At the Whitecourt Community Council Meeting on June 7, 2007 people talked about the following business:

Talks

Kananaskis Trip.

Candy liked the mountains and thought she would go again.

Marlene liked the trip because she won bingo three times and saw a baby deer. She also liked the stuffed animals, mountain presentation and information about bear safety.

Cecile arrived later. She said she would like to go back.

Talyna liked the bus trip, cabins and the lodge.

Gary liked everything.

Transportation

Mary Jo provided information about the new bus driver Norm.

Anyone who is interested in apply as a driver needs to forward a resume to Chelsea.

The next Transportation meeting is at the town office on June 14 at 7:00 pm.

Dave invited Sparky’s and Ken’s Cabs to open up ridership to anyone who books 24-hours in advance. He does not want to infringe on the taxis’ business.

The earliest the town will take over the bus is July 1st.

NE PDD Board

Doug Fleming reported that Don Shultz is no longer on the board. Glenn Hennig is the new Chair.

The Conference in Bonnyville is a go but the date is not set.

The Self Advocacy Conference in Lac la Biche is June 20 – 22. Candy and Dale will attend.

Affordable Housing is an important issue in the province. Communities are approaching the problem in different ways. For example Westlock has approval for building 19 of 24 units. The building will be for anyone and inclusive of families, disabled and seniors.

Self Advocacy Summit

Transportation and accommodation will be paid by NE Board. This includes supper and snacks.

Housing

Mary Jo reported that FCSS has some money available but homelessness is the focus, not low income families and individuals.

There is a questionnaire about housing available at Tennille’s Hope Community Kitchen. It is recommended that people complete this. Dale and Candy have completed theirs.

Subsidies have been provided and some landlords have signed for this. These subsidies are available but not enough landlords will sign off.

Whitecourt only has a women’s shelter.

Money could be given to existing homes to renovate to provide basement apartments.

Budget for 2007.08

The Community Council reviewed and approved the budget.

Next Meeting

Next meeting is July 5, 2007