HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-08 ReportReport No. 1
Mayor Rickard and Members of Council: -
The following is a report of a meeting of the Community Services Committee held
on May 8, 1978:
1. Senior Citizens Ad Hoc Steering Committee
It was recommended to Council that the report of the Senior Citizens Steering
Committee, dated April 24, 1978, be received for information and the Director
of Community Services endeavour to keep the Senior Citizens informated of the
programs available in the Commur•ity and supply.the necessary information and
Marlis Lindsay of the "New Horizons" program of the Ministry of Health and
Welfare, be invited to a future meeting of the Committee.
2. Clarke and Darlington Cemetery Committees
Reports were received from the Clarke Cemetery Committee and the Darlington
Cemetery Committee and it was recommended to Council that they be asked to
make arrangements for grass cutting in restored cemeteries and the cost be
invoiced to the Town.
3. Sprig and Summer Fees for Darlington Sports Centre
The following schedule of Spring and Summer Fees for the Darlington Sports
Centre are recommended to Council:
(a) Auto shows, garage sales, flea markets, music shows, banquets and dances;
private rentals such as weddings, wedding anniversaries, retirement parties
light functions, political meetings, etc.. - $15.00 per hour with a minimum
charge of $125.00 per day.
(b) Where alcoholic beverages permitted for sale: - $220.00 per day
(c) Time allocation: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
(d) Please Note: Day before and day after ($15.00) per hour for setting up
and cleaning re Sections (a) and (b).
(e) Floor Rentals: Ball Hockey, Soccer and other active activities - $15.per hour.
(f) Arena Canteen - Department of Community Services, Town of Newcastle, reserves
the right to operate Arena Canteen on all above rentals.
4. 1978/79 Arena Rental Rates - Bowmanville and Darlington
Tot Skating .25fi
Public Skating .75C
Ice Rental, Prime time
5 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Ice Rental, Off Time
6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$35.00 per hour
$25.00 per hour
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5. Recreation Activities - Fall and Winter Fee Structure
The following Fall and Winter Fee Structure for 1978/79 was recommended to Council:
Baton and tap
$15.00
Figure Skating - Beginner
$25.00
- Junior
$35.00
- Intermediate
$50.00
- Senior
$60.00
Learn to Skate
$ 2.00
Power Skating - 10 weeks
$20.00
Skating Carnival - Admission
$ 2.00/$1.00
Hockey - 20 weeks
$50.00
Adult Swimming
$18.00
Jamboree - Admission
$ 2.00/.50q
6. Awards Policy regarding Sports and Culture
The following is recommended to Council:
Athletics
That all teams and individuals winning a Provincial, National or International
Championship Achievement, recognized by Sports Ontario and Sports Canada, receive
an appropriate award from the Town of Newcastle.
Culture
That all groups and individuals winning a Provincial, National or International
Achievement recognized by various agencies of the Provincial and Federal
Government receive an appropriate award from the Town of Newcastle
Authority
That all awards must be approved by the Town of Newcastle and apply to Town of
Newcastle Teams or individuals.
The Director of Community Services was asked to bring in a cost of sample
medallions suitably engraved with the Town Crest.
7. Orono Town Hall Board
It was recommended to Council that an ad be placed in the Orono Weekly Times
advising that at the next meeting, the Committee will be recommending the
appointment of a Board to run the Orono Town Hall and any interested Groups
or individuals are invited to attend.
8. Next Meeting
The next meeting was called for Wednesday, May 24, 1978 at 7 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted
Alfred Gray, Chairman