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Minutes
Waterfront Coordinating Committee
February 17, 2011
7:00 pm
Tower Room
Attendees: Mayor Ryan
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Dickerson
Jim Berry
Kathleen Corcoran
Jim Dike
Keith Falconer
Jean Veronneau
Sean Wiley .
Arnold Mostert; Coordinator, Landscape & Parks Development
Linda Roberts, Recording Secretary,
Absent: Maureen Robbins
Patricia Short-Galle
Item/
Details & Discussion & Conclusion
Action Items/Status
Ref #
(summary of discussion)
(include deadline as `
a ro riate
1.
Welcome & Introductions
Mayor Ryan welcomed all newly appointed members as well
as returning members to the Waterfront Coordinating
Committee. He provided a brief overview of the goals and
objectives of the Waterfront Coordinating Committee.
Introductions were made around the table.
2.
Discussion of Chair & Vice-Chair
Mayor Ryan provided an overview of the position of Chair and Vice-
Chair. He explained the role of Councillors as being a liaison
between the Committee and Council. He informed the Committee
that it was desirable to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair from the
citizen appointments in order to bring forward new ideas to the
Committee.
A brief discussion period ensued with respect to the appointments
and information was provided on the role of Chair and Vice-Chair.
Moved by J. Berry
Seconded by K. Falconer
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â–ºtem / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action ltems / Status
R@f # (summary of disCUSSion) ' (inclutle deadline as
~ appropriate) That Jim Dike be appointed as Chair to the Waterfront Coordinating
Committee.
Carried `
Moved by Counciltor Dickerson
Seconded by J. Veronneau
That Jim Berry be appointed as Vice-Chair to the Waterfront
Coordinating Committee.
Carried.
3.
2011 Meetin Schedule
Discussion ensued with respect to the 2011 Meeting Schedule.
L. Roberts to action
It was the consensus of the Committee to meet on the third
Thursday of each month, with the second month being a
tentative booking, if required.
4.
Introduction of ongoing and upcoming projects along the
waterfront
Councillor O'Connell provided a.n update with respect to the
First Nations Trail, Western Gateway, noting Ministry approvals
have been received. It was suggested A. Mostert provide an
A. Mostert to action
update at the next meeting.
Councillor O'Connell also provided updates with respect to the
Eastern Gateway project and the trail realignment. She
informed the members that York Region has consented to all
requests which had been put forward.
A. Mostert provided a brief outline of the future trail works and
the addition of public washrooms for the Linton Farmhouse,
which is currently in progress. He noted discussions are still
taking place with regards to the portion of work being done by
the City.
J. Dike suggested the members could walk the trail to get a
better understanding of the area. It was also suggested this
could possibly be done as a group venture sometime during
nicer weather.
A. Mostert will brin lans forward to the next meetin :
A. Mostert to action
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Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action ltems / Status
Ref # (SUmmary of discussion) (include deadiine as
aPprapriate)
General discussion ensued with respect to the Frenchman's
Bay Rotary West Park and the connection of the, east and west
spit, as well as being a potential location for the Canoe Club. A
brief question and answer period ensued.
J. Dike suggested that, an update on the Scudelleri property be
A. Mostert to action
provided at the April meeting and that this item be placed on
the agenda.
Discussion ensued with respect to the western spit and the
possible funding potential through the WaterFront Regeneration
Trust.
J. Dike requested an update with respect to the Monarch Trail
A. Mostert to action
and where we were at with regards to property acquisitions for
the April meeting.
J. Dike questioned whether there was anything the Committee
could embrace as projects to coincide with the Bicentennial.
Councillor O'Connell suggested possibly enhancing the
Committee's involvement in the Great Waterfront Trail
Adventure which is held in July.
Other suggestions were made including the possibility of a
winter Festival, partnering with PESCA and utilizing the
Petticoat Creek Park.
5.
Next Meetin
The next meeting with be held on Thursday, April 21St
Meeting Adjourned: 8:00 pm
Copy: City Clerk
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