HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 11, 2001
Waterfront Coordinating Committee
Notes
Thursday, October 11, 2001
7:00 p.m.
Chair: Councillor Holland
Present: Mark Holland
Neil Carroll
J aqueline Smart
Jamie Bronsema
Peggy Wilmot
Craig Bamford
David Steele
Debbie Kearns
A formal meeting could not be held as quorum was not present, but an informal, brief discussion took
place concerning the following matters:
1. East - West Spit Connection Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting Update
Councillor Holland advised of the following concerning the Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting:
· extremely successful
· funding for a pontoon boat is being investigated
· consideration is being given to sub-dividing the meeting into interim solution planning and long
term solution planning
2. Monarch Trail
This item will be discussed at the next meeting.
3. Front Street Progress Park
Councillor Holland advised of the following concerning the Front Street Progress Park property:
· this property was acquired by the City some time ago
· development has been delayed due to issues of land ownership and budget constraints
· boat launching has been reduced - windsurfers and canoes
· issues have been raised concerning the Progress Club using the Club House - to be investigated
by Mark
· Jamie will provide reduced copies ofthe drawings that are being considered for the park to the
Committee Members
· Mark suggested having a community meeting on site to advise ofthe plans for the park
· a motion was previously passed requesting all derelict barges removed from the Bay, this has not
occurred
· the Department of Fisheries & Oceans will be involved once the Charter has been reviewed and a
clear understanding of rights and responsibilities is determined
· Jackie questioned if consideration has been given to how birds will be attracted if dock pillars are
removed
4. Other Business
o Peggy advised that she has been questioned concerning placing a flag at the Alex Robertson Park
or Millennium Park.
o Craig suggested holding a round table discussion concerning the plans for the Liverpool Road
Study Area. Mark advised that Council will make a decision in November concerning Phase 2.
o Mark asked Jamie if signs stated "Do Not Feed The Geese" could be more explicit about why
they should not be fed.
o Craig questioned how many boats are needed to apply for funding and to have ongoing marina
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.