HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-26 Safe Communities Minutes.pdfCLARINGTON SAFE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 26, 2015, 3:00 PM
MEETING ROOM 1 C
Present: Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre, Chair
Mayor Adrian Foster
Len Creamer, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
Pastor John Wildeboer, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church
Judy Gales, John Howard Society
Rolf Kluem, Durham Region Police Service
Sheryl Greenham, Erin O'Toole's Office
Marten Wind, Durham Region Police Service
Sheila Hall, Clarington Board of Trade
Gord Weir, Director of Emergency Services
NEW BUSINESS
a) Facilitated Meetin
The meeting began at 1510 hrs with a brief introduction by Mayor Foster. Mayor
Foster outlined the history of the Clarington Safe Communities Committee and its
past achievements. He asked "what is our purpose and what do we want to
accomplish?" Pastor J. Wildeboer proceeded to move forward with the facilitation
process and helped focus the discussion on the public perception of the
municipality, in particular, the feelings of unease and lack of safety on the part of
some citizens. The committee discussed many factors that could cause citizens to
feel unsafe. Each member was asked what category they would fit in from the
choices below.
ACTION
Chris, Len, Gord, Judy
COOPERATION
EDUCATION
Rolf, Len
COMMUNICIATION.
Sheila, Sheryl, Mayor I Marten, Mayor
Clarington Safe - 2 - March 26, 2015
Communities Committee
b) Next Steps
Pastor J. Wildeboer will provide follow up on notes and comments of members.
Chris Newman, Chair
Len Creamer, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement