240110 Youth Advisory Council Minutes 1
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Youth Advisory Council Meeting
MINUTES
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
4:30 PM
Lion's Den
45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg
ATTENDANCE: Scott Gooding
Sorraya Buchanan-St.Gelais
Scarlet Robson
Dakshneel Singh
Chris Parker
Kelly Spencer
Jaxon Gundry
Tyla Thiessen
Adam Thiessen
Naima Sandoval
Mya Williams
Regrets: Liam Spencer-Enright
Sophie Hicks
Deb Gilvesy
Staff: Hillary Miller
Regrets: Patti Cote
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:31 PM
2. Adoption of Agenda
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Resolution # 1
Moved By: Tyla Thiessen
Seconded By: Adam Thiessen
THAT the agenda as prepared for the Youth Advisory Council Meeting of
January 10, 2024 be approved.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution # 2
Moved By: Scarlet Robson
Seconded By: Chris Parker
THAT the minutes of the November 1, 2023 Youth Advisory Council be
approved.
Carried
5. Presentation
5.1 Recreation, Culture and Parks Department Presentation
The Recreation, Culture and Parks Department provided a brief
presentation to the Youth Advisory Council regarding the recreational
activities available for youth and were open to any suggestions for future
programming.
The Youth Advisory Council suggested that programs would best appeal
to youth if they were drop in programs that were held on a more sporadic
basis.
Types of programs suggested include:
Game based programs
Geocaching
Pizza nights
Themed dances
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The Recreation, Culture and Parks Department also advised that they are
looking for volunteers and that youth can obtain volunteer hours at events
such as garbage pick up day or the family day event.
6. General Business and Reports
6.1 Volunteer Hours
Committee members were reminded to track their hours on this committee
for their volunteer hours.
6.2 Delegations for 2024
The Youth Advisory Council discussed possible guest speakers to have at
their meetings for 2024. Guest speakers included a representative from
the Traffic Committee, Police Services Board, TGO, Transit Committee
and Communications staff.
6.3 Youth Questionnaire
The Youth Advisory Council reviewed the draft questionnaire provided by
Mark Renaud. Their feedback includes the following:
The questionnaire is too long. Youth may be less inclined to fill out
a multi-page questionnaire.
The open ended questions did not appeal to the youth. A multiple
choice answer with an option for "other" and then a blank box to
elaborate if needed would work best.
The question "what venues or facilities would you like to see" and
"what stores, shops and restaurants would you like to see" seemed
to be redundant.
Add a question regarding youth recreation.
A pamphlet could be provided after the survey to give youth an idea
of what is currently available.
Having the survey offered digitally would be easiest for youth to fill
out the survey
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7. Next Meeting
Next meeting is February 7, 2024.
8. Adjournment
Resolution # 3
Moved By: Mya Williams
Seconded By: Naima Sandoval
THAT the Youth Advisory Council meeting be adjourned at 5:35 pm.
Carried