170207 Special Awards MIN=
Attendance:
Chair Matt Scholtz
Councillor Brian Stephenson
Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
John Armstrong
Lana White
Regrets:
Mayor Stephen Molnar
Sam Lamb
1. Call to Order – 2:38 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution
Moved by: M. VanGeertruyde Seconded by: J. Armstrong
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Special Awards Committee meeting of February 7,
2017, be adopted.
‘Carried’
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None
4. Approval of Previous Minutes
Resolution
Moved by: B. Stephenson Seconded by: M. Scholtz
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
SPECIAL AWARDS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
2:30pm
Annex Board Room
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7
MINUTES
Special Awards Committee Minutes - February 7, 2017 - 2 -
THAT the Special Awards Committee Meeting Minutes dated November 9, 2016 be
approved.
‘Carried’
Location for Public Display of Favourite Son/Daughter Names – As follow-up to the Minutes,
further discussion was held. Councillor Stephenson noted that this had been talked about at
the recent Budget Meetings - that there should be a plaque for each son/daughter, as well
as discussion regarding a location for the plaques to be publicly displayed.
Resolution
Moved by: J. Armstrong Seconded by: B. Stephenson
THAT the Special Awards Committee recommends to Town Council the location of the
Clock Tower for the purpose of displaying Favourite Son/Daughter awards.
‘Carried’
5. General Business and Reports
i) Volunteer Achievement Awards – Review of Nominations, for presentation in
February and March
(copies of the completed nomination forms were available at the meeting)
Resolution
Moved by: J. Armstrong Seconded by: B.Stephenson
THAT John Morling be selected as the recipient of a Volunteer Achievement Award, to be
presented at the March 2, 2017 (rescheduled from February 27) Council Meeting.
‘Carried’
Councillor Stephenson to present the award.
Resolution
Moved by: B. Stephenson Seconded by: M. VanGeertruyde
THAT John Mark Smith be selected as the recipient of a Volunteer Achievement Award, to
be presented at the March 27, 2017 Council Meeting.
‘Carried’
Matt Scholtz to present the award.
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There was follow-up discussion regarding letters to service clubs and churches, promoting
Volunteer Achievement Awards. The draft letter was reviewed and some changes were
suggested. L. White to update the letter and notify the chair when ready for signature.
Following that, the letter is to be distributed according to the prepared list of service clubs
and churches.
M. VanGeertruyde noted the many volunteers at the Tillsonburg Hospital
6. Other Business
Round Table – to be added as an agenda item for future meetings.
7. Next Meeting - Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 2:30pm
8. Adjournment
Resolution
Moved by: B.Stephenson Seconded by: J.Armstrong
THAT the February 7, 2017 Special Awards Committee meeting be adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
‘Carried’