HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 18, 1971
2/71
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PAR K S
&
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 Thursday, EIGHTEENTH of February
1971 at 8:07 p.~.
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
Secretary - Miss K. White
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED by Councillor Chatten, Seconded by Councillor J. L. McPherson
THAT the minutes 1/71 of a meeting held on Tuesday,
January 26th., 1971 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED.
2. DELEGATION: MR. JOHN CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT OF THE PICKERING FIGURE
SKATING CLUB
Motion 2/71
MOVED by Councillor Chatten, Seconded by Councillor J. L. McPherson
THAT Mr. John Campbell representative of the Pickering
Figure Skating Club ~e permitted to address the Committee.
CARRIED.
Tbe above motion was followed by a discussion in which Mr. Campbell
outlined the steps being taken to organize the Pickering Figure Skating
Club and the benefits it would have to the children in the Area. There
was also a discussion regarding a summer skating programme to be
initiated at the Don Beer Sport Arena and the assistance that the club
would require from the Committee to make arrangements for this programme.
Motion 3/11
MOVED by Reeve J. Williams, Seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
THAT the Committee Recommend that Council agrees to assist
with the formation of the Pickering Figure Skating Club in
the amount of $1,500.00 which is to take the form of a loan,
and that payments on these monies woulJ be upon receipt of a
requisition by the Director of Parks and Recreation from the
Pickering Figure Skating Club. The loan is to be repayable
over' two year period.
CARRIED.
3. REPORT ON PROGRESS OF SWIMMING POOL AGREEMENT WITH THE ONTARIO
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Committee was advised that the agreement presented to the Ontario Count¥
Board of Education, regarding the construction of a Swimming Pool at '
Dunbarton High School, had been accepted in principle and was now being
perused by the solicitors. The Committee would be notified when further
information was available.
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4. SILNS FOR TOWNSHIP PARKS
Director presented the Committee with a sign quote and his recommend-
ations as to the correct posting of signs on our Township Parks.
Motion 4/71
MOVED by Councillor Chatten, Seconded by Councillor Kitchen
THAT this Committee recommend to Council that signs
be erected in the Township Parks,cc~c1ôtip-g of Township
crest, park name and a suitable phrase.(eg. This is your
park-enjoy and preserve).
CARRIED.
5. LIABILITY INSURANCE REPORT
DiSQµssions regarding a letter compiled by Mr. Noel C. Marshall
regar~~g the extent of liability coverage for a person assisting
or partièipating in a Township programme. The Director was instructed
to contact Frank Cowan Insurance Company for further information
regarding this insurance coverage.
6. REPORT ON ATHLETIC FIELD AT SANDY BEACH ROAD
Director indicated that an agreement for the leasing of the Sandy
Beach Road area has been proposed verbally by the Ontario Hydro
It was suggested by the Committee that the lease agreement should be
reached as soon as possible and that clearance with the Department
of Agriculture and Foods be obtained to receive grants for development
costs. Suggested that a report be made regarding the money lost in
lieu of taxes regarding the said property.
Motion 5/71
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Councillor Chatten
THAT this committee recommend to Council That Council
accept the recommendation presented by the Recreation
Director and that Council negotiate with the Ontario
Hydro for the leasing of the property at Sandy Beach
RoEld.
CARRIED.
7 . REMOVAL OF A DANGEROUS TREE LOCATED ON TOWNSHIP PROPERTY
Motion 6/71
MOVED by Councillor Chatten, Seconded by Councillor Kitchen
THAT this Committee re-imburse Mr. W. F. Collins the
cost of $55.00 for the removal of a tree found to be
located on Township property.
CAr",~.IED .
8 . TOWNSHIP AWARDS
Motion 7/71
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Councillor Chatten
THAT this Committee recö~¡~n¿ ~~ Council that Council
accept the recommendation for Townsfiip ~~~r~~ presented
by the Parks and Recreation Director and that fne ~l~~~tor
and the Township Clerk select members of the awards CöMmitt~~
and acquire the approved crests and certificates.
CARRIED.
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Followed by further discussions where it was decided that the designs
for crests and awards ·be obtained from Atwe11~Fleming stationers the
firm that printed the Township letterhead.
9. REPORT RE: TESTIMONIAL DINNER FOR BEVERLY BOYS
Verbal report to committee by the Recreation Director regarding the
progress being made in the arrangements for the Beverly Boys
Testimonial Dinner. It was suggested by the Committee that the
Director compile a report after further arrangements had been made
and the date of the dinner had been established.
10. REVIEW BF DIRECTOR?S REPORT ON AVIS PARK
Suggested by the Committee that Reeve John Williams and Councillor
Sherman Scott emphasize to the Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conserbation Authority the importance of acquiring the Avis Park
property.
11. HOCKEY JAMBOREE
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Direc~or presented the Committee with a copy of a schedule for a
Hockey Jamobree to be held March 22nd., to March 25th., 1971 at the
Don Beer Sport Arena.
12. FURTHER BUSINESS
A.) SU~MER SCHEDULE FOR THE ARENA
Discussions regarding the necessity of a shut down at the Arena to
replace the rink boards, kick boards, and the removal of the ice to
repair the concrete floor.
Director was instructed to compile a report regarding the cost
a) for a contractor to replace arena boards and kick boards.
b) for the Arena staff to replace the arena boards and kick boards.
c) money lost due· to the shut down of the Arena for repairs.
B.) âINGETTE CLINIC
Motion 8/71
MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, Seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe
THAT this Cðmmittee recommend to Council that Mr.
David E. Bass be given permisæion to attend the Ringette
Clinic at Terrace Bay on Friday, March 5th., 1971 at no
expense to the Township.
CARRIED.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Reeve J. Williams, Seconded by Councillor Kitchen
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:30 p ~
CARRIED.