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ORO-MEDONTE
RECREATION TECHNICAL` SUPPORT GROUP
SPECIAL_ MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 6th, 2008 ~ 7:00 p.m.
Administration Centre
Present: Councillor Mel Cautanche, Mayor Harry Hughes, Councillor John
Crawford, Reta Regelink, Ted Duncan
Regrets: Mac Shiells, Carolyn Tripp
Staff Present: Shawn i3inns, Manager of Recreation & Community Services
Chair: Councillor Mel Cautanche called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
1. Adoption of Agenda
RTS080306-01:
Moved by Ted Duncan, Seconded by Reta Regelink
It is recommended that the agenda iar the Qro-Medante Recreation Technica! Support
Group meeting of Thursday, March 6"', 21708 be adapted.
Carried
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None.
3. Adoption of the Minutes:
RTS080306-02:
Motion by Reta Regelink, Seconded by Ted Duncan
it is recommended that the minutes of the C"1ro-Medante Technical Support Group
meeting of Tuesday, February i2'~', 2008 be adapted as written.
Carried
4. Updates:
a. Sweetwater
Councillor Cautanche informed the group that a meeting was held an February 20`h to
which only four out of the ten residents invited attended. The initial budget was
$500,000. but the costs have risen to $800,000.
Shawn indicated that he was still trying to get final casting from the consultant. The
mechanicaUelectrical roam will cost approximately $60,000.
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Shawn further informed that the trip to Gwen Sound was very worthwhile. And as
much as the sales person will tell you the regular refrigeration unit does not make a
noise, the one we saw was very noisy. There is a concern that the noise would
bounce between the toboggan hill and the lookout point and would be directed at the
nearby residents. If the refrigerant is glycol based, there would be no need for the
mechanicallelectrical room.
It was suggested that the group visit Angus to look at their covered rink. The
community could get involved with fundraising far the roof.
RTS08t3306-03:
Mohan by Ted Duncan, Seconded by Reta Regelink
tt is recommended that the verbal update on fhe Sweetwater Park given by Shawn Sinns
and Councillor Coutanche be received.
Carried
b. Sports Committee
Ted informed that the turnout for their initial meeting with the various minor sports
groups was good. The concept of helping these volunteer groups become better
organized was received very well. There was great participation in the discussion
which created a list of their strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. The next
meeting will be held on March 27th to which the Mayor and Councillors are invited.
RTSt?$t3306-04:
Moved by Reta Regelink, Seconded by Ted Duncan
It is recommended that the draft minutes of fhe Sports Committee and the verbal update
given by Ted Duncan be received.
Carried
c. Trail Committee
Rita indicated that it was too early in the project to report. She is still searching for
the best vehicle (brochure, bound cards, etc).
5. Review the Alcohol Risk Management Policy:
Shawn explained the background leading up to the necessity of an Alcohol Risk
Management Policy. In 1995 the health unit began pushing a Municipal Alcohol Policy.
Again, in 2002 the health unit pushed again and the policies were revised. Shawn looked
at best practices of the surrounding municipalities and incorporated them into our policy
revision. The policy now ensures that all provincial laws are followed and reduced the
Township's risk of potential liability as much as it can be. This draft had been taken to
the Hall Board for their input.
RTS080306-05:
Moved by Reta Regelink, Seconded by Ted Duncan
!t is recommended that the draft Municipal Alcohol Policy be received and adopted and
forwarded to Council for consideration.
Carried
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6. Facility Ftooking Procedures: _R
Shawn tack the Group through the document highlighting the salient paints with
explanations.
RTS080306-06:
Moved by Ted Duncan, Seconded by Rita Regelink
It is recommended that the Draft Facility Booking Procedure (Regulations and
Conditions) be received.
Carried
7. Action Items From the Meeting:
o March 27th Sports Group Committee meeting
o Rita to continue an the Trails project
o Ghair Gautanche will meet with IPA re: Sweetwater
o Group to read the Facility Regulations & Conditions and send comments
by March 215` to Shawn
Adjournment
RTSO$0306-07:
Moved by Rita Regelink, Seconded by Ted Duncan
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 8:50 pm
Carried.
The next meeting wilt be held on Thursday, April 3'°, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Neufeld Room of
the Administration Centre.