Just got home from tonights Council meeting and we made the following decisions: a) Laura Klassen from the BC Self-Advocacy Foundation talked to Council about the Benefits of a Diverse Workplace for Local Employers and Communities. Her presentation reminded us to have all of our workplaces as places of work for all peoples... b) Council received a report from Councillor Ivan Bonnell in regards to the June 26th Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning Xeni Gwetin Chief Roger William. Weve agreed to write a congratulatory letter to Chief William and the TNG people for their big legal win as well as offering to co-host a community forum on this subject c) Council agreed to renew our contract with the SPCA for Pound Services until August 2019 d) Council agreed to the new transit fare structure. I voted against this because I feel strongly that people ride transit because they have no other transportation option. The increase of 50 cents, in my opinion, will have a negative effect on those who can least afford it in our community e) Council agreed to apply to CMHC for a $10,000 interest free loan for a feasibility and business planning process for Cariboo Lodge. If we dont move forward on Cariboo Lodge after this process, the loan is forgiven, if we do move forward after the process is complete, the loan must be paid back f) Council gave 3 readings to the Good Neighbour Bylaw. This bylaw will be adopted at our August 19th meeting Please let me know about this meeting or anything else that is on your mind...
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 05:57:53 +0000