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Attendance
Present: Chair Ann Loker, Councillor Brian Stephenson, Mary Anne VanGeertruyde, Sam
Lamb
Regrets: Mayor Stephen Molnar
Staff: Lana White
1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: M.VanGeertruyde Seconded By: S.Lamb
Resolution
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Committee meeting of March 23, 2016, be adopted.
‘Carried’
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None
4. Approval of Previous Minutes
Moved By: S.Lamb Seconded By: M.VanGeertruyde
Resolution
THAT the Committee Minutes for the February 10, 2016 meeting be approved.
‘Carried’
5. General Business and Reports
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Special Awards Committee
March 23, 2016
4:15pm
Annex Board Room, Corporate Office
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7
MINUTES
Special Awards Committee Meeting – Agenda - 2 -
i) Volunteer Achievement Award
Note: Previously selected for the months of March and April.
Councillor Stephenson to present to Julie Dawley March 29.
Chair Locker to present to John Twinem April 25,
6. Other Business
i) Favourite Son/Daughter Award – Criteria
Discussion was held regarding the draft criteria, and the document was amended as
attached to these Minutes.
Moved by A.Locker
Seconded by M.VanGeertruyde THAT the Criteria for the Favourite Son/Daughter
Award, as recommended by the Special Awards Committee March 23, 2016, be
forwarded to Town Council for consideration.
‘Carried’
ii) 2016 Citizen of the Year - Call for Nominations
The Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce is receiving nominations
for the annual Citizen of the Year Award.
This award is presented to an individual who makes an outstanding contribution to
our community, with no expectation of personal gain. Volunteering of personal time
and talent towards the betterment of our community are hallmarks of this
award. Nominees can be recommended either for outstanding contributions
to the community in the past year, or over a number of years.
A blank Nomination form is attached. All nominations received
within the previous year will be re-considered for this year’s award.
The deadline for nomination is Friday, April 8, 2016.
Committee discussed the Call for Nominations. There were no recommendations.
Received as information.
7. Next Meeting – April 6, 2016 @ 4:00pm
Going forward, Special Awards Committee meetings to be scheduled for the 1st Wednesday
each month at 4:00pm, unless otherwise discussed.
Special Awards Committee Meeting – Agenda - 3 -
8. Adjournment
Moved By: M.VanGeetruyde
Resolution
THAT the March 23, 2016 meeting be adjourned at 4:57pm.
‘Carried’