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2012-06-11 at 22:06

Committee picked

By Jeff Labine, tbnewswatch.com
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City council has picked the eight committee members that will handle the Thunder Bay Disaster Relief Fund.

Council approved the eight-member committee at Monday night’s council meeting following in camera discussions.

The members will be responsible for fundraising and administering the disaster relief fund, which could be as much as $16 million. The city will have claim forms for the fund available at two public meetings on June 23.

Committee members were picked based on recommendations by council. There were also applicants that city council members reviewed.

The committee members include:

• Lynn Peterson
• Gloria Cyr
• Marv Detweiler
• Mary Lucas
• Wayne Fletcher
• Vince Mirabelli
• Sue Prodaniuk 
• Beverly Ann Sabourin

Council also unanimously passed a resolution that will allow homeowners impacted by the flood to be exempted from late penalties normally charged on unpaid balances. The resolution would also give a credit of $207 for each residential property owners’ water account.

For homeowners not connected to the city’s sewer system, the amount would be $118.

This is a one-time offer from the city.

City infrastructure manager Darrell Matson also gave a general update on the Atlantic Avenue sewage plant at the meeting.
“We’re very happy to announce that as of quarter to six this evening the pumps that we were attempting to commission today have been successful,” Matson said.

“We now have two 500 horsepower motors driving these main sewage pumps and two 800 horsepower motors, which returns that particular station back to its 750 mega litre capacity.”

He added that they will have some big announcements to make in regards to the city’s water reduction strategy at Tuesday’s media conference.

 

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realist says:
What criteria did these people have to meet before they were selected?

Were their backgrounds and credit histories checked to make sure they were worthy and capable of managing a $16-million fund?

Who do these people answer to?

Why was this process done in-camera, what was the city hiding?
6/11/2012 10:36:45 PM
tsb says:
"Why was this process done in-camera, what was the city hiding?"

The city is hiding any disparaging comments it may have made about other applicants, or even the chosen applicants. Think about it: If you were competing with a handful of people for a job, would you want the hiring managers just sitting out front with all the customers going "oh yeah this Realist guys says he knows such and such but his previous employer said...", etc?
6/12/2012 12:24:53 AM
realist says:
Using your analogy, anyone who touches the public purse shouldn't be accountable to the tax payer. Is that the way you really want your money being managed?

Does that mean the media and/or the tax paying public is not allowed to research, report on and ask questions of those in public positions?

If you put yourself in the spotlight, then you can't turn away and hide your face when the light is turned on.
6/12/2012 12:00:31 PM
anon says:
Why don't you become a journalist and ask them yourself? They gave us the info we needed and very timely too; not every question can be answered, especially personal questions like their credit history. You expect a 10 page article on anything the city does...It's tbnewswatch, not the CBC.
6/12/2012 12:31:43 AM
wayne says:
realist, these people were chosen given the fact that they were not directly affected by the flood and have a proven track record for fund raising and networking. Do you possess those skills? Did you put your name forward when the City called for such over a week ago?
6/12/2012 12:27:03 AM
jay-ded says:
Glad to see that the city is continuing to hold true to their policy of having professional board sitters control the operation of this city. Great job!
6/12/2012 2:02:52 AM
jonthunder says:
The poeple who I have some knowledge of on this committee will do a very good job for all parties involved. There were also some very good people proposed and not selected; hence, such a conversation is best held in camera when dealing with a person's ability and charactor versus that of another. Let the committee get on with a very tough task it has been assigned.
6/12/2012 4:28:33 AM
Chaos says:
Does this group reflect the diverse population of Thunder Bay?
6/12/2012 7:37:01 AM
Marak says:
"...and those who applied for the position."

???

Where was this application posted? Is there any benefit to being on the committee? Are expenses being covered? This could start to smell, no pun intended, if the transparency isn't crystal clear...
6/12/2012 8:10:49 AM
Winger says:
anyone want to bet that this mysterious committee doesnt allocate all the funds to those who should be getting it and instead find ways to misappropriate them to other feel good projects or cya scenarios?

I mean really now, are we supposed to trust the likes of Lynn Peterson? Someone who was voted out, probably more so than Hobbes was voted in?

We need a public inquiry into the incompetence of city hall and their inside dealings.

and a credit of $207?? Thats a complete insult. The affected homes should be receiving total credit on their property taxes and sewer rates at least until the city repairs and separates the storm sewer from the sanitary sewers.

Stop taking money for a sewer contract and doing nothing. Start allocating funds to cover everyone's deductible of $2000. Everyone should start by getting that amount at least. Then we can start examining particulars of each victim.

Lynn Peterson? really? really? they couldnt find better people? sheeeeshh!
6/12/2012 9:24:19 AM
central says:
What an excellent choice of committee members! Many of these people have experience with management, large budgets, accountability and compassion. I have seen Lynn Peterson step in and volunteer as well as assist in the help clean up of many homes. Knee deep in sewage helping people get some of their precious keepsake items safe from further damage, all without some of the people even knowing who she was…this was about helping people. She, along with others on the list, and 100’s of city residents, have worked hard to help these flood victims in so many ways. Many have done this without attracting media attention to themselves. They just come and worked hard to help their fellow citizens rather than complaining and blaming. I understand that this has been very difficult for so many people but to know that so many others in this city have helped makes all of this just a little bit easier. Great job City Council on selecting this committee…you chose well!
6/12/2012 10:08:14 AM
unknowncronic says:
bent blinking poles for everyone!!
6/12/2012 10:52:37 AM
crazyforweed says:
Yes!!
6/12/2012 3:59:16 PM
sbn says:
What an excellent choice of people to represent the community! So many questions to be asked regarding this whole affair and these individuals have track records in the community that proves that they can do the work and task at hand.
6/12/2012 11:09:29 AM
tblb says:
I know a few of these folks and think they'll do a great job.
My question: I gave a sizeable donation to the Salvation Army last week. Will any of those, or the Red Cross accumulated donations, make their way to this fund? Had I known this was coming, I would have waited.
6/12/2012 11:26:19 AM
citizenreporter says:
The Salvation Army and Canadian Red cross are not for profit organizations. Money donated to these organizations for flood relief will be used to help those who register and need their services. It's not part of provincial funding, but it stays in town and helps people.
6/13/2012 1:24:29 PM
Poverty 101 says:
-I have the same questions as "Realist" and a nagging feeling of total distrust. I guess we'll be seeing our rates with the City, for everything, go up, too?? Too many problems with this town's spending and now, a real emergency situation,...God protect us and guide the powers that be!
6/12/2012 11:36:34 AM
marshall says:
"For homeowners not connected to the city’s sewer system, the amount would be $118."

Not to diss the outlying city folk, but why are they getting a credit? There was no disruption to water service & they have their own septic systems. Am I incorrect?

6/12/2012 4:27:56 PM
realist says:
Some folks have city water, but not city sewer. I believe folks in the Mount Forest area fall into this category.
6/14/2012 10:11:16 PM
ozone says:
Citizens of Thunder Bay?

Since when does the City appoint people who live year round in Gorham and Ware Township and don't pay City taxes or water to sit on a "City" Board.

Another boondoogle.........

6/12/2012 5:14:02 PM
realist says:
Mr. Mirabelli is unhappy we are asking questions about the process, going as far as to post comments on twitter.

Seems to me a guy who hangs out on twitter bemoaning the comments being made on tbnewswatch might not be the right guy for this committee. Shouldn't he be more concerned about the lives that were ruined by the flood?
6/13/2012 10:22:38 PM
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