December 7, 2006 Minutes (Kathy Fode Room, South Park Center)
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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Katherine Dinsdale, Jane Faubion, Kim Gouge, Helen Hartnett, Phil Hemphill, Loring Henderson, Rick Marquez, Shirley Martin-Smith, Robert Mosely |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Mike Monroe |
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STAFF PRESENT: |
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Lesley Rigney and Margene Swarts |
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PUBLIC PRESENT: |
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Faubion called the meeting to order at 8:30 am.
Introductions
Members introduced themselves.
Elect Chair
Faubion stated she was resigning as Chair.
Marquez moved to nominate and elect Shirley Martin-Smith as Chair. Henderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Thoughtstorm Exercise
Ann Marie Glodich and George Thompson facilitated the exercise, asking questions and helping the group reach consensus on the answers.
1. What desires do we have in common?
To have a visible accomplishment/success within the next six months.
2. Under what conditions would we operate most successfully as a group?
As a team with common goals, common language, and common understanding.
3. What steps toward implementing the plan are we confident that we could take in the next six months and what is the first step?
Develop a concrete vision for what a 24/7 shelter would look like in Lawrence.
Other Business
The group talked about restructuring the meetings to make public comment more useful. It was decided to allow public comment after the introduction of designated agenda items and prior to CCH discussion and action. Public comment must pertain to the specified agenda item and will have a time limit. This structure resembles the City Commission public comment procedure. The new procedure will be explained at the beginning of the next CCH meeting.
The group agreed to move beyond frustration and discouragement to produce results and to stop members from venting frustration and discouragement during meetings.
Action Planning
The following list of action items was developed:
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 12:45 pm.