Steering Committee Meeting Minutes:  

October 26, 2006        1:00pm – 3:00pm

First Presbyterian Church, Newport OR.

www.lincolntenyearplan.org

Members Present:  Susie Gonzales, Bridget Dix, Hannah Rosenau, Tom Hatley, Anne Swinehart, Don Taylor, Bill Hall, Richard Sherlock, Gina Knabe-Umble

1. Review of first stakeholder meeting

Postive: Well attended and great participation

              New information gained

              New organizations represented

To Work On:  Bring in more people from the business sector

                        Work more with landlords and motels

                        Stay within time limits

Discussion of names of people to add to Stakeholder committee

2. Agenda for 2^nd Stakeholder meeting ( Nov.9^th)

            Finish hearing reports on causes of homelessness:

Sherlock, Progin, Guiwits, Daylong

Present compiled statistics regarding people who are experiencing homelessness            and other housing information given at previous meeting

Invite people who have experienced homelessness to share what caused them to become homeless and what services would help to prevent it

Move into open discussion of prevention strategies

3. Mission and Vision Statement

            These were approved by the group:

Mission Statement:

The purpose of this steering committee is to develop a 10-year affordable housing plan for Lincoln County with a special focus on chronic homelessness. The plan will identify the problem, identify specific solutions and goals, and establish timelines and resources for meeting those goals.

Vision Statement:

All people in Lincoln County have the opportunity to live in a decent, safe and sanitary home that allows for their physical, emotional and economic well-being.”

4. Community Forums

v     Lincoln City: Second panel discussion about housing needs facilitated by Mayor Lori Hollingsworth tentatively scheduled for Dec.06/Jan.07

v     Community Issues Forum of South County will host a community event in Jan. 2007 in Waldport.  Bill Hall and Hannah Rosenau will coordinated with this group about topics/speakers/publicity etc.

5. Other Comments

Language:  Remember we are talking about people and their lives so let’s use appropriate and respectful language which reflects that.  Suggestions are to say “people who are experiencing homelessness” and “people facing housing issues” rather that “the homeless”.

There was interest in finding a current inventory of rentals and housing units in Lincoln County.  Land use maps or realtors might hold this information.

A need for a “community map” which displays how issues and areas interact was shared (i.e. how agencies, business sector, individuals, banks, etc. are involved  in housing).

Next Meeting

            Thursday Nov 30^th : same time and place