Unofficial Strategic Planning Session Minutes March 29 30, 2018 The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education 1197 S Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602 Thursday, March 29, 2018 8:30 AM Present: Jace Brooks, Lynette Howard, John Heard Absent: Charlotte J. Nash, Tommy Hunter The Strategic Planning Session was facilitated by Mara Shaw and Langston Holbrook with the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government. The Board visited Four Athens, a nonprofit organization supporting entrepreneurship in Athens, where Jordan Burke provided information on that organization. David Lynn and Linda Ford of the Athens Downtown Development Authority gave a tour and overview of development in downtown Athens. No Official Action Taken. Friday, March 30, 2018 8:30 AM Present: Charlotte J. Nash, Jace Brooks, Lynette Howard, John Heard Absent: Tommy Hunter The Strategic Planning Session was facilitated by Mara Shaw and Langston Holbrook with the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government. No Official Action Taken.
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Strategic Planning Session March 29-30, 2018 The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Athens, Georgia
Welcome and Overview Charlotte Nash Mara Shaw
Facilitator Roles Keep the conversation focused Make sure everyone is heard Help the group work towards consensus Keep a written record (of consensus agreements) Answer questions
Strategic Planning Session Agenda Day 1 Thursday, March 29, 2018: 8:30 am Arrival and Continental Breakfast 9:00 am Welcome and Overview 9:30 am Defining the County Priorities 10:30 am Break 10:45 am Continue the Process of Defining the County Priorities Noon Lunch
Day 1 Agenda - Continued 1:00 pm County Priorities Current Status and Future Expectations 2:45 pm Break and Hotel Check In 3:30 pm Shuttle Departs for Downtown 3:45 pm Tour of Downtown and Small Business Incubator Site 5:45 pm Complete Tour and Arrive for Dinner Porterhouse Grill* Shuttles Provided for Return to the Georgia Center Hotel after Dinner
Defining the County Priorities Ensuring Mobility and Access by providing and maintaining a transportation infrastructure that meets the diverse and evolving needs of the community. What does each priority mean and what does it look like? Cultivating an environment that promotes a sense of Livability and Comfort within every segment of the community. Maintaining a Strong and Vibrant Local Economy by engaging with our partners and supporting local businesses to achieve the common goal of a thriving economy
10:30 am 10:45 am
Defining the County Priorities Encouraging Communication and Engagement by seeking to keep every segment of our community and organization engaged in and knowledgeable of County operations What does each priority mean and what does it look like? Maintaining a Smart and Sustainable Government by consistently operating based on sound reasoning with a longterm focus Emphasizing a Safe and Healthy Community in all County decisions and actions
Noon 1:00 pm Lunch Magnolia Ballroom Salon 5 First Floor
Current Status of County Priorities Mobility and Access Where are we now on each priority? Livability and Comfort Strong and Vibrant Local Economy Communication and Engagement Smart and Sustainable Government Safe and Healthy Community
Future Expectations Where do we want to be in two years with each priority? What does success look like for each priority? How will we know when we get there?
Break and Hotel Check In
3:30 Shuttle Departure for Downtown Meet in Hotel Lobby
Schedule for Tomorrow Day 2: March 30, 2018 7:30 am Breakfast Magnolia Salon 5 8:30 am Session Start Room K/L
Safe and Healthy Community Where are we now? Where do we want to be in two years with each priority?
Welcome and Good Morning! Recap of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2
Strategic Planning Session Agenda Day 2 Friday, March 30, 2018: 8:30 am Final Discussion of Current Status and Future Expectations Safe & Healthy Community
Day 2 Agenda Continued 1:00 pm Future Focused: Development of Strategies and Objectives 2:30 pm Break 2:45 pm Future Focused: Development of Strategies and Objectives 3:30 pm Review of Next Steps 3:45 pm Closing Thoughts, Evaluations, and Adjournment
County Priorities Defined Priority: Ensuring Mobility and Access by providing and maintaining a transportation infrastructure that meets the diverse and evolving needs of the community. Defined: Ensuring Mobility and Access through effective land use planning, and by providing and maintaining an efficient transportation system that meets the the diverse and evolving needs of our community. Priority: Cultivating an environment that promotes a sense of Livability and Comfort within every segment of the community. Defined: Cultivating a strong community through collaboration and partnerships that promote Livability and Comfort.
County Priorities Defined Priority: Maintaining a Strong and Vibrant Local Economy by engaging with our community partners and supporting local businesses to achieve the common goal of a thriving economy Defined: Grow and maintain a Strong and Vibrantly Connected Economy by partnering with all citizens to foster, expand and support businesses, development and redevelopment to achieve a thriving community. Priority: Encouraging Communication and Engagement by seeking to keep every segment of our community and organization engaged in and knowledgeable of County operations Defined: Through active Listening and Engagement with our community, we will tell our story and report our actions through multiple platforms.
County Priorities Defined Priority: Maintaining a Smart and Sustainable Government by consistently operating based on sound reasoning with a long-term focus Defined: Maintaining a Smart and Sustainable Government by consistently operating based on sound reasoning and and best practices with a longlong-term focus. Priority: Emphasizing a Safe and Healthy Community in all County decisions and actions Defined: Ensure a Safe Community by providing superior and comprehensive services, engaging partners to create a Healthy Gwinnett.
Review of Future Expectations Mobility and Access Livability and Comfort Strong and Vibrant Local Economy Communication and Engagement Smart and Sustainable Government Safe and Healthy Community
9:45 am 10:15 am Break and Hotel Check out
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Group 1 Prioritize Future Expectations Mobility and Access Livability and Comfort
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Group 2 Prioritize Future Expectations Strong and Vibrant Local Economy Communication and Engagement
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Group 3 Prioritize Future Expectations Smart and Sustainable Government Safe and Healthy Community
Noon 1:00 pm Lunch Magnolia Ballroom Salon 5 First Floor
Future Focus: Objectives and Strategies
Future Focus: Objectives and Strategies Group 1 Mobility and Access Who is responsible? Livability and Comfort Who are your key partners and their roles? What is the first step?
Future Focus: Objectives and Strategies Group 2 Strong and Vibrant Local Economy Communication and Engagement Who is responsible? Who are your key partners and their roles? What is the first step?
Future Focus: Objectives and Strategies Group 3 Smart and Sustainable Government Who is responsible? Safe and Healthy Community Who are your key partners and their roles? What is the first step?
2:30 pm 2:45 pm
Closing Thoughts, Evaluations, and Adjournment Final questions Closing thoughts 2019 Session Date? Evaluations Adjournment
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