HomeMy WebLinkAboutCompass Kitchener - 2007-01-08COMPASS KITCHENER COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 8, 2007
CITY OF KITCHENER
The Compass Kitchener Committee met on this date, commencing at 4:00 p.m.
Present: Pat Doherty, Mike Harris, Theron Kramer, Susan St. John, Sarah Marsh, Jasminka
Klacar, Norm Damaren
Staff: Shelley Adams, Michael May, Dan Chapman, Jenn Walter
Regrets: Don Bourgeois
Staff Contact, Shelley Adams welcomed all members, and thanked everyone for attending. We
circled the table, each person introducing them selves, and giving a brief description of why they
signed up for the committee, and other background information. Shelley mentioned that Don
Bourgeois, the committees past chair, will be arriving late tonight, and suggested that we hold off on
the Agenda Item -Election of the Chair, until he arrives. The group agreed.
1. Review of Terms of Reference
^ The committee reviewed the Terms of Reference for Compass Kitchener.
^ The terms of reference changed several years ago to provide a more accurate outline of what
the committee was going to take care of. Instead of just reviewing different projects within the
corporation, Council directed Compass Kitchener to first find the gaps and overlaps, then move
forward.
^ A Plan for a Healthy Kitchener will act as our compass for the next 4 years.
^ Compass Kitchener is responsible for annual check ups on a Plan for a Healthy Kitchener.
^ Next meeting we will review the composition of the committee to ensure we have adequate
coverage of all sectors and diversities. The committee still has 4 openings for members.
2. Developing a 2007 Work Plan
^ We are starting out on the work plan with the Finance piece today.
^ We will be working more on this plan at our February meeting, with the hopes to put pen to
paper in March, and take something to council. This would be very high level information, and
should roughly indicate what each committee is able to take on.
^ February 24t" looks like the date of Compass Kitchener's group meeting with the other
advisory committees. Please reserve this date, we will firm up in the near future, and advise
everyone.
3. "Budget in Brief" Consultation Session
^ Dan and Shelley presented the Budget and Brief with the assistance of the PowerPoint
presentation attached.
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^ It was indicated that thru this consultation process we would like to financial align with the Plan
for a Healthy Kitchener.
^ This was put out to the public in several different ways -Your Kitchener, City of Kitchener
Website, 2 public meetings (one in the Rotunda, and one at the Aud), and at Your Kitchener
Market this coming weekend.
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4. Election of Chair
^ Don Bourgeois has not yet arrived. Out of respect, perhaps we could wait until next meeting to
vote chair? Through Shelley, Don has advised that he is willing to stand as chair.
^ Pat Doherty moved for Don to continue in his role with Compass Kitchener as chair, this was
seconded by Mike Harris. The recommendation was carried unanimously by the remaining
committee members.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Next meeting:
February 7, 2007 Schmalz Room -Kitchener City Hall