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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-26SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 26, 2002 CITY OF KITCHENER The Environmental Committee met in special session this date, Chaired by Mr. Rino dal Bello, commencing at 4:10 p.m., with the following members present: Ms. N. Sonder, Ms. Y. Fernandes and Messrs. P. ©'Toole, J. Kos and R. Nandakumar. Officials Present: Ms. B. Steiner and Ms. J. Billett. 1. STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION At its meeting held on June 6, 2002 the Committee began the next step in developing a work plan from issues identified during the initial strategic planning process. The issues identified at the initial session were categorized in a colour coded chart under the following four headings: · Public Education and Communication; · Planning Communities and Development; · Air Quality and Public Transportation; · Conserving Natural Areas and Managing Greenspace. On June 6, specific actions were recorded under the first two categories noted above. Due to time constraints, it was agreed that a special meeting would be held to complete discussions respecting this stage in development of the work plan. Ms. Barb Steiner again facilitated during discussions this date and further actions were recorded which the Committee may wish to explore as part of its work plan. The exercise was completed and the results will now be formalized in written form for presentation to the Committee at its September meeting. At that time, it is anticipated the Committee will undertake to prioritize the recorded actions and determine which, if any, they wish to proceed with in the immediate future. 2. RESIGNATION - MR. DANNY MURPHY The Committee was previously circulated with an e-mail transmission from Mr. Danny Murphy, member of the Environmental Committee, announcing his intention to resign from the Committee as he is moving to another municipality. Mr. Murphy's resignation was accepted with regret and it was agreed by the members present this date not to pursue filling the vacancy created by his resignation until the Annual Appointments to Special Committees is undertaken in the fall of this year. 3. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. J. Billett, AMCT Committee Administrator