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                                                                                                                           M I N U T E S

GENERAL COMMITTEE

2007-12-17
Meeting No.34

Finance & Administrative Issues                                                              Community Services Issues

Chair:                                      Councillor J. Virgilio                                    Chair:                           Councillor A. Chiu

Chair, Budget Sub-Ctte:      Councillor D. Horchik                                  Environment & Sustainability Issues

Chair: IT Sub-Ctte:               Reg. Councillor J. Jones                              Chair:                           Councillor E. Shapero

Chair: Grants Sub-Ctte:       Councillor V. Burke                                     

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                       

 

Attendance

 

Mayor F. Scarpitti

Regional Councillor J. Jones

Regional Councillor J. Heath

Regional Councillor T. Wong

Regional Councillor G. Landon

Councillor V. Burke

Councillor. E. Shapero

Councillor J. Virgilio

Councillor C. Moretti

Councillor J. Webster

Councillor D. Horchik

Councillor L. Kanapathi

Councillor A. Chiu

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

A. Seabrooke, Director, Strategic Services

P. Loukes, Director, Operations

C. Raynor, Committee Clerk

 

The General Committee convened at the hour of 11:00 a.m. with Councillor J. Virgilio in the Chair.

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

None disclosed

 

1.         CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS (12.0)                                                          No attachment
            R. Dominico, ext. 6920

 

Mr. K. Neumann, Senior Vice President of Environics Research, presented an overview of the Citizen Survey Results. Mr. Neumann noted the objectives of the survey and briefly outlined the methodology employed. It was noted that 1019 residents responded.

 

The Committee was provided with a breakdown of the results under a number of broad headings such as satisfaction with services, long term vision, and social values. Committee was also presented with a breakdown of the Town’s demographics.

 

It was noted that the sample size is statistically significant.

 

There was discussion about the analysis of this survey and the Click With Markham survey. Staff agreed to provide a similar presentation on the results of the Click survey.

 

Committee requested clarification on how the sample was selected and received confirmation that all Wards were represented. Committee suggested that carrying out more regular surveys will be beneficial. It was also stated that results may be different between longer term residents and new immigrants and that it may be useful to track the differences.

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Mayor Scarpitti

 

That the presentation from Mr. K. Neumann, Senior Vice President of Environics Research, providing an overview of the Citizen Survey Results be received.

CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The General Committee adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

 

 

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