Body: Committee of the Whole Type: Minutes Meeting: Special Date: June 17, 2021 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Committee of the Whole June 17, 2021
Meeting #23 Time: 9:00 am Location: Council Chambers/Public Electronic Participation Council (Present in Council Chambers): Deputy Mayor Barr, Councillor Ray Leonard, Councillor Doug Morey, Councillor Alan Revill, Councillor Norm Roberts, Councillor Randy Ruttan, Councillor Ron Sleeth, Councillor Ross Sutherland, Mayor Ron Vandewal. Staff (Present in Council Chambers): Neil Carbone - Chief Administrative Officer, Angela Maddocks - Clerk, Jamie Brash - Manager of Facilities and Waste, Claire Dodds - Director of Development Services, Darcy Knott - Director of Fire and Emergency Services/Fire Chief, Brian Kirk - Manager of Fleet and Operations, Louise Fragnito - Director of Corporate Services, Troy Dunlop - Manager of Technical Services and Infrastructure, Tim Laprade - Manager of Recreation and Arena, Emily Caird Executive Assistant and Communications Officer, 1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
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Motion The Clerk conducted the roll call as outlined in the attendance noted above. Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Leonard That the Special Committee of the Whole meeting of June 17, 2021 be called to order at 9:02 a.m. Carried
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
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There were no declaration of pecuniary interest reported.
Approval of Agenda
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Motion Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Morey That the agenda for the Special Committee of the Whole meeting of June 17, 2021 be approved. Carried
Reports Requiring Direction
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Strategic Plan Review - Facilitated Session with the CAO The Chair then turned the floor over to the CAO for the duration of the Strategic Plan Review and facilitated session.
Committee of the Whole June 17, 2021 The CAO provided an overview of how the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan was developed, actioned, and some of the challenges faced over the past year during the pandemic. He explained that the session today was designed to reassess priorities and set new ones for the coming year. Council and staff reviewed a number of broad indicators that have an impact on Township residents and operations, as well as the high level priorities previously set out in the Strategic Plan. Council also discussed how these broad indicators have changed since 2019 and what the Township can do to ensure these factors are considered in Council decisions, policy development and future priorities. Council and staff took a refreshment break at 12:15 pm and resumed the meeting at 12:52 pm. Solidifying the Township’s commitment to the environment, ensuring excellent customer service, increased bylaw enforcement, efficient staffing capacity, increased focus on roads asset management planning and economic development were all topics that emerged as key priorities for Council during the facilitated session. The CAO explained that the feedback collected today would be used to develop new action items and priorities for the remainder of the Strategic Plan. He noted that staff would come back with a report to Council in the coming months in regards to plan updates. 5.
Notice of Motions - n/a
Announcements/Statements by Councillors
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Councillor Leonard thanked the CAO and staff for putting on this session, and noted that it was nice to have so many staff and Councillors together safely once again.
Adjournment
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Motion Moved by Councillor Revill Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That the Special Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned at 1:42 p.m. Carried
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