MINUTES - Council - 20170327
Town of Aurora
Council Communications Strategy Workshop
Minutes
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Monday, March 27, 2017
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim (arrived
7:07 p.m.), Mrakas, Pirri, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillors Gaertner and Thom
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Stephanie
Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate Communications,
Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk, and Linda Bottos,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented to
recess the meeting at 6:42 p.m. On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by
Councillor Thompson, Council consented to reconvene the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3. Welcome/Introduction/Brief History
Mr. Nadorozny provided a brief introduction to the Workshop.
4. Council Focus Group
Ms. Mackenzie-Smith led a Council Focus Group, and discussed topics including
methods of effective communication, communication tools, and types of
communication. Council provided feedback.
5. Council Questions/Comments – Theme Discussions
Ms. Mackenzie-Smith presented a Corporate Communications SWOT (Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis, best communications practices
and measurements, and an update on the Town’s Corporate Communications
strategy. Council asked various questions and provided comment.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Carried
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk
The minutes of the Council Communications Strategy Workshop of March 27, 2017, are
subject to final approval by Council on April 25, 2017.