We need a presence to be effective. CCCP submitted a plan to council Nov. 15, recommending a move to 21 King Street, a storefront location presently occupied by local dentist, Dr. T. Leuong. The office space is available effective March 1. Council rejected the proposal at that time because CCCP annual operating costs would double. Councillor Ray Kelly told the CCCP members he was concerned about the high rent the King Street landlord was asking for his 300 square foot space.
Few people come in now, and volunteers have complained about being bored, having nothing to do.
We need a presence to be effective. Councillors were unanimous in their desire to see the CCCP program continue, but were reluctant to approve the new budget as presented. Northumberland OPP Inspector Bill Flindall said he would be meeting with the Cramahe volunteers, and members of council, as soon as possible to discuss the situation. Flindall had not met with either council or the committee as of January 28. If something is worth having and keeping, you continue to negotiate, perhaps find a compromise.