12 01 1994 RAC Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE ORO-MEDONTE RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, December 1, 1994
AT 7:07 P.M., COMMITTEE ROOM
Present:
Staff
Present:
Also
Present:
Absent:
Meryl Drake, Dave Knox, Nancy Stoddart, Councillor
Alastair Crawford, Paul Patchell, Barbara Swanson, Deputy
Reeve Norm Dalziel
Deborah Broderick, Lynda Aiken
Daphne Mainprize,
Mayor Robert Drury
Paul Patchell assumed the chair @ 7:07 p.m.
1.
Minutes of the November 3, 1994 Meeting
Moved by Nancy Stoddart, Seconded by Alastair Crawford
That we adopt the minutes of the meeting of November 3, 1994
as printed and circulated.
carried.
2.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature
Thereof - In Accordance with The Act
None declared.
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3.
Disposition of the November 3, 1994 Recommendations to
Council:
Unavailable for distribution. Verbally advised by Councillor
Crawford that the recommendations were referred to the new
Council. Concern was expressed that the advertisement for
Recreation Committee members indicated only 5 members having
a term of 3 years. Discussion occurred with regard to the
viability of this composition and length of term.
4. Deputations:
5. Correspondence:
6. Committee Chairman's Report:
a)
Chairman's Year End Report:
Discussion occurred regarding the proposed content of the
Chairman's Year End Report with some of the accomplishments
being but not limited to:
Alcohol Risk Management Policy;
Baseball Diamond Policy;
Community Hall Board Association;
Accounting System for Parks and Halls;
O.M.R.A. Conference;
Moonstone Recreation and Moonstone Rink Committee;
Programming by Waterworks.
Items to be included in the Report pertaining to the direction
in which the Committee would prefer to see efforts made are
but not limited to:
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Township wide report on Halls, Parks and Vacant
Land;
Encouragement of the Warminster optimist Club in
the recreation endeavours after another successful
year;
More involvement with user/recreation groups by
establishing a contact person for all user groups.
This Committee contact person to attend some
meetings and/or events to provide more exposure for
the Committee;
Inspection of Township facilities early in the term
in order to be knowledgeable about same;
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Committee Chairman's Report:
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Chairman's Year End Report (continued):
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Provide a review and input to the Budget Process;
Become aware of the magnitude of the Arena;
Encourage the hiring of a facility manager for the
Arena;
Compare the functioning of three other comparable
Arenas (Innisfil, Elmvale plus one more) with Oro-
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Parks & Recreation Manager Monthly Report:
a)
O.M.R.A. Conference Update (Budget):
A Grant from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation is
expected in the near future. The Revenues for the
Conference are $5,100.00 and the Expenditures are
$5,087.00.
b)
Budget Priorities:
Discussion on the Budget priorities will be referred to
the 1995 Committee although comments were made regarding
some of the expected priorities as well as a discussion
on the Vasey Park and the situation regarding the
washroom facilities which will be reviewed by the new
Committee and Council.
other Business:
a)
Vandalism:
Some suggestions addressing the questions "What can be
done and how do we make buildings more secure?"
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Valuables be removed from the park to be stored in
the arena or at the Public Works garage;
Implement a public awareness program;
Turn off outdoor lights at night from January 1st
to March when they would be required once again to
accommodate fishermen;
Remove all valuables from the Parks house and leave
the doors open;
Rent the Park house to an employee thus providing
security at the park.
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b)
Hardball:
Oro-Medonte Minor Ball will be meeting with the
Recreation Manager in the near future to discuss the
upcoming ball season. Contact and discussion may also
occur with Vasey, Hillsdale, Warminster and Moonstone
regarding the continuation of the provision and
improvement of minor ball in the former Medonte area.
9.
Adjournment.
Moved by Norm Dalziel, Seconded by Nancy Stoddart
That we do now adjourn @ 8:55 p.m.
Carried.
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Lyn a Aikén
Deputy Clerk
Chairperson
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