HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Government Services Committee - Meeting Date: 9/3/2013Government Services Committee
Tuesday— September 3, 2013
Regular Meeting Minutes
Council Conference Room
5850 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, AZ
Councilmember Manny Martinez called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. Present were
Councilmember Manny Martinez, Councilmember Samuel Chavira and Councilmember
Ian Hugh. Also in attendance were Kristen Krey, Kriss Carneal and Opal Evans of the
Glendale Citizen Corps.
1 —Approval of Minutes:
Councilmember Hugh made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 4, 2013 GSC
meeting. Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. Motion approved.
2 — Resignations: Jessica Galbavy (Yucca) Board of Adjustment. Beverly Marshall
Ocotillo) Commission on Persons with Disabilities. Gail Meyers (Mayoral) Parks &
Recreation Advisory Commission. Tony Passalacqua (Cholla) Personnel Board. JoAnn
Lee (Cholla) Arts Commission.
3 — Presentation of National Preparedness at Commission Meetings: Presented by
Opal Evans, a representative for the Glendale Citizen Corps, who helps engaged citizens
get the proper training so they are able to support first responders on emergencies. Ms.
Evans and/or representatives of Glendale Citizen Corps would like to attend
board/commission meetings to educate our community on national preparedness and do a
30 minute presentation in the month of September. After finishing all the presentations
with each commission, Glendale Citizen Corps will do a follow-up with the information
collected at the presentations and share with the Board/Commission members.
Councilmembers suggested posting the link to Glendale Citizen Corps on the district
website and add in the e-newsletters. Kriss Carneal will send all staff liaisons an e-mail
asking them to participate in this event.
4 Boards & Commissions Advanced Training Class: Kristen shared some
background to the new Councilmembers on how we used to pay $3,000 for a consultant
to do an all-day training class on a Saturday twice a year. Kristen revised the training by
having a focus group with existing Chair and Vice Chair, and used other resources from
leadership profiles. This training was reduced to 3 hour training. Kristen advised that this
was the best class she has trained. The commissioners showed great public speaking
skills and leadership qualities. The attendees were really engaged during the training and
received exceptional feedback. One commissioner said it would be nice if a
Councilmember would attend a meeting to just say thanks for their service.
5 Year End Report Memos from each Board/Commission: A copy of memos from
staff liaisons showing each Board/Commission accomplishments, mission and purpose
was provided. These reports help Boards/Commissions to keep focused on their mission
and purpose. Copies of these reports will be shared with full Council and will follow up
with any comments or concerns at the next GSC meeting.
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6—Next GSC Meeting: October 1, 2013.
Note there will be a swearing in ceremony for the Water Services Advisory Commission
on September 10, 2013.
7—Request for Motion to Adjourn.
At 10:35 a.m. Councilmember Hugh made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Chavira
seconded the motion.
Prepared by Kriss Carneal
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