HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 24, 1971
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PARKS
&
R E C REA T ION
M E E TIN G
A meeting of the Pickering TOBnship Committee of the Whole on Parks
and Recreation was held on Tuesday, TWENTY-FOURTH of August at 8:00 p.m.
held at the Don Beer Sports Arena.
PRESENT: Councillor V. Rudik, Chairman
Reeve John R. Williams
Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
Councillor J. L. McPherson
Councillor D. Kitchen
Councillor R. Chatten
Councillor S. Scott
Director- David E. Bass
Arena Manager- Tom Quinn
Recording Secretary- Mrs. Christine Quibe1l
1. ADOPTION OF MINU!ES:
MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, Seconded by Councillor J. L. McPherson
THAT the minutes 6/71 of a meeting held Wednesday, June 23rd.
be adopted as presented.
CARRIED.
2. DELEGATION R&: USE OF ICE ftY HOLY REDEEMER HQCKEY LEAGUE
Motion 34/71
MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, Seconded by Councillor R. Chatten
THAT Mr. Ron Fahey be heard vy the Committee regarding the use
of ice time by the Holy Redeemer Minor Hockey League.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey indicated that he realizes the problems involved in acquiring
ice time at the Don Beer Sports Arena, but he wished to be assured that
any available ice time, over and above that used by Minor Hockey, Figure
Skating, and/or Ringette, be made available to the Holy Redeemer Minor
Hockey League. The Director of Parks and Recreation was asked to inform
the Council as to the possibility of such available ice time, during the
coming winter. Mr. Bass indicated that there were three possibilities
existing and these are as follows:
1. That ice time may become available should the registration for Minor
Hockey, Figure Skating, and/or Ringette not reach the anticipated levels.
2. That hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. during the mornings from
Monday to Friday be made available to the Holy Redeemer Minor Hockey
League.
3. That the staff evaluate the success of the Adult skating programme "held
Saturday evenings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and if such hours are
not used by the public that they may be made available to the Holy
Redeemer Minor Hockey League.
The Holy Redeemer Minor Hockey League, was assured that no other groups
will be considered before the Holy Redeemer Minor Hockey League for ice
time that may become available during the winter of 1971-1972.
Councillor Don Kitchen brought up the problem of çrogramming in the Arena
for girls. He stated that there were some girls that would like to play
ice hockey, and because of the lack of ice time these girls were not being
provided with the opportunity of participating in their chosen sport within
the Don Beer Sports Arena.
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It was the opinion of the Committee that the existing programmes of
Ringette, Figure Skating, and Minor,Hockey shoul~ have pri0r.it~ in
acquiring ice time at the present t1me. T~e Comm1t~ee also 1nd1ca~ed,
that when additional ice time becomes ava1lable, e1ther at the eX1st1ng
ice pad or at a second ice pad, that all community associations be
provided with an opportunity of using the Arena whenever possible.
3. FAIRPORT RATEPAYERS DELEGATION RE: ASSISTANCE FOR THE FAIRPORT CO~~NITY
CENTRE
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Mr.. Burney Diotte of the Pairport Ratepayers Association requested that
Council subsidize their Community Centre by paying the heat, hydro, and
water bills and by paying for the installation of the sewers and water
pipes into the Community Centre. Mr. Diotte indicated that many v~lunteers
community recreational groups were making use of the centre, but because
of the unsanitary condition of the washrooms many groups were unable to use
the centre. The aspect of ownership was discussed at this time, and Mr.
Diotte accommodated the Council by producing the deeds which proved
ownership to be vected ·~ith the Fairport Beach Ratepayers Association.
The Reeve indicated that where the Municipality does not own property it
has no control over it and that privately owned property is not eligible
for subsidy. The Reeve also indicated that there are legal problems
associated with the spending of Township money for capital cost in
facilities not owned by the Township. Council felt that it could assist
the Fairport Beach Community Centre to the extent of paying for heat,
hydro, and Water costs but that it cou1dnVt assist with any capital
expenditures.
Motion 35/71
MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, Seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
THAT the Committee recommend that the 1972-1973 Council
support the Fairport Beach Ratepayers Association to the
extent of paying for heat, hydro, and water bills out of
the 1972 budget. That the staff negotiate with the Fairport
Beach Ratepayers Association regarding the possiblities
of turning over the deed of the Fairport Beach Community Centre
to the Township Council so that the Council may assist with
the installation of sewers and water.
CARRIED.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION 35/71
MOVED BY Councillor R. Chatten, Seconded by Councillor J. L. McPherson
THAT the 1972-1973 Council consider payment for heat and
hydro from this date <August 24th., 1971).
MOTION DEFEATED.
4. REPORT RE: THE WEST ROUGE CANO? CLUB - COMMUNITY C~NTRE
Mr. Atis Bredovskis, Commodore of the West Rouge Canoe Club presented
the facts regarding the proposed location for the new West Rouge Canoe
Club-Community Centre. Mr. Bredovskis indicated that the membership in
the club at this time is 160, that the West Rouge Ratepayers Association,
East Rouge Ratepayers Association, Rosebank Ratepayers Association and
the West Rouge Sports and Recreation Association were all prepared to
support the erection of a Canoe Club-Community Centre on the EaÆ side of
the Rouge River, but only because it was very unlikely that the Canoe
Club-Community Centre could be located on the West side of the River.
Mr. John McCarten, President of the East Rouge and Rosebank Ratepayers
Associations indicated strongly that the most suitable location of the
West Rouge-Community Centre would be on the West Side of the Rouge River,
because of parking and traffic difficulty that would be experienced on
the East side of the Rouge River. The Director of Parks and Recreation
outlined many of the points presented in the brief prepared by the
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Department Heads of the Township of Pickering, The Director of Parks and
Recreation pointed out that there were more serious problems associated
with locating the West Rouge Canoe Club on the west side. of the Roug~ River
along with access considerations and the problems that w1ll be assoc1ated
with the future development of the west shore of the Rouge River south of
the railroad tracks. However, Council felt that these difficulties could
be overcome through dialogue between the Township Council and the Metro-
politan Toronto and Region COBservation Authority.
Motion 36/71
MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, Seconded by Councillor J. L, McPherson
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that $30,000.00
be granted for the construction of the West Rouge Canoe
Club to be located on the west side of the Rouge River
in approximately its present location. The construction
of the building should be in such a manner that the
building may be moved at some later date. The West Rouge
Canoe Club must be designed subject to the approval of
drawings and estimates by Council, and subject to the
arrangement of a lease agreement with the Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
CARRIED.
5. REPORT ON EVENING FALL AND \~NTER PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN ANR ADULTS
AS PREPARED BY MRS. CHRISTINE QUIBELL
Mrs. Quibell gave a brief on the proposed Fall and Winter programmes with
reference to cost, supervision and facilities. The programmes are intending
to be self sustained and supervision and administration will be taken on by
Mrs. Quibell in co-operation with the Ontario County Board of Education.
6. FOGGING PROBLEM IN THE DON BEER SPORTS ARENA
Mr. Tom Quinn, Assistant Director of Recreation (Facilities) reported that
he had the problem of fogging at the Arena practically solved by the use of
additional fans. The fans are presently on loan at no charge. In order to
keep the fogging problem under control it will be necessary to purchase
fifteen of these fans at an approximate cost of $1,800.00. The purchase of
these fans was left in abeyance until the submission of the 1972 budget by
the parks and recreation director, and Mr. Tom Quinn was directed to
investigate the various types of installation materials that could be
applied to the steel structure situated on the ceiling of the facility.
7. REPORT ON THE ANTICIPATED REVENUE FOR THE DON BEER SPORTS ARENA
The terms of reference for the Don Beer Sports Arena was that the Township
of Pickering would pay for the debenture costs associated with the Arena,
but that the operational costs will be paid for by those making use of the
facility. The Director of Parks and Recre~tion presented a report on the
anticipated revenue for the 1971 season and the anticipated deficit that
will be incurred if the present rates are applied to Fall programme.
motion 47/71
MOVED by Councillor S. Scott, Seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the subsidized
rate be increased immediately from $15.00 to $20.00 for local
organizations.
CARRIED.
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8. PROPOSED SECOND ICE PAD AT THE DON BEER SPORTS ARENA
At previous Committee of the Whole meeting the Township Council requested
that the Director of Parks and Recreation prepare a report as to the
anticipated profit and loss statement of a second ice pad. This report was
prepared and forwarded to Council members and discussed at this Parks and
Recreation meeting. The report indicates an anticipated reduction in the
capital cost and operational costs should the second ice pad be located at
the Don Beer Sports Arena. The Director of Parks and Recreatiom indicated
that the second ice pad revenue would pay for the full operational costs of
the second pad plus the majority of the debenture debt on the second ice
pad, with an overall annual deficit of $6,000,00
Motion 48/71
MOVED by Councillor S. Scott, Seconded by Councillor J. L. McPherson
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the
report on the second ice pad at the Don Beer Sports
Arena be received and tabled.
CARRIED.
9. COMMUNITY CONFERENCE
The Director of Parks and Recreation outlined briefly a community
confere~ce being proposed for the late winter of 1972. The purpose of
this conference is to inform the public of the programmes being offered
by the Parks and Recreation Department, and to involve the citizens of
the Township in dialogue so that they will be able to express their points
of view as to the types of programmes that should be offered by the Parks
and Recreation Department.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, Seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
CARRIED.
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