Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Housing Authority Board Opening

The Great Falls Housing Authority Board has one opening for a five-year term through May 31, 2016. The GFHA Board consists of seven commissioners appointed by the City Commission. The Housing Authority provides safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable housing for the community’s low income residents. They also set policy for operation and management of public housing properties; HUD-Section 8 programs, and other affordable housing programs. The Board also serves as the loan committee for the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program. Expertise in the legal field is desired. Board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at noon, for approximately two hours. For more information, contact Kevin Hager at 453-4311.

Applications are available at the City Manager's Office, Civic Center, Room 201, by calling 455-8450; or may be obtained from the Advisory Boards section on the City's website. Application deadline is Friday, June 10, 2011, by 5:00 p.m.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of May 30, 2011

Council of Councils:
When: Tuesday, May 31 at 7:00pm
Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:
Update on the proposed Large Vehicle Parking Ordinance - Jennifer Reichelt
More info. on the tabled Disorderly Premise Ordinance - Greg Doyon
Info. on the K-9 fundraising project - Cyndi Baker and police officers

NC#6
When: Wednesday, June 1 at 7:00pm
Where: Sunnyside School music room

Agenda:
Info. on the area's water pressure and infrastructure - Public Works
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#3
When: Thursday, June 2 at 7:00pm
Where: Riverview School library

Agenda:
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#6 is also looking for a voting resident of the council area to fill a vacancy. If interested, contact Patty Cadwell at 455-8496.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Skate Park Open Discussion

When: Thursday, May 26 at 5:30pm
Where: At the skate park. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will move inside to the Girl Scout building.

Agenda:
Topics to be addressed include: 
*Graffiti
*Current safety concerns
*Possibility of opening the park to BMX bikers and skateboarders.

Everyone with an interest in the skate park is encouraged to attend.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of May 23, 2011

Only one meeting will be held this week:

NC#4
When: Thursday, May 26 at 6:30pm
Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:
K-9 fundraising project - Judy Tankink
Community Policing Officer - Travis Palmer
Update on Park and Recreation activities - Patty Rearden
Update on the property located at 4727 2nd Avenue North
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

City Commission Work Session, May 17, 2011

When: Tuesday, May 17 at 6:00pm
Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:
Mountain View Sports Complex – Matt Molen

Monday, May 9, 2011

Neighborhood Councils - Week of May 9, 2011

Four councils are meeting this week:

NC#7
When: Monday, May 9 at 7:00pm
Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:
Update from Community Policing Officer, Jesse Slaughter
Problem properties
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#1
When: Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00pm
Where: Meadow Lark School library

Agenda:
Info. on a fundraising project for K-9 units for the police dept.
Update from Community Policing Officer, Daniel Smith
Intro. from City Commission candidate Cyndi Baker
Proposed changes to a city ordinance governing keeping of honeybees in the city
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#2
When: Wednesday, May 11 at 7:00pm
Where: West Elementary School cafeteria

Agenda:
Intro. from Planning/Community Development Director Wendy Thomas
Update from Community Policing Officer Jeff Bragg
Info. from NeighborWorks Great Falls on the potential purchase of county parkland
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#9
When: Thursday, May 12 at 7:00pm
Where: Room 105 of the Great Falls High School South Campus

Agenda:
Info. on a fundraising project for K-9 units for the police dept.
Update from Community Policing Officer Jonathan Runner
Intro. from City Commission candidate Cyndi Baker
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

City Commission Work Session

When: Tuesday, May 3 at 5:45 pm
Where: Gibson Room

Agenda:
1.Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) Agreement – Mike Haynes and Charlie Sheets

2.Recreational Vehicle Discussion – Jennifer Reichelt

Neighborhood Councils - Week of May 2, 2011

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#6
When: Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00pm
Where: Sunnyside School Music Room

Agenda:
Committee reports
Community policing officer
Neighborhood concerns

NC#3
When: Thursday, May 5 at 7:00pm
Where: Riverview Elementary School Library

Agenda:
Committee reports
Community policing officer
Valleyview lot annexation and zoning
Fundraising for K-9 units
Neighborhood concerns