HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-13TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
Community Services Committee
February 13, 1978
Minutes of a meeting of the Community Services
Committee held in Court Room #2, Police and Fire
Building, Monday, February 13, 1978 at 1:15 p.m.
Roll
Call Present were; Councillor Alfred Gray, Chairman
Councillor Robert Dykstra, Member
Councillor. E. R. Woodyard, Member
Councillor D. W. Allin, Member
Mayor G. B. Rickard, Member
Deputy Clerk, G. Gray, Secretary
Also Attending: Councillor R. Bruce Taylor
Resolution TICS -26-78
Moved by Con. Woodyard, seconded by Con. Allin
Adoption THAT the minutes of the meeting of January 30, 1978
of Minutes be adopted as read.
"CARRIED"
Community
Mrs. Elaine Barber, of the Social Planning Council was
Information
present to discuss a Community Information Centre. She
Centre
explained the function of a Community Information Centre
and that such a centre is run by a Board of Directors and
can be funded 1/3 by the Ministry of Culture and Recreation.
1/3 by local government and 1/3 by donations from Service
Clubs, etc. The Social Planning Council is interested in
establishing such a Centre if they feel there is a real
need for it in the Town of Newcastle. Mr. John James, Jr.,
was also at the meeting and stated that the James Publishing
Co. is interested in publishing an Information Booklet and
would distribute it to every household in Newcastle. This
booklet would contain all the information contained in the
Community Resources Hand Book now put out by the Social
Planning Council. The James Publishing Co. is prepared
to man an Information phone line for a trial period to
monitor the need for such a service.
Resolution #CS -27-78
Moved by Con. Allin, seconded by Con. Woodyard
TUAT the Committee support a trial period by the James
Publishing Co. and the Social.Planning Council for monitoring
information calls and the situation be reviewed at a later date.
"CARRIED"
Community Services Committee - 2 - February 13, 1978
Mr. Earl Walkey As Mr. Earl Walkey was not present, the matter of the
Clarke Cemetery Board was referred to other business.
Resolution ;ICS -28-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Allin
Res, TICS -12-78 THAT Resolution TICS -12-78 be tabled to the next meeting.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS -29-78
Moved by Con. Woodyard, seconded by Con. Dykstra
1978 Memberships THAT it be recommended to Council that the Membership for
O.M.R.A and the Municipality to the Ontario Municipal Recreation
CP/RA Association, at a cost of $70.00 and to the Canadian
Parks and Recreation Association of $100.00 for 1978,
be paid.
"CARRIED"
Resolution TICS -30-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Allin
Community THAT the Committee deal with the Report of the Director
Services of Community Services.
Director's
Report "CARRIED"
Resolution CICS -31-78
moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Snow Load THAT the Director's report of snow load at the Bowmanvilie
Bowmanville Arena and Totten Sims Hubicki's report of same be received
Arena for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution /ICS -32-78
Moved by :a7or Rickard, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Agreement THAT the Director's report of a meeting betweEn the Jaycees,
Jaycees the Kinsmen Club C.L.O.C.A. and the Director of Community
Kinsmen Services .regarding a Par$cipark at the Soper Creek Park
Town and the proposed agreement between these organizations
re Participark be referred by the Director to the Town Manager for legal
Soper Creek Park interpretation, taking note of the comments made at this
meeting,.
"CARRIED"
Community Services Committee - 3 - February 13, 1978
Cream of The Director reported on the wind damage at the Cream of
Barley Mill Barley Mill and stated that he was awaiting estimates of
the cost of repairs.
Resolution #CS -33-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Allin
Improvements THAT it be recommended to Council that they approve of the
to Ball Park project of the Lions Club in the Village of Newcastle for
Village of fencing and improvements to the Ball Park in the Village
Newcastle at a cost of approximately $4,000. and the Treasurer apply
for the necessary grants.
"CARRIED"
Resolution TICS -34-78
Moved by Con. Woodyard, seconded by Con. Dykstra
Sr. Citizens THAT the Interim Report of the Senior Citizens Steering
Steering Committee be received for information and forwarded to
Committee the next Agenda.
"CARRIED"
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS -35-78
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Con. Dykstra
Clarke
THAT the proposed list of appointees to the Clarke Cemetery
Cemetery
Board be referred to the meeting to appoint Committees.
Committee
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS -36-78
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Bond Head
THAT the matter of the appointments to the Bond Head
Cemetery
Cemetery Board be put on the next Agenda and the members
Board
of the present Board be invited to the next meeting.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS -37-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
in Camera
THAT the meeting go in camera.
"CARRIED"
Community Services Committee - 4 - February 13, 1978
Resolution /ICS -38-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Courtice THAT the matter of the Courtice Fire Hall construction
Fire Hall be referred to the Fire Chief and the Town Manager to
obtain the necessary information and bring it back to
the Planning and Development meeting on February 20, 1978.
Open
Meeting
Use of
Wrter from
hydrants for
fire purposes
Adjournment
"CARRIED"
Resolution TICS -39-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
THAT the meeting be open.
Ylm
Resolution CICS -40-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
THAT the Committee concur with the action taken while
in camera.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS -41-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Allin
THAT the letter from the Regional Works Department to the
Fire Chief regarding the use of water from hydrants for
fire purposes be referred to Mayor Rickard to check with
the Region.
"CARRIED"
Resolution MICS -42-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Allin
THAT the meeting adjourn at 4:50 p.m.
"CARRIED"