Citizen's Advisory Commission (formerly Review & Comment)

Review & Comment Commission Minutes July 30, 2012 Commissioners Other Attendees Leslie Mendenhall Lori Wilshire Mark Cookson David Villiotti Kevin Moriarty Joseph Goodman Jeanne Gottesman Corey Genest – Not Present Alderman Cookson to take minutes for the Review & Comment Commission Proposed Agenda Questions / concerns regarding process Revamp process Review current process Changes made to application Role of volunteers Suggestion to be considered 1. Bring old application back 2. Bring all volunteers for final evening of disbursement of funds 3. Comment sheets sheets more specific Public Comment Joe G. Goals for prior year…were they met?; goals for this year All members of commission and board invited at end; whole vetting. Leslie: Where is goal focus? Have it be goal oriented…speak with Human Affairs Committee. Aldermen Lori Wilshire suggested reviewing City’s consolidated plan – 5yr Can be found on the City’s urban planning site To be reevaluated in 2015 Ideas Extra step for agencies receiving a >30% funding cut Fundraising item on Revenue & Expense of Pg 2 of the application. Don’t only associate Fundraising Expense with Fundraising Revenue If there are aspects of the previous application which is important to include in current it will be reviewed at the next meeting. Additional Comments Site visits Campaign to engage more volunteers / volunteer recruitment / reflective of population Commissions have a uniform process they follow – tbd Comment sheets Splitting up applications based on topics; not random Actions Interpretation of ordinance regarding R&C / Is the R&C autonomous or subject to aldermen? Terms – Reappointment Process Volunteers in final meeting required? City Clerk – followup regarding volunteers / where does volunteers’ job end? – Mark Action