180320 Special Awards MIN (2)=
ATTENDANCE
Mayor Stephen Molnar
Councillor Brian Stephenson
Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
Sam Lamb
Laura Pickersgill (Staff)
REGRETS
Matt Scholtz, Chair
John Armstrong
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:44pm.
Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Sam Lamb
Seconded by: Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Special Awards Committee meeting of March 20, 2018, be adopted.
Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
Approval of Previous Minutes
Resolution #2
Moved by: Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
Seconded by: Sam Lamb
THAT the Special Awards Committee Minutes dated February 7, 2018 be approved.
Carried
Pending Business from Previous Meetings
Citizen of the Year Discussion
Review materials for nomination process
Members discussed how the selection process will run during review of the Citizen of the Year nominations. Members agreed the best approach is to eliminate nominees by ballot until
a majority vote is reached to declare the winner. There will be a declaration of conflict of interest prior to proceeding with the selection process to ensure transparency. Staff
will send out a list of nominees with supporting documents after the nomination deadline has passed. A resolution will be brought forward at the selection meeting confirming the results
of the majority vote.
Favourite Son/Daughter Recognition
Past favourite son Johnny Cowell passed away in January 2018. Members would like to discuss this recognition as well as the Sports Hall of Fame. Members agreed there needs to be more
promotion of the Favourite Son and Daughter award. Staff to invite Rick Cox to an upcoming meeting to discuss potential locations in Memorial Park to place the recognition stones of
the past favourite sons and daughters.
General Business and Reports
Volunteer Achievement Awards
Resolution #3
Moved by: Mayor Molnar
Seconded by: Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
THAT Regine Ross be selected as the recipient of a Volunteer Achievement Award, to be presented at the April 23, 2018 Council Meeting;
AND THAT Jayden King be selected as the recipient of a Volunteer Achievement Award, to be presented at the May 28, 2018 Council Meeting;
AND FURTHER THAT Anne Ploss be selected as the recipient of a Volunteer Achievement Award, to be presented at the August 13, 2018 Council Meeting.
Carried
Other Business
Round Table
Next Meeting
Staff to send a survey confirming the next meeting date, so all members can be in attendance for the selection process for the Citizen of the Year.
Adjournment
Resolution #4
Moved by: Sam Lamb
Seconded by: Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
THAT the March 20, 2018 Special Awards Committee meeting be adjourned at 3:50 pm.
Carried