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160210 Special Awards MIN= Attendance Present: Chair Ann Loker, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Councillor Brian Stephenson, Mary Anne VanGeertruyde, Sam Lamb Staff: Lana White + 1. Call to Order - 4:00pm 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved By: B.Stephenson Seconded By: M.VanGeertruyde Resolution THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Committee meeting of February 10, 2016, be adopted, with the following addition: 6. Other Business ii) New Committee Member ‘Carried’ 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest None 4. Approval of Previous Minutes Moved By: M.VanGeertruyde Seconded By: B.Stephenson Resolution THAT the Committee Minutes for the December 2, 2015 meeting be approved. ‘Carried’ The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Special Awards Committee February 10, 2016 4:00pm Annex Board Room, Corporate Office 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 MINUTES Special Awards Committee Meeting – Agenda - 2 - 5. General Business and Reports i) Review of Suggested Nominations and Selection of next Award(s) Nominations were reviewed. Moved by Councillor B.Stephenson Seconded by M.VanGeertruyde THAT Ray Sorochan be selected as the recipient of a Volunteer Achievement Award for the month of February 2016, to be presented at the February 25, 2016 Council Meeting. ‘Carried’ Moved by Councillor B.Stephenson Seconded by S.Lamb THAT Julie Dawley be selected as the recipient of a Volunteer Achievement Award for the month of March 2016, to be presented at the March 29, 2016 Council Meeting. ‘Carried’ Moved by M.VanGeertruyde Seconded by S.Lamb THAT John Twinem be selected as the recipient of a Volunteer Achievement Award for the month of April 2016, to be presented at the April 25, 2016 Council Meeting. ‘Carried’ L.White to contact the recipients and prepare for the presentations. For future nominations, it was discussed that the Committee wants to ensure nominees are properly represented. It would be preferred if the nominator filled out the nomination form, providing as much detail as possible to ensure award recipients receive the recognition they deserve. Special Awards Committee Meeting – Agenda - 3 - 6. Other Business i) Favourite Son/Daughter Award – Criteria Mayor Molnar spoke about the Favourite Son/Daughter Award, previous recipients, and how the recognition of these individuals has brought international recognition to Tillsonburg. It’s an ongoing opportunity, and the greatest honour the Town can bestow. The award has been talked about recently during Council’s business planning and budget meetings. Work is being done to development a proper criteria. This Committee, beyond doing Volunteer of the Month recognitions, is a platform for other awards, including Favourite Son/Daughter recognitions. To be considered is how we can, for all time, recognize past and future recipients. Perhaps the concept of a Wall of Fame could be developed. The southend parkette could be considered as a location, along with other possibilities. L.Lund to provide copies of the draft criteria to Committee members, for review prior to the next meeting. ii) New Committee Member Councillor B.Stephenson reported that Matt Scholtz volunteered to serve on this Committee. In addition to his many years as Chief Librarian for the Town, Matt also has experience with the Chamber. Moved by Councillor Stephenson Seconded by M. VanGeertruyde THAT the Tillsonburg Special Awards Committee recommend to Town Council that Matt Scholtz be appointed to serve on the Special Awards Committee for the duration of the current term. ‘Carried’ L.Lund to provide this resolution to the Clerk’s department for the February 25th Council Meeting. 7. Next Meeting – March 9, 2016, to be confirmed Special Awards Committee Meeting – Agenda - 4 - 8. Adjournment Moved By: M.VanGeertruyde Resolution THAT the February 10, 2016 meeting be adjourned at 4:50pm.