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Considerable discussion ensued relative to the general apathy shown
at the various All-Candidates Heetings being held ‘at -this time and
Whether there would be attendance at a public hearing should it be
called. Alderman Wright referred to a report that had been compiled
by- the Comnittee for United Way for the Lower Mainland which would be

useful reference material.
**Mr. Doug Vater entered the meeting. Time 8:00 P. M.

The Chairman recognized Mr. Vater, Chairman of the Board of S.H.A.R,E.,
and also introduced Mr, Gray, Child Care Comellor with Horizons, who

was representing his associate, Richard Fleck, this evening. The Chairman
advised the Conmittee that they had heard that Mr. Richard Fleck has
resigned from his position with Horizons,

Hr, Doug Vater referred to the S.H.A.R.E.. letter dated October 1, 1979

to the Minister of Human Resources detailing the severe problems facing
the families in Schoo] District No. 43. A reply from the Minister dated
November 2, 1979 was then re of the Comnitt

that a report was b

Specific problems,

C6-Urdinator, F

Receiving Home, whi ’ i Mini t

Horizons Recei i i ments or diagnostic
services, but require behaviour observation

ay.

John Naddalozzo read aloud the letter dated October 17, 1979 addressed
to the Minister which set out the problem areas and were broken into

the following sections:

(a) Grant notification,
(b) Granting Procedure.

Mr. Doug Vater advised that he was seeking a meeting with the Regional
‘lanager and that the 6% budget was presented today. He referred also

to the Selection Committee for the new Director, who will upon appointment
select his assistant, Mr. Vater clarified the wording that the "inistry
do not want an assessnient centre, just a receiving centre, He concluded
by giving an update of the actions of the Board of Directors,

The Chair recognized Mr. Dan Gray from Horizons Receiving. Mr. Gray
Stated that his associate, Mr, Richard Fleck, had asked him to comment
on his reasons for leaving. He stated that the situation had pushed
Mr. Fleck into resigning; together with Other factors. tir, Gray con-
tinued that the Horizons Receiving Home is doing the same job with less
money and fewer people. In addition to the Director Teaving, a Child
Care Counsellor has also left. In essence, the Government says that if
you need more money, just cut the service,

i. Vater advised the Committee that they were hoping to bring in some
nteer help which would be under the directorship of the Present staff

and the new Director,

Considerable discussion ensued on the yuidelines for the Receiving Home,
It was evident that the Department of Human Resources wer
the program, but did not want as much assess

that the ney

onbined with

Alderman Goudzwaard suggested that there be a Press release followed by
a puulic hearing with a possible public enquiry efore meetings were
held between the Horizons Board and the Director. Due to the time re-
quired to formulate a Public hearing, the committee Was acvised that the
meetings would be held Prior thereto, but the knowledge that a hearing
Was being scheduled would be beneficial,