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MINUTES - Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee - 20161205 Town of Aurora Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Monday, December 5, 2016 Time and Location: 2:30 p.m., Tannery Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Chair), Councillor Sandra Humfryes (Vice Chair) (arrived 2:45 p.m.), Diane Buchanan, Steven Hinder, Tim Jones, Brian North, and Jo-anne Spitzer Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate Communications, Shelley Ware, Supervisor, Special Events, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:36 p.m. 1. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 2. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Brian North Seconded by Tim Jones That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Carried Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, December 5, 2016 Page 2 of 5 3. Receipt of the Minutes Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2016 Moved by Steven Hinder Seconded by Tim Jones That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 25, 2016, be received for information. Carried 4. Delegations None 5. Matters for Consideration 1. 2017 Awards Event Details – Emcee Update and Discussion The Committee consented to consider Item 1 following consideration of Item 2. Councillor Humfryes provided an update regarding the details, which have yet to be finalized. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Steven Hinder 1. That the 2017 Awards Event Details – Emcee Update and Discussion be received for information. Carried 2. 2017 Awards Event Details – Revised Award Categories The Committee reviewed the Award categories and made suggestions for improvement. Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, December 5, 2016 Page 3 of 5 Moved by Brian North Seconded by Diane Buchanan 1. That the 2017 Awards Event Details – Revised Award Categories be received; and 2. That the following Revised Award Categories, as amended, for the 2017 Community Recognition Awards be approved: (a) Youth Volunteer Award: This award is presented to a citizen up to the age of 19, who, through their volunteer efforts, has made a significant contribution to the community and has demonstrated their commitment to being a positive leader today and in the future; (b) Arts and Culture Award: Inspired by the Johnson family, this award is presented to an individual or group that has enhanced our community through their support or promotion of culture, music, visual, performing, or the literary arts; (c) Green Award (former Environmental Award): Honouring an individual or organization that supports the protection, preservation, sustainability or conservation of our natural environment, this award celebrates those who share the Town’s commitment to creating a greener community; (d) Community Leadership Award (combined Not-for-Profit Organization and Community Organizer Awards ): This award is presented to an individual or not-for-profit organization that has significantly enhanced the Town through their contribution, commitment and leadership in the areas of charitable giving, civic engagement, community events or community spirit; (e) Good Neighbour Award: Inspired by Frank Camenzuli, this award is presented to someone who embodies what it means to be a good neighbour, this award recognizes and celebrates the simple acts of kindness and compassion that help create connected and vibrant neighbourhoods; (f) Good Business Award: This award is presented to a business that has shown its commitment to corporate responsibility and community Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, December 5, 2016 Page 4 of 5 involvement through its ongoing support of charitable causes, events or programs; (g) Inclusivity Award (former Accessibility Award): This award is presented to an individual, group or business which has contributed to making the Town of Aurora an inclusive place to live, work and play for all people regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or disability; (h) Community Safety Award: Presented to an individual dedicated to the development, promotion or support of initiatives that improve community safety, this award recognizes that safer communities only happen when individuals take action to make a difference; and (i) Citizen of the Year Award: This individual is selected by the Office of the Mayor in consultation with a small group of dedicated community volunteers. The award recipient has demonstrated all-round community involvement rather than a specific activity or contribution. Carried as amended 3. 2017 Awards Event Details – Sponsorship Discussion Staff and Committee members discussed various aspects of food and product sponsorship. It was agreed to hold a Working Group session on December 12, 2016, to further discuss the details and develop an action plan. Moved by Tim Jones Seconded by Brian North 1. That the 2017 Awards Event Details – Sponsorship Discussion be received; and 2. That staff be directed to develop sponsorship strategies for the 2017 Community Recognition Awards Event deliverables. Carried as amended Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, December 5, 2016 Page 5 of 5 6. Informational Items None 7. New Business Councillor Humfryes suggested that a plaque be created and displayed in Town Hall showing previous recipients of all Community Recognition Award categories for each year, similar to the plaque that displays the recipients of the Citizen of the Year award on an ongoing basis. 8. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Brian North That the meeting be adjourned at 3:16 p.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council at a later meeting.