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1 SV/ Windsor, Ontario January 25, 2011 A meeting of the Seniors Advisory Committee is held this day commencing at 1:30 o clock p.m. in the Parks and Recreation Large Board Room at 2450 McDougall Avenue, there being present the following members: Councillor Bill Marra Larry Duffield, Chair Jill Cadarette Bruce Draper Frank Duralia Natalie Taylor Marilyn Morrison Amerjit Chahal Regrets received from: Cal Little Ellen Hope Alex Gyemi Also present are the following resource personnel: Celia Southward, Coordinator, Leisure Services for Special Populations Janice Koval, Special Needs Librarian, Windsor Public Library Susan Vadori, (A) Committee Coordinator Guest present: Mavis Daagye, Canadian Mental Health Association, a 4 th Student, University of Windsor (placement). year Social Work 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair calls the meeting to order at 1:35 o clock p.m. and the Committee considers the Agenda being Schedule A attached hereto, matters which are dealt with as follows: 2. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS

2 Verbal Motion is presented by B. Draper, seconded by A. Chahal, that Rule 3.3 (a) of the Procedure By-law, as amended, BE WAIVED to add the following Agenda item: Item Age Friendly Cities Project be added as a standing subcommittee agenda item and Item 5.4 to be considered then. 3. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT None declared. 4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Moved by B. Draper, seconded by A. Chahal, That the minutes of the meetings of the Seniors Advisory Committee held November 23, 2010 BE ADOPTED as presented.. 5. BUSINESS ITEMS SAC Monthly Meeting Date Schedule The Committee members generally agree that the 4 th Thursday of each month commencing at 1:30 o clock p.m. will be their scheduled SAC Committee meeting time at Parks and Recreation Department located at 2450 McDougall Avenue in the Large Board Room. 5.2 Meeting with the newly elected Council Members Councillor Marra offers the suggestion to form a sub-committee to meet with all three new Council members at one meeting time, to be scheduled apart from the regular meeting dates and introduce the newly elected Councillors to the background information, history, mandate, commitment of the members to the Community, and demonstrate the need for the continuity of the Committee and request for further budget dollars in the upcoming City Council 2011 budget deliberations. The Committee generally agrees to this approach and B. Draper, N. Taylor, J. Cadarette and L. Duffield offer to form the sub-committee to approach and arrange a meeting time with the new Council members. Councillor Marra requests to be updated regarding the arrangements. 2

3 5.3 Invitation to SAC to attend and participate on sensitivity training for Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual Transvestite (LGBT) elder community. Chair Duffield reports that he received a request to have members attend. It is generally agreed that any member who is interested in attending will contact the Committee Coordinator for further arrangements and the cost of attendance would be assumed by the SAC budget. Moved by A. Chahal, seconded by F. Duralia That any interested SAC members contact the Committee Coordinator of their intention to participate and BE ALLOWED to attend the LGBT elder community sensitivity training offered at Centre for Seniors Windsor on Wednesday March 9, 2011 and further that admission fees for Senior Advisory Committee members attending BE REIMBURSED from the SAC budget. 5.5 Update Transit Windsor - Service to the WFCU Centre Councillor Marra informs the Committee that he is presently the Chairperson for the Transit Windsor Board. Councillor Marra updates that Transit Windsor has received a proposal to provide service into the WFCU Centre. Transit Windsor is recommending that this service extension is now feasible due to the extension of Wyandotte Street accommodations can been provided to alter the route. Councillor Marra will update confirmation or updated information is available. 5.6 SAC Membership Council on Aging Representative The Committee notes that a representative from the Council on Aging is requested and any interested citizen should apply to the City Clerk s office with relevant information for inclusion and appointment consideration to SAC, prior to the Striking Committee meeting and establishing a compliment of Committee members. Discussion regarding the mandate and descriptive wording for members being citizens vs. service providers is included. For information purposes, the Committee Coordinator is requested to forward a copy of the SAC mandate to Councillor Marra. SAC members discuss the membership renewal process. All members are encouraged to be aware of any advertising and be prepared to further their intention or their interest as being a SAC member for 2011 term. 5.7 Windsor Essex County Health Unit requires a Volunteer Bed Bug education provincial funding 3

4 The Committee generally discusses the need in supporting the local Health Unit initiatives regarding the bed bug related programs to thwart any further outbreak and prevent and manage the infestation of bed bugs. It is generally agreed that B. Draper and A. Chahal will attend the meeting on behalf of SAC. 6. MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE It is generally agreed that Item be considered in conjunction with Item 6.1 as both items deal with financial concerns for the 2010 Budget carry over. The Committee discusses items that will be required for purchase in order to carry out the business and advertising purposes of the SAC in It is generally agreed that items such as communications, supply replacement and web master contributions, summer student top-up funding will be necessary. The Committee is updated by the Age Friendly Communities sub-committee that the project was awarded $24,425 for the Community Participation and Leadership funding from the New Horizons for Seniors Program. The Committee as a Whole responds with their appreciation to the sub-committee for their hard work and appreciates the opportunities this grant will provide for the continued focused work. Discussion continues regarding the focuses of grant implementation. That the grant from Government of Canada, Community Participation and Leadership Funding in the amount of $24425 from the New Horizons for Seniors Program, entitled A City for All Ages BE ACCEPTED and that City Council BE INFORMED of this Federal grant award to the Senior Advisory Committee and further the Age Friendly Communities sub-committee BE ACTIVE and launch the work as outlined in the grant including the objectives, activities, expected results and the terms and conditions as set out in the grant funding. That SAC apply to New Beginnings for one 2011 Summer Student with SAC funding from 2010 SAC Operational budget BE PROVIDED to top-up wages to upset limit of student to $ That the Summer Canada Program application BE APPROVED to allow one post secondary student BE HIRED for the duration of six weeks in the 2011 summer at 35 hours per week and another post secondary student to BE HIRED for the duration of 4

5 10 weeks in the 2011 summer at 35 hours per week and that funding from the 2010 SAC Operational budget BE PROVIDED to top-up wages to the upset limit $ The Committee generally discusses events activity which is available to attend in Events include a conference in Orlando, Florida December 2011 on International Conference on Active Aging (ICAA). Moved by Councillor Marra, seconded by M. Morrison That SAC member attendees BE ALLOWED to participate at the International Conference on Active Aging (ICAA) in Orlando Florida, December 2011 and further costs associated with the ICAA Conference 2011 BE APPROVED to the total SAC contribution toward Conference attendance is the upset limit of $3000 total to BE APPLIED to related Conference costs including Conference Registration, accommodation and travel.. Moved by Councillor Marra, seconded by B. Draper That the Committee Coordinator BE AUTHORIZED to apply for Budget Carry- Over Request with a balance of approximately $1500 of 2010 SAC operational budget forecasting expenditures of marketing and communications related items and initiatives. Moved by Councillor Marra, seconded by N. Taylor That the SAC respectfully submits a request to BE CONSIDERED and TO OBTAIN the same budget dollar allocation for the 2011 SAC budget totaling $ as allocated in the previous 2010 budget year. Moved by Councillor Marra, seconded by N. Taylor That the SAC respectfully submits a request to have the position of Coordinator for Seniors to BE RE-ESTABLISHED and BE INCLUDED in 2011 budget deliberations. That the Age Friendly Communities sub-committee BE ENDORSED to research the costs for FootPrint Fund for Nonprofit Friends attached as Appendix A application to assist in publication costs and apply if deemed appropriate. Moved by M. Morrison, seconded by B. Draper, That the Financial Summary Variance Report for the period ending December 31, 2010 BE RECEIVED.. 5

6 7. REPORTS 7.1 Councillors Input Councillor Marra further updates the Committee regarding the outcome of the Strategic Planning Sessions held by Council and the Six Pillars discussion. Councillor Marra highlights the pillar being affordable and an attractive City to live in has a similar connection to the mandate of the Senior Advisory Committee. Councillor Marra leaves meeting at 3:15 o clock p.m. 7.2 Resource Personnel Input J. Koval, Special Needs Librarian offers an update pertaining to: Daisy Readers are available for use at the Library as an attempt to reach out to visually impaired readers. C. Southward. Coordinator, Leisure Services for Special Populations Notes a proclamation for National Senior s Day, attached Appendix B. Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, attached Appendix C. F. Duralia inquires if attention could be granted to the seniors given priority to work for Census Subcommittee Report Advocacy No report provided Communication No report provided Policies and Procedures No report provided Age Friendly Communities C. Southward distributes Chapter 4: Active Aging in Age-Friendly Cities and Rural Communities, attached Appendix D. The AFC notes that many details since acknowledgement of the award $24,425 for the Community Participation and Leadership funding from the New Horizons for Seniors Program concern is noted for information the sub-committee has been very busy 6

7 and will attempt to update the Committee as possible regarding the implementation and updates regarding Ward meetings will be provided when dates are available. 8. COMMUNICATIONS 8.1 No communications provided. 9. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 9.1 Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Honourable Minister David C. Onley to speak for Accessibility, Canterbury College Annual Gala Dinner at the University of Windsor Ambassador Auditorium, details to follow. Centre for Seniors 50 th Anniversary, please contact the Windsor Seniors Centre if interested in attending. 10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Clerk s Note: Due to conflict in the next scheduled date for the SAC monthly meeting, the next meeting will be held on Wednesday March 2, 2011 at 2:00 o clock p.m. in the Public Works Large Board Room 1266 McDougall Avenue, Windsor. 11. ADJOURMENT There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 3:03 o clock p.m. CHAIR COMMITTEE COORDINATOR 7