Municipality of Otter Lake - Action Plans
1) Sports Culture Leisure
Objectives/ Outcome
Actions
Partner with community organizations
Outcome: Optimization of resources and infrastructure increase in municipal jobs
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Continue support of the Otter Lake R.A. Committee
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Continue support of the Leslie Park Committee (Lifeguarding Opportunities)
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Form an agreement with the Municipality and CSHBO for access to the Ste. Marie School Gym
Diversification of Leisure Activities
Outcome: Leisure activities available to residents of all ages
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Children’s Programs (ice time)
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Family Programs (infant to elder)
Sports Equipment
Outcome: Children equipped for activities
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Equip children and teenagers for their leisure and sports activities
Culture
Outcome: Increase library use and respond to requested needs
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Install children’s reading area and changing table at the library
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Have reading activities, story-telling time
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Computers with internet access and courses for seniors
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Offer programs specifically for seniors
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Purchase equipment for performing arts (Rideau)
2) Public Security
Objectives/ Outcome
Actions
Community Services
Outcome: Increased safety for residents
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Continue supporting the Neighbourhood Watch Program
Maintain Autonomy
Outcome: Allow seniors to age at home
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Promote Senior’s Abuse Awareness Programs, Fraud Prevention Programs
Security and First Aid
Outcome: Accident Prevention
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Continue to maintain First Aid Kits and Defibrillator for the R.A. Hall
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D) Arrange CPR and Defibrillator refresher courses for active Volunteers
Prepare Relief Programs
Outcome: Prevention and teenager community involvement
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Install a cadet program for 14-17 yrs. old
3) Urbanism, Development, Infrastructure
Objectives/ Outcome
Actions
Park Development
Outcome: Increased safety at locations, Increases physical activity
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Add an enclosure at the R.A. Centre
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Add games for all ages
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Add benches, accessories for adults
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Improve the safety of the baseball field (netting, higher fences)
Make the Municipal & Recreation Halls more accessible
Outcome: Respond to the needs of infants & seniors
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Add a change table
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Add an access ramp at RA
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Add automatic door openers
Upgrade signage
Outcome: Helps all - old and new residents
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Add signs indicating infrastructures (ex. Library, Municipal Hall, Parks)
Add solar street lights
Outcome: Increases security and "green" living
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Identify the number and locations. Plan the work.
4) Urbanism, Development, Infrastructure (Con't)
Objectives/ Outcome
Actions
Beautification of the Town
Outcome: Involves the citizens of the community, better use of municipal spaces
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Landscape development competition by age: Child/Adult/Senior
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Add benches for seniors
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Add garbage cans
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Promote clean-up of the town
Add handicap parking spaces
Outcome: Responds to the needs of the community
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Municipal Hall, School, RA Centre
Develop a pedestrian path (seniors)
Outcome: Promotes healthy living
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Create paved pathway`s and walking trails supporting safer walking & wheel chair usage
Promote Programs Outcome:
Increases safety and security of the residents
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Promote Reno-Village (Residences adapted for independent seniors) (website)
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Make home visits in conjunction with the prevention visits made by volunteer firefighters
Increase senior residences Outcome:
Increases available residency’s for seniors in the municipal territory. Allows seniors to age at home
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Support the NPO Senior Residences project
Quality and Safety of Residences
Outcome: Ensures home safety (smoke detectors)
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Establish a Home Visit program for the volunteer fire department
5) Transportation
4) Urbanism, Development, Infrastructure (Con't)
Objectives/ Outcome
Actions
Pedestrian walkway
Outcome: Increases pedestrian safety
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Identify pedestrian walkways and seniors routes
6) Municipal Organization
Objectives/ Outcome
Actions
Support Family Policy Committee
Outcome: Leadership and coordination of family and senior actions in the municipal territory
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Elaborate the new mandates
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Meet 2-3 times per year
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Training: participate in the annual CAMF “colloque”
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Meet with MRC RQF Coordinator
Welcome new families
Outcome: Information on activities and services of the municipality for families
E) Information pamphlet
Senior Recognition
Outcome: Give a sense of belonging
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Certificates or letters to acknowledge significant birthdays (75 and each following 5 years)
Family Support
Outcome: Give a sense of sympathy
G) Donate to a cause on the death of a citizen
Respite care Outcome:
Respond to expressed needs. Allows seniors to live at home as long as possible
H) Study the possibility of respite caregivers for seniors
Baby-sitting
Outcome: Respond to expressed needs. Helps families during school hours and after school
I) Study the possibility of a baby-sitting service / municipal day care