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SUSTAINABLE CLARINGTON COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting of August 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Mezzanine Meeting Room, Clarington Public Library, Bowmanville
Present: Michael Patrick, Chair
Mike Dymarski
Suzanne Elston
Ian Kruis
Kerry Meydam
Kira Nowick
Councillor Ron Hooper
Regrets: Allan Hewitt
Lorraine Jones
Mayor Adrian Foster
Also Present: Curry Clifford, Corporate Initiatives Officer
Linda Coutu, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
1. WELCOME
Chair Michael Patrick welcomed the Committee members to the last meeting of this
committee.
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2014
Moved by Mike Dymarski, seconded by Kerry Meydam
THAT the minutes of the June 25, 2014 meeting be approved.
CARRIED.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL REPORT
The Committee members reviewed the final report and made some minor editorial
changes. The Committee members then added their signatures to the completed
document.
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5. DISCUSSION OF LOGISTICS AND TIME FOR PRESENTING THE FINAL
REPORT
Michael Patrick agreed to circulate copies of his power point presentation to Committee
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members prior to the Council meeting of September 15.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Michael Patrick thanked everyone for their involvement on this committee and advised
that he is proud of their accomplishment. Mr. Patrick also stated that this is one of the
most constructive committees that he has ever been associated with. Mr. Patrick went on
to thank Council and Staff of the Municipality of Clarington for their support.
Kira Nowick asked whether or not this committee would provide any direction to a future
Sustainability Committee, if one was appointed by Council, but it was agreed that this
will be a Council decision.
Mike Dymarski advised that he now has a better understanding of how the Municipality
of Clarington works, and has an appreciation for the dedicated municipal staff and
volunteers within the community.
Councillor Ron Hooper thanked everyone for their contribution to the Sustainability
Committee, on behalf of Mayor Foster and Council.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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