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5/71
PARKS
&'
R E C REA T ION
M E E TIN G
A meeting of the Pickering Township Committee of the Whole
on Parks and Recreation was held on Monday, THIRTY-FIRST of
May 1971 at 8:10 p.m.
PRESENT: Councillor V.. Rudik,Chairman
Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
Councillor J. L. McPherson
Councillor D. Kitchen
Councillor R. Chatten
Councillor S. Scott
Director- David E. Bass
Secretary- K. White
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, Seconded by Councillor J. L.McPherson
THAT the minutes 4/71 of a meeting held on Thursday,
April 29th., 1971 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED.
2. INTERVIEW OF CHRISTINE QUIBELL FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION (PROGRAMMES)
Mrs. Christine Quibell appeared before the Committee as a~spective
employee for the position of Assistant Director of Recreation(Programmes)
She related her past experiences and capabilities in the field of
Recreation Programmes and answered all questions put to her by the
Committee.
~¡otion 22/71
MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, Seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that Mrs.
Christine Quibe11 be hired for the position of Assistant
Director of Recreation (Programmes) at a salary of
$8,000.00 per annum effective June 1st. 1971, and that
re-evaluatiôn~of performance and salary be undertaken in
conjunction with the other Township non-union employees
at the beginning of 1972.
CARRIED.
3. REVIEW OF ICE TIME ALLOTMENT FOR THE FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMMES
1971-1972
The Director of Parks and Recreation presonted the Committee with a
breakdown of the prime time ice time allotment at the Don Beer Sports
Arena for the winter programmes 1971-1972. The ice time requirements,
for each programme were discussed by the Committee along with the
comparison of the ice allotment this past fall and winter.
FIGURE SKATING
Monday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 3 hours
Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 3 hours
Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1 hour
Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1 hour
Friday 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1 hour
Saturday 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 5 hours
14 hours
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RINGETTE
Wednesday
Thursday
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
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to 9:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m.
4 hours
2 hours
6 hours
Tuesday 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
8 hours
9 hours
6 hours
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Saturday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2 hours
PLEASURE SKATING
Friday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
6 hours
Þfotion 23/71
MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, Seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
THAT the review of ice time allotment for the fall
and winter programmes 1971-1972 presented by the
Director of Parks and Recreation be received and filed.
CARRIED.
4. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN ACQUIRING A LOAN FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN
OUTSTANDING INVOICES FOR THE FRENCHMAN'S BAY TEEN CENTRE
A request for assistance in acquiring a loan for the payment of certain
outstanding invoices for the Frenchman's Bay Teen Centre was presented
to the Committee by the Director of Parks and Recreation on behalf of
the Chairman of the Community Centre Board Mr. Paul Hariton. Discussion
followed at which time the Committee was informed that a loan of $7,000.0
was required to complete the construction of the Teen Centre. The
Director of Parks and Recreation stated that the reason that the indoor
and outdoor stairways were needed at the Centre was so that the basement
could be utilized as a storage area and that we would be following the
Fire Marshall's regulations. The Committee suggested that the Director
of Parks and Recreation arrange meeting between the volunteer members of
the Frenchman's Bay Teen Centre Board of Directors to discuss the loan
and other details that need to be clarified regarding the Teen Centre.
5. SIGNING OF AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASING OF AnY POOL FOR THE 1271 SEASON
Motion 24/71
MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, Seconded by Councillor Chatten
THAT The Committee recommend to Council that Council
authorize the Reeve and Township Clerk to sign the
Agreement with the Independent Mutual Benefit Federation
Branch #12 for the leasing of ADY Pool for the summer of
1971.
CARRIED.
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6. SUBMISSION OF FINISHED PRODUCT OF BROCHURE FOR INDUSTRIAL
PROMOTION BY KEN CARR, INDUSTRIAL CO~WISSIONER
Motion 25/71
MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, Seconded by Councillor Chatten
THAT we hear the submission of the brochure for
Industrial promotion presented by Mr. Ken Carr,
Industrial Commissioner.
CARRIED
l. short discussion took place regarding the manner in which the
Township should acquire a mailing list of Industries and the most
effective method of mailing the brochure to the Industries.
Motion 26/71
MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, Seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen
THAT Mr. Ken Carr, Industrial Commissioner proceed to
acquire lists of industries, and send brochures from
the Township Offices as quickly as possible.
CARRIED
7. REVIEW OF LAND ACQUISITION - PROPERTY .IMMEDIATELY EAST OF THE
PICKERING TOWNSHIP POLICE STATION
The Parks and Recreation Dire~tor outlined the department's desire to
sell the park land immediately· west of the Police Station for the
purpose of acquiring additional land east of the Police Station. Mr.
Ken Carr, Industrial Commissioner, supplied the Committee with a list
of properties that could be purchased for use as recreation facilities
east of the Township Police Station. The maps of the properties
regarding easements and useable area were outlined to Council. The
Committee felt that the properties on the list presented were too
expensive considering the fact that there was poor access to the area.
The Director of Parks and Recreation suggested that the area discussed
west of the Police Station should be sold to enable the Township to use
the money to purchase suitable land in the Dunbarton Area.
Motion 27/71
MOVED by Councillor Do Kitchen, Seconded by Councillor S. Scott
THAT the recommendations of the Director of Parks and
Recreation regarding the selling of the property west
of the Pickering Township Police Station be deferred
until a later date when conditions are more feasible.
CARRIED.
8. REPORT ON MEETING W~ITH MR. F. C. TIDY. MANAGER OF PROPERTY
DIVISION OF THE ONTARIO HYDRO REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF HYDRO
OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS SANDY BEACH ROAD
The Chairman, Mr. V. Rudik, outlined to the Committee a report of the
meeting with Mr. F. C. Tidy regarding the acquisition of the property
known as Sandy Beach Road Athletic Field. There was a discussion
regarding the facilities needed under the Hydro Towers so that they
could be utilized by the public and it was suggested by :;he Committee
that the Director of Parks and Recreation prepare a sketch plan of
his recommended utilization of the area.
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Motion 28/71
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that they authorize
the purchase of approximately 15 acres of land at $4,000.00
per acre not exceeding $50,000.00 at the Sandy Beach Road
site ensuring that the Township secure the right to develop the
entire site immediately. The approval of the agreement by the
Township solicitor, and the determination of the proper method
of financing by the Treasurer and the Auditor are to be comp1:~ted
prior to the signing of the agreement.
CARRIED
9. FURTHER BUSINESS
1. ~OMMUNITY HALL RENTAL BY PICKERING TOWNSHIP HOUSE LEAGUE MOTHER'S
ASSOCIATION RE: HOCKEY BANQUET
Discussion took place regarding the fact that the Minor IIockey Mother's
Association was organizing a banquet for House League Hockey Players
and that due to insufficient funds raised, they will be unable to pay
the rental fee required for the use of the Community Hall Centre at the
Don Beer Sports Arena. They requested that the Committee allow them to
utilize this facility free of charge for this hockey banquet.
The Committee appreciated the situation but regretfully the Committee
is unable to adhere to the Minor Hockey request for free use of the
Community Hall Centre.
2. CANOE CLUB HOUSE
There was a discussion regarding the grant that would be provided to the
t~est Rouge Canoe Club to enable them to erect a suitable Canoe Club C . ¡
House. Ther. e was a mi~understanding of the Commi ttee~~. p_oßi:þio~ 'Q.9'i> t_~s.. ~
matter an~:J;~~X. explaJ.ned that the grant was to be'g:¿~'t:t6": t'tie .Wês't -p,..,... f 11
Rouge CaBOc ëluõ on the condition that the Centre erected would be used
for a Community Centre facility as well as a Canoe Club House. The
Committee?s view that the facility should serve a dual purpose and it was
also felt that the Committee should meet with the West Rouge Canoe Club,
West Rouge Recreation Association, and the West Rouge Ratepayers to ascertair
their position in this regards.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, Seconded by R. Chatten
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:10 p.m.
CARRIED.
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