Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

9/14/2021 - Minutes I. Call to Order Members Present: Mary Hussmann, Courtney Blasius, Meredith Bushey, Yam Basnet, Andy Siki, Thomas Renner. City Staff Present: Ray Coffey, Jenny Hill, Angela Aldieri, Nate Eddy, Rabin Dahal, Francine T Bahati, Kristine Lott Guests Present: Amber Walsh F Call to Order by: Jean Szilva Meeting Start Time: 7:15 PM Minutes Recorded by: Thomas Renner A II. Public Comment None R III. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Decision: Approved Motion by: Courtney D Second: Meredith IV. City Council Liaison Update None V. Discussion/Approval: Scholarship Policy Please see the Winooski Finance Commission minutes. VI. Discussion/Approval: Grant Policy Please see the Winooski Finance Commission minutes. VII. Discussion/Approval: Fundraising Policy Please see the Winooski Finance Commission minutes. VIII. Discussion: Safe, Healthy, & Connected People Workplan Ray called on Mary to start introductions of the new committee members and all on the zoom to them. Ray explained the recommended policies, and strategies document and explained the shared work-plan. The draft was reviewed on June 26th and on July 19th, the CIty Council approved the document and plan for this year. Ray pulled up the master plan so that commission could review it, he explained the layout of the document and the meanings within.  Ray called on Mary to start introductions of the new committee members and all on the zoom to them. Ray explained the recommended policies, and strategies document and explained the shared work-plan. The draft was reviewed on June 26th and on July 19th, the CIty Council approved the document and plan for this year. Ray pulled up the master plan so that commission could review it, he explained the layout of the document and the meanings within. Ray with Angela and Kristine lead us through each of the items in the plan that fell into the commission's oversight: l The Winooski pool l ESSER funds l recreational programs l Outreach plans for working communities grant T l Develop and execute a plan for commission outreach for membership l Form diversity, equity, and inclusion commission. l Police department items: ¡ recruitment, hiring, internal promotions F ¡ regional dispatch (fire/ems delivery model) ¡ School resource officer discussion ¡ Police department strategic plan update ¡ Adopt statewide policing policies A l Develop a plan for tenancy at O’Brien center l Continue work to bring increased child care options to Winooski residents Improve service delivery through technology l Winooski Fire Department tower/ladder replacement R l Develop plan for management of memorial park l Plan and develop additional volunteer opportunities for youth In addition to Ray et al commentary, the commission made the following remarks: D l Commission members discussed a belief in maintaining a close relationship with new diversity, equity and inclusion commission. l Mary spoke about discussions she has had in regards to bringing our commission closer to the school board and that the head of the school board will likely come and present to the commission. Thomas asked how will this plan be tackled by the commission. Mary explained that each item will come to the committee in a mix of formal and informal means. Ray explained that commissioners can connect with Mary or Hal to get items on the agenda. l Jenny gave an example of where staff may really look to the commission for help. l Meredith asked a question about what committee handles crosswalks, traffic signals, and lights. Ray said it would be the municipal infrastructure commission. l Meredith asked about what the timeline for accomplishing the work plan was, and Ray said that this work plan ran through June 30 2022, but there are items that may well extend past that date despite work happening during FY22. l Mary Hussmann recommended that new commissioners sign up to receive City's email updates as a way to stay up to speed on what's going on in the city. Ray will send commissioners the link to do so. IX. Adjourn Motion by: Courtney Second: Meredith Meeting End Time: 8:06 PM Second: Meredith Meeting End Time: 8:06 PM F T R A D