Minutes - Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee - 20240417
Town of Aurora
Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
10 a.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Ron Weese (Chair)
Diane Buchanan
Phiona Durrant
Elaine Martini
Glenda Raketti
Jo-anne Spitzer
Patricia Wallace
Other Attendees: Shelley Ware, Supervisor, Special Events
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved By Diane Buchanan
Seconded By Patricia Wallace
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Phiona Durrant declared conflicts of interest with respect to the Arts and Culture
Award, Community Leadership Award and the Inclusivity Award as she had
provided nominations or was nominated in each category. Phiona did not
participate in the discussion of the items or vote on the winners.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
November 15, 2023
Moved By Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded By Diane Buchanan
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of November 15, 2023, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
None.
8. Informational Items
None.
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9. Closed Session
Moved By Patricia Wallace
Seconded By Diane Buchanan
That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee resolve into a
Closed Session to consider the following matter:
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local
board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001)
1. Arts and Culture Award
2. Community Leadership Award
3. Good Business Award
4. Good Neighbour Award
5. Green Award
6. Inclusivity Award
7. Older Adult Volunteer Award
8. Youth Volunteer Award
Carried
9.1 Selection of Award Recipients for the 2024 Community Recognition Awards
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or
local board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001)
1. Arts and Culture Award
2. Community Leadership Award
3. Good Business Award
4. Good Neighbour Award
5. Green Award
6. Inclusivity Award
7. Older Adult Volunteer Award
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8. Youth Volunteer Award
Moved By Elaine Martini
Seconded By Diane Buchanan
That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
Carried
10. Adjournment
Moved By Patricia Wallace
Seconded By Jo-anne Spitzer
That the meeting be adjourned at 1:19 p.m.
Carried