HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 22, 1972
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A meeting of the Pickering Township Committee of the Whole on Parks
and Recreation was held on Wednesday, TWENTY SECOND of March 1972 at
8:00 p.m. in the Township Offices.
PRESENT: Councillor D. Quick - Chairman
Deputy Reeve G, Ashe
Councillor J. Anderson
CouDl-illor Mrs, J. L. McPherson
Connc:CLlor D. Kitchen
Ccu":1:,illDr K .:-iatheson
David E. B;~5S .. Director of Parks and Recreation
Thomas J. 9ninn- Assistant Director of Recreation
(Facilities)
1. ADOPTION OF MIN3,~
J~OVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, Seconded by Councillor K. Matheson
THAT t~" ~ minutes 2/72 of a meeting held on Tuesday,
Februa':·y 15th., 1972 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED.
2. CLAREMONT L II,WN BOWLING LEAGU E
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The Director of Parks and Recreation informed the Committee that the
Claremont Lawn Bowling Club wished Councilts approval to have the taxes
on their facility paid by Council. The Director also indicated that he
had spoken with the Secretary of the Club and had indicated that the
Township could not pay for taxes on buildings not owned by the Township
and any assistance in this form can only occur if the Club is prep~red to
transfer the deed to the Township. It was mentioned to the Club, that
if ownership remained with the Club, the Township could assist with the
payment of heat", hydro, and water. Council can only assist in this way
if the Club's membership is open to all Township residents.
Mo!!.ion 8/72
MOVED by Councillor Mrs.J.L.McPherson, Seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the charges
for heat, hydro, and water be paid for the Claremont Lawn
Bowling Club by Pickering Township.
CARRIED.
3. ª,-UMMER FIGURE SKATING SCHOOL
The Director of Parks and Recreation informed the Committee that the
Professional Figure 'Z~ .r:,+e\l'~ requested the approval of the Conmli:ttee
to operate a summer figure skating school at the Don Beer Sports Arena.
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to'iotion 9/72
MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, Seconded by Councillor Mrs.J.L,McPherson
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Figure
Skating Professionals under the direction of Mrs. Annette
Gardiner be authorized to operate the Summer Figure Skating
School at the Don Beer Sports Arena at the following dates,
times and rates.
Sprin£ School:
Fall School:
June 19th. to July 14th., 1972
Monday, Thursday and Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$22.00 per hour
September 4th. to September 29th. 1972
Monday, Thursday and Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$25.00 per hour
CARRIED.
4. RATE~ FOR DUNBAßTON INDOOR POOL
The Director of Parks and Recreation presented the Committee with
his recommendations for rates at the Dunbarton Indoor Pool. The
pleasure swimming rates are the same rates used for admission to the
pleasure skating program at the Don Beer Sports Arena.
Motion 10/72
MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, Seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the following
rates for the Dunbarton Indoor Pool be accepted.
~tals:
$15.00 per hour including one lifeguard
$ 4.00 per hour for each additional lifeguard
(rat10·of guards to swimmers - 1:35)
~dmission :
Children
Adults
Family
25c:
50c:
$1.00
Saunas:
50c: per person
CARRIED.
5. MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE
~otion 1.1/22
MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, Seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that Cimeo
Refrigeration be hired on a hourly basis to cover
maintenance work at the Don Beer Sports Arena.
CARRIED.
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9. -ªAST WOODLAND§ AREA RECREA~ION AS§OCIATION FLEA t-lAR}<ETS
Motion 14/72
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Councillor K. Matheson
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the East
Woodlands Area Recreation Association be authorized to
hold Flea Markets on Sundays, but that such events be
held indoors only.
CARRIED.
10. f~RCªASE OF CERTAIN CAPITAL ITEMS
The Director of Parks and Recreation required approval from the
Committee for the purchase of the following equipment
a) 1 only Dehumidifier
b) 1 400 P.S.I. Weed Sprayer
c) 3 sets of baseball backstops
d) 2 sets of soccer posts
t-Iotion l5/12
MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, Seconded by COuncillor K. Matheson
THAT the Director of Parks and Recreation hire a
Consulting Engineer for the purpose of determining
what type of Dehumidifier would be suitable for use
in the Don Beer Sports Arena.
CARRIED.
Motion ,16/72
MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen,Seconded by Councillor K. Matheson
THAT the Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized
to purchase 3 sets of Baseb:ll1 Backs"ops and 2 sets of
Soccer posts for Moores Road and \vm. G. Davis School
Athletic Field.
CARRIED.
11. ~OST OF NEWSLETT~R
The Director of Parks and Recreation informed the Committee of the
progress being made with regards to the obtaining of quotes on the
printing of the Newsletter.
(Note: Lowest quote for printed newsletter on bonded paper-Pickering
Litho Print $400.00 for 12,000 copies)
12. LONG RANGE PARKS AND RECREATION PLANS
The Director informed the Committee that the Parks and Recreation
Department had hired two people under the Winter Work Incentive
Program, for the purpose of undertaking a survey of the Recreation
needs in East Rouge, Bay Ridges, and West Shore, Brougham, West Rouge,
areas of the Township. A report on this survey will be forthcoming.
13. ADJOURNMENT
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MOVED by Councillor Mrs.J. L. MCPherson, Seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
CARRIED.
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6. KEEP FIT ROOM AT DUNBARTON INDOOR POOL
The Director of Parks and Recreation indicated ~o the Commi~tee that ~he
keep fi~ room within Dunbarton High School would be available for use
by the Township if we are prepared to supply additional equipment
necessary in the operation of a community keep fit facility. The
Director sugges~ed to the Committee that the pool tables at the Don
Beer Sports Arena be moved to the Dunbarton High School so that more
use could be made of them, and the original keep fit room in the
Dunbarton Indoor Pool.
Mgtion 12/72
MOVED by Councillor Mrs.J.L.McPherson,Seconded by Councillor K. Matheson
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the
Pool Tables at the Don Beer Sports Arena be moved
to the Keep Fit Room at Dunbarton Indoor Pool,
that the pool room be supervised by the attendant
on duty and that the usage be controlled by the
participant making prior reservation to ensure that
the poolroom does not become a hang out. The pool
tables are to be rented at a fee of $1.00 per hour
per table.
CARRIED.
7. DEVELOPMENT OF PAR~ LANDS NORTH OF HYDRO PROPERTY AND WEST OF SANDY
BEACH ROAD
The Committee reviewed the Director's recommendations regarding the
development of park land north of hydro property and west of Sandy
Beach Road. The Committee instructed the Director of Parks and
Recreation to meet with Mr. Bill MacLean of the Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority to acquire more information regarding
the AuthorityYs development plans for this area.
8. AGREEMENT ~fiTH WEST ROUGE SPORTS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION
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The Director of Parks and Recreation presented the Committee with an
agreement for Area Recreation Associations for the West Rouge Sports
and Recreation Association which included the following addition
"The West Rouge Sports and Recreation Association shall be deemed
to be the Community Centre Board for the development of programs
operating within the Rouge Hill Golf Club-Club House, and on the
adjoining lands outlined in the,legal description of the lease with
S~rick Homesir The Director recommended that the Committee authorize
this agreement.
Motion 13/72
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen,Seconded by Councillor Mrs.J.L.McPherson
THAT the Committee Recommend to Council that the Clerk and
Reeve be authorized to sign the regular Area Recreation
Association Agreement with the \iest Rouge Sports and
Recreation Association without any additional clauses.
CARRIED.
Note: It was indicated by the Committee that should West Rouge be
annexed to Scarborough the Committee will consider the inclusion of a
clause designed to protect the West Rouge Sports and Recreation
Association in its endeavour to operate the Club House as a community
Centre for the West Rouge citizens.
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Don Quick - Chairman