April 14th, 1975

202 housing units - 130 units of which will be for families ~ and the
residue for couples with no children, senior citizens, and single persons,
and that it is Proposed to have representatives from each of the cluster
areas to help and participate in running the project. Mr. Casson stated
that if the people will co-operate in maintaining their own areas, the
Savings will be reflected in lower rentals, and commented that if the
people understand they are going to have security of tenure, they will
then appreciate the development for what it is.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

otice of Motion~ From the City Clerk, April 9th, 1975, advising of a Notice of
1d.Traboulay-re

public partic- Motion proposed by Alderman Traboulay at last week's Council meeting to

the effect that public participation be permitted in Budget meetings
meetings
after the preliminary work has been completed.

Alderman Traboulay referred to the fact that a few years ago, on
Mayor Campbell's initiative, representatives of ratepayers groups were
permitted to participate in budget meetings and stated he believed in

having well~informed citizens.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That representatives of active ratepayer groups in the City as well
as other interested parties be invited to budget meetings of Council

Prior to final adoption of the 1975 City Budget for information and

Participation. Carried.
Aldermen Keryluk and Mabbett voted against the resolution.

Prior to passage of tle foregoing resolution, a discussion ensued,
and Alderman Ranger inquired what Alderman Traboulay could see happening
if those that attended disagreed with the Council's views. Alderman
Traboulay replied that he is looking for input to help the Council make
decisions. Alderman Mabbett stated he has no strong objections to
public participation, but pointed out that it is getting pretty late to
Start this year. Mayor Campbell stated he was not opposed to the suggestion
Proposed by Alderman Traboulay; however, Alderman Keryluk stated he
would question very strongly that there would be any major changes in
the budget with any kind of particpation, and advised he agreed with the
comments made by Alderman Mabbett with respect to lateness of time,

CORKESPONDENCE & REPORTS FOR INFORMATION:

Mar./75 report- From the Fire Chief, being the March, 1975 report of ‘the Fire
Fire Dept.

Ald. Traboulay Department. Alderman Traboulay referred to the subject of backyard

re "backyard"

burning burning, and Suggested that this should be permitted in the spring and

fall.