2021-02-26-VISION2025-min (First minutes under new committee name)

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these action items forward. Fernando added that this involves a much longer discussion, and will put it on the agenda for our next meeting. Bob commented that there are really two areas of communications that we need to work on. One being the pulling of information-where residents looking for information go to the website can easily find what they are looking for. Whereas the other being the pushing of information for a specific initiative or project. Mark asked how we might push these findings along and keep the momentum. Fernando agreed that we need to think about how past reports and findings fit with our charge. Margaret commented that a townwide communications plan is important and has yet to be done. Margaret added that there is no coordination with the Town Public Information Officer, and that is an area we need to look at it because he has the expertise that different department need. Topics for future Committee consideration (post communications civic culture, emerging community values,town density, community public health, poverty pockets, e-government, others) Fernando mentioned that he has been in touch with the Assistant Town Manager for Land Use, Carol Kowalski, and the Planning Director,Amanda Loomis, as it related to some of the committee's goals. Fernando also noted that Katharine sent out the 27 committee goals put together by Candy from various conversations and events over the years. Civic culture has been the one piece that we have been most concerned with. We need to think about that and nurture what reinforces this civic process. Candy commented that she has been thinking about the existing website and using it as an archive. Candy added that the committee might want to think about how it might present its past work as we transition to a new website.The survey will validate whether these 27 goals are still relevant. Fernando added that they are not set in stone and are certainly still valid today. Candy agreed, but the new survey findings should be checked against specific pieces of what is important right now. Fernando reviewed some of the issues in the document referencing the 27 goals. Marian commented that as it pertains to public health, Melissa Interess, in conjunction with the Mental Health Task Force, are putting together a survey. Although the survey is primarily focused on mental health, it will also get information related to physical health. Marian further added that before we do anything related to that topic,we might want to review the results of the survey first. Fernando agreed. 3