Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Committee Agenda Item

Action Log

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Department:Advisory Committee on AgingSponsors:
Category:Report

Meeting History

Feb 13, 2020 8:00 AM  Advisory Committee on Aging Meeting

The Action Log was reviewed, and the following updates were provided:

· Melissa Williams reported that the meeting with the Roads Department was successful and that the marking of the specific driveways and clearing of windrows will continue throughout the winter.

· Deanne Bergey reported that Human Resources has set up programming for employees on being an age-friendly and accessible Municipality.

· Additional resources have been coordinated to help with Seniors Week and other groups in the community have been stepping up to assist. Updates will be provided at future meetings.

· Henry Hunter noted that he has had another meeting with the Government of Alberta regarding the Rent Supplement Program and indicated that an interim program was expected in March; however, the full program would not be available for implementation until May or June, with the moratorium on new placements still in effect. Statistical information regarding the Rent Supplement Program recipients was provided to Administration in preparation for the February 11, 2020 presentation to Council.

All other Action Items are ongoing, and updates will be provided at future meetings.