The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMay 31, 1971 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 - 2 - RINGETTE Wednesday Thursday 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ~."'/"'.' J-/.o:J1r.Æ ¡!.£:lf6;Ü¿~ : '. .:' . ~ ¡. " .:I\~ . Ab-L---,S'l'.AR- HOCKE' 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 [1 /";f,,(:¿ S "?/J/Z 1-/0 c /¿¿:y_ OLD TIMER Y SHOCKEY . 29 hours / 'r Að"U-r::.Fj~~ _.,,,---- 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. - 3 - 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. - 4 - 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. '... ~"---. ~.'"',., "\ ..7J£ ~ ,.....'/ / - ~Û:ô~K¡:. CHAIRMAN ';'"'",,/.4'.. VIC