Burlington Seniors' Advisory Committee Meeting

Minutes

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Date:
Time:
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Location:
Virtual

1.
Members Present:
 

April Begg Goodis (Chair), Jim Young, Nancy Gilbert, Deepti Mahajan, John Kalbfleisch, David Page

2.
Member Regrets:
 

Wendy Moraghan, Councillor Shawna Stolte

3.
Others Present:
 

Mandy Kerr (Supervisor of Recreation), Kristin Sprukulis (Committee Assistant), Georgie Gartside (Clerk)

4.
Declarations of Interest:
 

None.

5.
Approval of Minutes:
 

6.
Delegation(s):
 

None.

7.
Regular Items:
 

7.1
Welcome new members 
 

Georgie welcomed new members and all participated in roundtable introductions.

7.2
Orientation 
 

a.
Introduction to Advisory Committees
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1.BSAC Orientation 2021.pdf

Georgie provided an introduction to advisory committees for new members. This included: the role advisory committees play, the terms of reference, how to stay informed, and roles on the committee. 

A city orientation session for all advisory committee members is scheduled on March 31, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. The session will provide an overview of the city’s organizational structure, goals and policies. Further details will be provided to committee members.

b.
Active Aging Plan
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1.BSAC Orientation - BAAP Overview Feb 2021.pdf

Mandy introduced the Burlington Active Aging Plan to new members. This included information regarding: recreation programming, opportunities for residents, community outreach, the demographic shifts and societal trends in the City of Burlington, and key focus areas of transportation, outdoor spaces, opportunities to work, access to information and socialization. 

7.3
Election of Chair and Vice Chair 
 

On motion, April Begg Goodis and Jim Young were elected as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively of the Burlington Seniors' Advisory Committee, for the term to expire December 31, 2021.

7.4
Appointments to Advisory Committees
 

a.
Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee
 

On motion, John Kalbfleisch was appointed as the Burlington Seniors' Advisory Committee representative for the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee. 

b.
Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee
 

This item was deferred to the next meeting. 

c.
Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee
 

On motion, Jim Young was appointed as the Burlington Seniors' Advisory Committee representative for the Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee. 

7.5
Roundtable updates
 

a.
Burlington Public Library
 

Deepti gave an update on library services during COVID and informed that cognitive care kits can now be put on hold at the library by calling the library for access to this service. Informed that the easiest way to receive updates is through online newsletters. Those interested can sign up on Burlington Public Library's website. 

b.
Burlington Ready (Wendy)
 

No update was available. 

c.
Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee (Jim)
 

Jim shared that at the Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee meeting on February 19 2021, city staff attended to seek feedback on the Naming Policy for corporate assets. 

8.
Other Business:
 

8.1
Recognition
 

April discussed providing recognition for those who have been involved in advisory committees in the past

ACTION:

  • Georgie to look into this with the Better Impact Team

9.
Adjournment: 11:35 a.m.
 

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