HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-19 Safe Community Minutes.pdfCLARINGTON SAFE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 19, 2016, 3:00 PM
Meeting Room 1A
Present: Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre, Chair
Leah Bourgeois, Ontario Power Generation
Alison Jeschke, Communication Coordinator
Pastor John Wildeboer, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church
Also Present: Laura Preston, Committee Secretary
1. MINUTES
Moved by A. Jeschke, seconded by L. Bourgeois.
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 19, 2016 be approved.
CARRIED
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
a) Community Clean -Up Day Wrap Up
C. Newman provided an update on the 2016 Community Clean -Up Day. There
were approximately 150 volunteers in attendance across all three clean-up sites.
The Newcastle and Courtice locations saw approximately 20-30 volunteers, while
the remainder of the volunteers were at the Bowmanville location. The event was
a success with just under 1.5 tonnes of garbage picked up throughout Clarington.
Enbridge has shown an interest in participating in the BBQ for next year's event,
with registration beginning in January 2017. Other community groups were also
participating in separate community clean-up's, so there were areas of overlap.
Next year we can look at modifying the locations to prevent overlap with other
groups. Clarington Emergency Services staff and fire trucks were present at all
three clean-up sites, and participated in the BBQ.
b) Update on Grant Application
C. Newman advised the Committee of the grant application process having
begun. Chris is working with James Treemer of the Visual Arts Center, on the
application, and once completed, it will be reviewed by the Sub -Committee. The
Sub -Committee hopes to have a package together outlining the project for the
beginning of the school year.
c) New Ideas
The suggestion of painting garbage cans was brought forward at a previous
meeting. G. Weir, J. Wildeboer, and M. Wind, are developing a plan to outline
how the Committee will move forward with this initiative. The visual arts center
has expressed an interest in being involved with this initiative.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a) Durham Regional Police Trending Reports
No updates at this time.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
J. Wildeboer reminded the Committee that the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be
held Thursday May 26th from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. John provided an overview of
the organization and the work they do. John has additional tickets available for
the event if anyone is interested. L. Preston will email the Committee and advise
them of this.
L. Bourgeois provided an update on the waterfront trail. The project is almost
completed but some portions still require paving. OPG has been working with the
Municipality on signage, and everything should be completed by the end of
summer.
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
June 16, 2016
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by J. Wildeboer, seconded by A. Jeschke.
THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:30 PM.
CARRIED
Chris Newman, Chair
Laura Preston, By-law Clerk