjourned.
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Youth Feedback Form
1.Do you go out of town for entertainment regularly?
1 2
Yes No
1.What improvements would you like to see for the town and downtown?
1.Do you feel that there are enough opportunities for youth involvement in local decision making? Explain.
What challenges as a youth do you face in our town/downtown?1.Do you go out of town to eat regularly?
1 2
Yes No
1.Do you see yourself staying in Tillsonburg to work and
live?
1 2
Yes No
1.Do you feel the transit and transportation options available in town meet your needs?
1 2
1.Do you have your driver’s license?
1 2
Yes No
1.Date of Birth:
1.Do you go out of town to shop regularly?
1 2
Yes No
What are your hobbies?
Yes No
1.If yes, why?
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Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of the Town of
Tillsonburg.
BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT YOU TO SEE
1.What stores, shops and restaurants would you like to see in Tillsonburg?2.
Would you attend college or university locally if there was a campus in Tillsonburg? Why or why not?
1.Open feedback - is there anything else you would like to share with us?
1.What venues or facilities would you like to see in the downtown?
What activities are missing in Tillsonburg?
Youth Feedback Form
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