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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-13TOWN OF NEWCASTLE Community Services Committee November 13 1979 Minutes of a meeting of the Community Services Committee held on November 13 1979 at 9:30 a.m. in the Bell Building Committee Room Roll Call Present were: Councillor Maurice Prout, Chairman Councillor Keith Barr, Member Councillor William Clarke, Menber Councillor Ann Cowman, Member Mayor Garnet B.Rickard, Member Town Clerk, J. M. McIlroy, Secretary Also Present Director of Community Services, T.A. Fanning Area Fire Chief, J. Hayman Deputy Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Resolution #CS -224-79 Moved by Mayor Rickard,seconded by Councillor Cowman Adoption of THAT the minutes of the meeting held on October 16 1979 Minutes be adopted as read. "CARRIED" Community Mr. Brian Van Dam and Mr. Morris Weston of Burketon of appeared before the Committee relative to a letter from Burketon the residents of Burketon petitioning for land for a park and also requesting the appointment of a Community Centre Board. Resolution #CS -225-79 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the letter be received, the delegation acknowledged and the matter referred to the Planning and Development Committee to look into the stage of development of the area and report back to this Committee and also that the Director of Community Services take this request into account in his review on a master plan for the Town of Newcastle. Resolution #CS -226-79 Moved by Councillor Clarke, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the letter be referred to the Striking Committee for information with regards to the names recommended for appointment to a Comnunity Centre Board. Community Services Committee -2- Resolution #fCS-227-79 November 13 1979 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Clarke THAT the Director of Comrnmity Services in 1980 Budget discuss the possibility of renting a park for the Community. Mr. J. Mayor Rickard presented Mr. J. Caruana with his permanent Caruana 'B" Recreation Director's Certificate. Resolution #fCS-228-79 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Barr Courtice THAT Council agree with the Volunteer Firemen's and Fire Area Fire Chief's recommendation not to use the upstairs Hall room at Courtice Fire Hall for Community purposes except for special occasional uses at the discretion of the Area Fire Chief in accordance with present policy in other areas of the Municipality. Resolution #CS -229-79 Moved by Councillor Clarke, seconded by Councillor Barr Recess THAT there be a five-minute recess. Resolution #{CS -230-79 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Barr Reservoirs in THAT the following reservoirs in the Village of Newcastle the Village be with new lids. of Newcastle Replace cover - 4" with lifting ring, corner of Beaver and King Streets. Replace cover - 4" with lifting rings, Highway#2 and top of hill at Nel Gor Nursing Home area, 30 King Street West. Replace cover - 4" with lifting ring - Edward and Church Street area and that the following reservoirs be not repairedat this time; Reline reservoir and seal - Robert Street - approximately (20' x 20' x 81). Raise tank fill above ground and instal cover 4" with lifting ring, Commmity Hall grounds. Community Services Snow Clearing at Courtice Fire Hall -3- November 13 1979 and that the price be renegotiated with the contractor and after conferring with the Treasurer, submit a further report to the Council meeting on November 19th including the source of funds. Resolution #CS -231-79 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the Fire Chief's report regarding snow clearing at Courtice Fire Hall be received and Mr. McFarland's services be retained for snow clearing at Courtice Fire Hall for the 1979-80 winter season at a rate of $25.00 per hour. Resolution #CS -232-79 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Barr Snow THAT the Town Manager's report regarding Mr. Mahon's Clearance complaint regarding snow clearance at the Tyrone Community at Tyrone Hall be referred to the Hall Board to suggest remedial Hall action prior to answering the letter from Mr. Mahon's solicitor. Resolution #CS -233-79 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Clarke Drainage at THAT the Area Fire Chief's report regarding driveway Courtice drainage at Courtice Fire Hall be received for information. Fire Hall "CARRIID" Resolution #CS -234-79 Moved by Councillor Barr, seconded by Councillor Clarke Appointments THAT the Town Manager's report regarding appointments to to Boards Boards and Commissions for 1980 be received and the and Town Clerk be requested to place the necessary advertising Commissions in the local papers. j[Ne1:#Cl j_j Community Services Hampton Pond Appointment of Volunteer 1979 monthly Fire loss Lights at Courtice Tennis Courts m Resolution #CS -235-79 November 13 1979 Moved by Mayor.Rickard, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the Fire Chief's report regarding draining of Hampton Pond be received for information and referred to discussions with C.L.O.C.A. Resolution #CS -236-79 Moved by Councillor Clarke, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the Area Fire Chief's recommendation to appoint Carl Phillips as a part-time fire fighter at Fire Station #4 be approved. Resolution #CS` -237-79 Moved by Councillor Clarke, seconded by Councillor Barr UUT the Area Fire Chief's report on 1979 monthly fire loss records to the end of October be received for information. Resolution #CS -238-79 Moved by Mayor Rickard,seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the bids received for the lights at Courtice Tennis Courts be held until the Committee is ready to deal with the matter and that the Director of Community Services advise the contractors that bids will be accepted up to 12 noon on November 23 1979. KRURRU 91 Resolution #CS 239-79 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Barr Area Fire THAT the Fire Chief's request to enlarge his office be Chief's discussed with Police Chief and subject to approval in Office writing, the necessary modification be carried out at an estimated cost of $100.00. Community Services -5- November 13 1979 Resolution #CS -240-79 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Clarke Visiting THAT the Director of Commm ity Services be requested Swedish to arrange for suitable presentation to the Swedish Hockey Hockey Team which will be playing against the Bowmanville Team Midget Hockey Club on January 6 1980. "CARRIED" Resolution #CS -241-79 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councllor Barr Master THAT the report of the Director of Conmunity Services Plan advising that he has started discussions on the ways and of means of setting up Terms of Reference for a Master Plan Recreation of Recreation be received.for information. Resolution #CS -242-79 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Barr Adjournment THAT the meeting adjourn at 12 noon.