The order creating the board is set for a first reading and will be voted on at a subsequent meeting. A week ago, council members heard participants in a Community and Social Services Task Force state their support for the new city committee. Stover said the group found a lack of after-hours care. The commission's final report is to be presented to council Monday. The proposed committee would be staffed by the city's Bureau of Health and Welfare, and the bureau director would be a voting member.
Members are to be appointed for three-year, staggered terms.
The ordinance is sponsored by five city councilors. The opening presentation at Monday's council meeting will be on the Day of Caring set for Friday.