Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Neighborhood Councils - Week of January 30, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#6
When: Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sunnyside School Music Room

Agenda:
Community Policing Officer update
Eight Ball Inn noise
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

When: Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Riverview School Multi-purpose Room

Agenda:
Community Policing Officer update
Traffic discussion - Jerry McKinley, City Traffic Supervisor
Riverview Storm Drainage project update
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Friday, January 27, 2012

February 2012 SCORE Meeting

When: Thursday, Feb. 2 at noon
Where: Meadowlark Country Club
RSVP: By Jan. 31 to Gary Schlaeger at 761-4434 or gdschlaeger@yahoo.com

SCORE TO PRESENT SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES

Madelyn Krezowski, representing Exergy Development Group, a multifaceted renewable energy company entrenched in wind, solar, bioenergy, geothermal and hydro will be the featured program speaker at a noon roundtable meeting of SCORE on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Meadowlark Country Club. Exergy's business is focused on increasing efficiencies in the renewable energy industry. They build projects that are socially beneficial, environmentally responsible and enhance economic viability in communities. Exergy is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

SCORE counselors and business leaders from central Montana will learn about many small business opportunities that exist in the wind, solar, bioenergy, geothermal, and hydro business sectors. SCORE is sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Great Falls Chapter caters to the start-up and expansion needs of entrepreneurs within a 100 mile radius.

We encourage you to invite anyone who may be interested in working or may be able to expand their business to include the renewable energy sector to attend this February 2 noon roundtable meeting at the Meadowlark Country Club. For reservations or more information on this program, please contact me at the SCORE office 761-4434 or gdschlaeger@yahoo.com prior to Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

GARY SCHLAEGER, SCORE Chapter Chair

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Council of Council's Meeting

As its name implies, the Council of Councils is a body made up of members representing each of the Neighborhood Councils. The Council of Councils meets at least once each year. Each representive shares the current goals and projects of his/her Neighborhood Council and participates in discussions of issues that impact all of the Neighborhood Councils.


When: Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Update and progress on the proposed Large Vehicle Parking Ordinance
Meet and greet the new Chief of Police, Dave Bowen
Cascade County Conservation District, proposed district expansion
Council sharing

Neighborhood Councils - Week of January 23, 2012

Only one council is meeting this week:

NC#4
When: Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:
Election of officers
Review of bylaws
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Community Development Council Board Opening

The City Commission is seeking one citizen interested in serving on the Community Development Council to fill the remainder of a three-year term through October 31, 2012. The Council consists of ten members appointed by the City Commission. The Community Development Council reviews CDBG funding applications and makes recommendations to the City Commission concerning funding from the City's annual Community Development Block Grant. Interested applicants must be live within the city limits. The Council meets on demand, generally in February and March. For more information, contact Chris Imhoff at 455-8407.

Applications are available at the City Manager's Office, Civic Center, Room 201, or by calling 455-8450. Application deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of Jan. 16, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#5
When: Monday, Jan. 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: GF Clinic Specialty Center

Agenda:
Election of officers
Review of bylaws
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#8
When: Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: GF Transistion Center, Women's Annex

Agenda:
Election of officers
Review of bylaws
Community garden
Black Eagle Falls Overlook
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Saturday, January 14, 2012

City Work Session, Jan. 17, 2012

When: Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:
1. Industrial Wastewater Rates – Jim Rearden
2. City-County Health Department Update – Alisha Thompson
3. Safer Grant Application – Randy McCamley
4. Fire Rescue Exchange – Randy McCamley

Monday, January 9, 2012

ECP Board Meeting, January 2012

When: Monday, Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: City Commission Chambers, Civic Center

Agenda:
A. FINANCIAL REPORTS
B. NEW BUSINESS

1. Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
2. Accept Board Meeting Minutes from December 5, 2011

C. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
1. Southern Montana Bankruptcy Update

D. GENERAL AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
1. Public Comment

E. ECP BOARD MEETING DATES FOR CONSIDERATION
1. February 6, 2012

F. ADJOURN

Neighborhood Councils - Week of January 9, 2012

Four councils are meeting this week:
When: Monday, Jan. 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Election of officers
Review of bylaws
Legislative redistricting discussion
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

When: Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Meadow Lark School Library

Agenda:
Election of officers
Review of bylaws
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

When: Wednesday, Jan 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: West Elementary School Cafeteria

Agenda:
Election of officers
Review of bylaws
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

When: Thursday, Jan 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: GFHS, South Campus, Room #106

Agenda:
Election of officers
Review of bylaws
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Monday, January 2, 2012

Meet Your Elected Officials Open House

When: Tuesday, Jan. 3 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Gibson Room at the Civic Center

To welcome in the New Year, the City of Great Falls will be hosting a “Meet Your Elected Officials” Open House for members of the public on Tuesday, January 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Gibson Room of the Civic Center (#2 Park Drive South).

This is an opportunity for residents to meet their elected City officials including the Mayor and City Commission, the Municipal Judge and Neighborhood Council members. The Open House will be held in place of the Commission’s regularly scheduled work session and light refreshments will be served.

For more information regarding Tuesday’s Open House contact Jennifer Reichelt, Deputy City Manager at 455-8417.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of January 2, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:
When: Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sunnyside School Music Room

Agenda:
Election of officers
Review of bylaws
Noise complaints from the 8 Ball Inn
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

When: Thursday, Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Riverview School Multi-purpose Room

Agenda:
Election of officers
Review of bylaws
Requested closure of a portion of 6th Street N.E. by Montana Refining
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns