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A meeting of the Pickering Township Committee of the Whole on
Parks and Recreation was held on Thursday, T~æNTY-NINTH of April
1971 at 8:06 p.m.
PRESENT:
Councillor V. Rudik - Chairman
Reeve John R. Williams
Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
Councillor J. L. McPherson
Councillor D. Kitchen
Councillor R. Chat ten
Councillor S. Scott
Director - David E. Bass
Secretary - K. White
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, Seconded by Councillor Kitchen
THAT the minutes 3/71 of a meeting held on Tuesday,
March 23rd., 1971 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED.
2. PROPOSED.ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE-PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Director of Parks and Recreation presented the Committee with a
report outlining the needs of the Parks and Recreation Department re:
the hiring of An Assistant Director of Recreation(Programmes}. There
was a discussion regarding salary range for the new employee and the
quality of employee that could be hired at the range of $8,000.00.
It was decided that a person with consider~ble experience would not be
acquired for this salary and that the person hired would probably be
young with a minimum of experience. The discussion was followed by an
inquiry as to the number of employees that would be employed full time
by the Parks and Recreation Department at the end of the 1971 season,
and the Director of Parks and Recreation replied that this number would
be thirteen. This figure included the (3) Arena Employees; (3) Pool
Employees; (3) Parks Maintenance employees; the Assistant Director of
Recreation (Programmes); The Assistant Director of Recreation(facilities)
the Parks and Recreation Secretary; the Director of Parks and Recreation.
The extent of involvement by the Assistant Director of Recreation
(Programmes) as far as the Teen Centre was concerned, was discussed in
detail and it was felt that his capacity should be that of an advisor,
actively involved in the planning of programmes at the Teen Centre.
To clarify the programmer~ involvement concerning the Teen Centre the
Chairman outlined pertinent points from the Administration report
concerning the Teen Centre presented at the Parks and Recreation Meeting
of March 23rrl., 1971.
Motion 16/71
MOVED by Councillor Chatten, Seconded by Deputy Reeve Ashe
THAT the Committee recommend that Council accept the Job
Description for the Assistant Director of Recreation
(programmes) with the following changes (i) Item 2 be
changed to read as follows: Provide advice and support to
the Teen Cauncil of the Frenchman's Bay Teen Centre and
Board of Directors as provided for in the Proposed Teen
Centre Administrative Structure as approved March 23rd.,
1971; (ii) delete the salary range (iii) Add item 15
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director
of Parks and Recreation from time to time.
CARRIED
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Motion 17/71
MOVED by Councillor Chatten, Seconded by Deputy Reeve Ashe
THAT the Committee recommend that Council accept the
Job Description for the Assistant Director of Recreation
(Facilities) with the following changes: (i) add item 13
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director
of Parks and Recreation . from time to time (ii)
Delete the salary range.
CARRIED.
After the preceding motions there was further discussion:regarding
the proposed Administrative Structure. This was followed by a
further discussion of the Administrative Chart which the Director of
Parks and Recreation had presented to the Committee for their
consideration. The Committee questioned the magnitude of staff
(part-time and full time) requirements of the Parks and Recreation
Department.
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Deputy Reeve Ashe
THAT we accept the Proposed Administrative Structure
as outlined by the Director of Parks and Recreation and
authorize the hiring of the Assistant Director of
Recreation {Programmes} at a starting salary of $8,000.00
and that at such time as he is hired Mr. Tom Quinn's
title be changed to read Director of Recreation(Facilities)
MOTION DEFEATED
Motion 18/71
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Councillor J.t. McPherson
THAT the Committee recommend that Council at the time of
hiring of the Assistant Director of Recreation (Programmes)
approve the changing of the Arena Manager's title to that
of Assistant Director of Recreation (Facilities).
CARRIED.
The Committee decided that the recommendations of the Parks and Recreatior.
Director 3, 4, and 5 would be discussed at the time of the opening of
the indoor swimming pool.
The Director of Parks and Recreation reminded the Committee that he had
allotted money in his budget for the hiring of a Parks Maintenance man.
The Recreation Director was of the opinion that it would be a great
benefit to the Township if the new employee had the knowledge of
Horticulture. The Committee was largely of the opinion that the Township
was not sufficiently developed to be concerned with large floral
arrangements when there were more urgent recreation needs to be met.
However, the Director of Parks and Recreation was directed to submit
a request for the hiring of a Parks Maintenance man in the proper
manner.
3. PROPOSED SUMMER PROGRAMMES FOR HOCKEY SCHOOL, FIGURE SKATING AND
OTHER SUMMER ARENA PROGRAMMES
Director of Parks and Recreation presented his report to the Committee
regarding the Summer Arena Programmes explaining that Gerry Meehan,
and two other Hockey players will be hired for the Summer Hockey School
at the Arena. He had consulted other members of the National Hockey
League and they felt that Gerry Meehan was well suited for the school.
The Director indicated that as soon as the names of the other two
mnstructors were available he would inform the public of the hockey
school via the spring newsletter.
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The Committee was also asked to approve the other summer arena
programmes (eg. Figure Skating Sch?ol).
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Councillor Chatten
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that they
adort the recommendations of the Director of Parks and
Recreation regat-ding the 1971 sumtner programmes at the
Don Beer Sports Arena.
Not acted upon~ refer to
Motion 19/71
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Councillor J.L. McPherson
THAT the motion be amended to read that we adopt the
recommendations of the Director of Parks and Recreation
regarding the summer programmes at the Don Beer Sports
Arena with the addition of the Family Rate for Pleasure
Skating of 7St per family.
MOTION LOST
MOVED by Councillor Scott, Seconded by Councillor Kitchen
THAT the motion be amended to read that we adopt the
recommendations of the Director of Parks and Recreation
regarding the Summer Programmes at the Don Beer Spo~s
Arena with the addition of the rate of 15t for children
13 years and under.
MOTION LOST
Motion 19/71
MOVED by Deputy Reeve Ashe, Seconded by Reeve Williams
THAT the Committee recommend that Council approve the
recommendations of the Director of Parks and Recreation
regarding the Summer Programmes at the Don Beer Sports
Arena with the following change in Pleasure Skating rates ~.
25¢ per child 13 years of age and under
SO¢ Adults and Teens
$1.00 per Family
CARRIED.
4. APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A STREET SWEEPER FROM THE TOWNSHIP
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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The Director of Parks and Recreation presented the Committee with a
copy of a memo from the Engineering Department indicating that the
Street Sweeper could be purchased from them for the sum of $200.00.
The Director of Parks and Recreation indicated that his department
had operated twenty-three outdoor ice rinks this past winter and that
the street sweeper would cut down the time factor when doing maintenance
on the rinks.
The Committee directed the Director of Parks and Recreation to borrow
the Street Sweeper from the Roads Department for this comming winter
season and if the sweeper proved satisfactory then the Committee would
take fu e necessary steps to 1'uÑJ:hase 'tœ street sweeper. .
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5. APPROVAL OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S SUBMISSION UNDER THE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH PROGRAMME
There was a discussion regarding the Director's submission of two reports
to the Federal Government on the Opportunities for youth Programme.
Motion 20/71
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Reeve Williams
THAT the Committee recommended that Council approve the
Parks and Recreation Director's submissions to the Government
regarding the Opportunities for Youth Programme, under the
conditions that 100% support is secured from the Government.
CARRIED.
6. PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
The Committee discussed a letter sent to Mr. Bass from the Director of the
Society for children with learning disabilities. The Association desired
a possible donation from the Committee to develop programmes for children
in the Pickering Area.
Motion 21/71
MOVED by Deputy Reeve Ashe, Seconded by Councillor Chatten
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that they approve
a grant for a playground programme for children with
learning disabilities in the amount of $200.00,provided
that the government provides the cost of a co-ordinator of
programmes.
CARRIED.
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE UNITED APPEAL
A verbal report was given to the Committee by the Director of Parks and
Recreation regarding the fact that the United Appeal had indicated the
willingness to give donations to the Y.M.C.A. or a similar organization *
for the development of Recreation programmes in Pickering Township.
The Director felt that the Area Recreation Associations had done consider-
able work in the Township and that they should be entitled to receive
the grant from the United Appeal. He had suggested that they become a
Federation which would enable the United Appeal to give them the grant.
The Director was seeking the Committee's approval for the Director to
send a letter to the United Appeal giving his personal opinion to them
regarding the value of local volunteer organizations, and the useful
ways in which United Appeal grants can be used by these organizations.
The Committee endorsed the sending of the Recreation Directors letter
but informed the Director that it was to be made quite clear to the United
Appeal that the letter was that of Mr. Bass's opinion and in no way was
the opinion of the Committee.
8.
FURTHER BUSINESS
A. PROPOSED CONSTITUTION FOR THE PICKERING FIGURE SKATING CLUB
A letter from the Pickering Figure Skating Club requesting that Council
assist them in becoming incorporated was brought to the attention of the
Committee by Reeve Williams. After a short discussion the Committee
recommended that either the Reeve contact the Township Solicitor and
acquire the cost of legal fees for the incorporation of the Club or the
Recreation Director and relay the information to the President of the
Pickering Figure Skating Club.
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B. RINGETTE SWEATERS
The Director of Parks and Recreation had a duplicate of an invoice
for Ringette Sweaters which had been paid by the Township Parks
Department. The Committee questioned this action and the Director
indicated that the Rin~ette Association had not been able to acquire
sponsors and that the sweaters were bought under the understanding
that the money would be reimbursed to the Township when the sponsors
were secured next season.
The Committee indicated that there were two instances where individuals
had requested the opportunity of sponsoring a Ri~gette team. These
individuals were given to :understand that the sponsorship was not
required and that everything had been purchased by the Township. The
Committee recommended that Mr. Bass gain possession of the sweaters
and then release them to the Association when the bill had been paid
for the cost of sweaters.
C. WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB
Short discussion regarding the relocation of the West Rouge Canoe Club
and the difficulty of gaining the support of the r-~~ßpayers in the
West Rouge Area. This problem of relocation of the Canoe Club is mainly
based on whether access of M..T.R.C.A. property can be a reality within
the scope of the Lawrence Avenue Extension. Reeve Williams will be securìng
a set of plans of the Lawrence Avenue extension and will forward same to
the Canoe Club. In the meantime the Reeve will discuss the possibility
of the Canoe Club remaining in ~ts present location at least until
Lawrence Avenue is constructed, with the M.T.R.C.A.
D. MOORE'S ROAD
The Director of Parks and Recreation indicated that he was awaiting a
letter from the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
approving the development of Moore's Road. He had been in contact with
Mr. James A. Taylor's office and was advised that the letter would be
available April 30th., 1971. The Ontario Hydro has approved of the
sale of the Sandy Beach Road Project and will be forwarding this information
shortly.
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Councillor Chatten
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:35 p.m.
CARRIED.
CHAIRMAN