June 17, 2004 minutes
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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Jeanette Collier, Donna Duncan, James Dunn, Janet Gerstner, Paula Gilchrist, Carrie Moore, Vern Norwood and Patti Welty |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Greg Moore, Terri Pippert and Kirsten Roussel |
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STAFF PRESENT: |
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Monica Cardin and Margene Swarts |
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C. Moore called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Approval of the May 27, 2004, minutes
Gilchrist moved to approve the May 27, 2004 minutes. Duncan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Continue Strategic Planning
Swarts recommended the Committee review the needs, goals, and trends lists. If changes are desired, the Committee can discuss them.
Gerstner entered the meeting.
Dunn asked Swarts about the under-funded schools trend and what bearing it had on the Committee. Swarts advised that the Committee was looking at the overall trends that might have some bearing on the global scheme for Lawrence. C. Moore noted that it is identified as a trend.
Swarts stated that the Committee could strike it from the list if they wish.
Gerstner asked if the Committee intentionally divided the list of trends into positives and negatives. Swarts stated that the majority of noted trends were negative. Some more positive trends were mentioned and staff just listed them that way. The Committee agreed that trends would be listed without particular mention of “positive” or “negative”.
After a brief discussion, the Committee agreed to strike “schools will continue to be under-funded” from the trends list.
Further, due to confusion regarding the meaning of some acronyms, the Committee asked staff not to use acronyms when listing items for the Goals List, etc.
There followed a brief discussion regarding annual review/goal setting for the Committee. Gerstner suggested the Committee review their goals every year and reassess goals every three years.
Swarts briefly provided a background on various grants and how the “Step Up to Better Housing” strategy was created.
Norwood entered the meeting.
The Committee continued with the Strategic Planning process.
Gilchrist left the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Dunn stated he was concerned about the wording regarding “older women will be at-risk – low wages and no insurance” trend and believed it should be changed to include older men as well. Swarts agreed to change the trend to state, “elderly will continue to be at risk”.
The Committee completed discussion of the goals and priorities lists and created a new list of Goals. Swarts will provide the revised information to the Committee prior to the July meeting.
Adjourn
There being no further business, miscellaneous issues, or public present for comment, Gerstner moved to adjourn the meeting. Collier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.