MINUTES - Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee - 20190725
Town of Aurora
Community Recognition Review
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, July 25, 2019
Time and Location: 11 a.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Erin Cerenzia (Chair) (departed 3:20 p.m.), Diane Buchanan,
Paul Martin, Elaine Martini, Jo-anne Spitzer, and Mayor Tom
Mrakas
Members Absent: Brian North (Vice Chair)
Other Attendees: Councillor Rachel Gilliland, Shelley Ware, Supervisor,
Special Events, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee
Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:09 p.m.
The Chair relinquished the chair to Mayor Mrakas at 3:20 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Mayor Mrakas
Seconded by Paul Martin
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
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3. Receipt of the Minutes
Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April
8, 2019
Moved by Elaine Martini
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
April 8, 2019, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Eric McCartney, Resident
Re: Additional Award Ideas
Mr. McCartney offered suggestions and examples of additional recognition
awards for consideration.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Elaine Martini
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Round Table Discussion
Re: 2019 Awards Event – Debriefing
The Committee and staff reviewed aspects of the 2019 Community Recognition
Awards including the nomination process, Citizen of the Year reception, Awards
ceremony, and Awards reception.
Staff provided feedback on the event and the Committee discussed areas for
improvement regarding the nomination evaluation process, increasing the Citizen of
the Year reception attendees, ceremonial logistics, and reception logistics.
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The Committee and staff agreed to hold a working group meeting in September
2019 to consider the suitability of the current award categories and other options.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Diane Buchanan
1. That the Round Table Discussion regarding the 2019 Awards Event –
Debriefing be received and the comments of the Committee be referred to staff
for consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
6. Informational Items
None
7. Adjournment
Moved by Paul Martin
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the meeting be adjourned at 3:22 p.m.
Carried