City of Aurora Complete Count Committee met Sept. 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Roll Call:
Present: Please see attached sign in sheet Approval of Minutes: Yes vote- 2 abstained
I. Introductions/Opening Remarks – Caputo/Thomas
Brian asked for vote of last month’s minutes. Noted above.
II. Update on City Complete Count activities
a. Recap of training and media briefing: Brian asked about comments regarding training. Discussion on topics and steps going forward. Brian solicited comments on the training that the Census Bureau conducted for the committee in August. He also reported that Vice Chair Angie Thomas and he presented information on the census and the committee's activities at the Mayor's media briefing on September 3. Additionally, Brian indicated that Vice Chair Thomas and he attended state legislators' Census Tour event in Aurora on September 7.
b. Staff reports (COGS, Grants, Outreach Efforts, etc.) John and Dee briefed committee on upcoming events, marketing materials available and grants that may be available in the future.
c. Mayor’s Office – Aurora Census Canvass Day: Chuck shared Dan and he attended Elgin kickoff event and that City of Aurora will conduct an event similar end of October-first of November time frame.
d. Congressional support (Chuck Nelson)
e. DuPage County CCC – Brian Caputo/Alderman Smith -Brian reported that the DuPage CCC is in the process of developing a formal action plan for its census- related work. He suggested that it may be advantageous for our committee to develop an action plan as well.
f. Kane County CCC – Angie Thomas -The Kane County CCC has been working with Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) to apply for funding from IDHS for a regional Census Initiative. The Kane County CCC is set to have its initial meeting in October.
Kendall County CCC – Alderman Ed Bugg
g. Reports from CCC Members
III. Sub-committees- Draft flow chart will be created and sent out via email for sign- ups.
IV. Future Agenda Topics
V. Other business
VI. Future meetings: October 23, 7:30 AM, City Hall, 5th floor November & December TBD
Adjournment 8:40 a.m.
https://www.aurora-il.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09252019-2007
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