180109 Special Awards MIN (2)=
Attendance:
Chair Matt Scholtz
Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
Lana White
Laura Pickersgill
Councillor Brian Stephenson
John Armstrong
Regrets:
Sam Lamb
Mayor Stephen Molnar
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:34pm.
Adoption of Agenda
Resolution
Moved by: John Armstrong
Seconded by: Councillor Brian Stephenson
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Special Awards Committee meeting of January 9, 2018, be adopted.
Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
Approval of Previous Minutes
Resolution
Moved by: Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
Seconded by: Councillor Brian Stephenson
THAT the Special Awards Committee Minutes dated December 6, 2017 be approved.
Carried
Pending Business from Previous Meetings
Citizen of the Year Discussion
Discussion took place regarding a separate event from the volunteer appreciation event.
Guests for citizen of the year are set by the individual. It was determined that the event should take place in May and nominations to start in February.
Staff to work with Citizen of the Year to organize event.
Staff to bring old nominations forward to the next 3 years of nominations.
Nominations to be received by the Clerkâs office- March 31st is the deadline.
Favourite Son/Daughter Recognition
Potential to use the path at memorial park for recognition of these winners
General Business and Reports
Volunteer Achievement Awards
Nominations were circulated and reviewed at the meeting.
Resolution
Moved by: Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
Seconded by: Councillor Brian Stephenson
THAT Sharleen Marcotte be selected as the recipient of a Volunteer Achievement Award, to be presented at the March 1, 2018 Council Meeting.
Carried
Councillor Stephenson will provide more details on the last nomination.
Other Business
Staff to advertise the nomination process available to the public.
Staff will send an email to council to remind them about ways to advertise; move it to the front of the website, share it on social media, etc.
Round Table
Next Meeting
Adjournment
Resolution
Moved by: Councillor Brian Stephenson
Seconded by: Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
THAT the January 9, 2018 Special Awards Committee meeting be adjourned at 3:27 p.m.
Carried