HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-27TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
Community Services Committee February 27, 1978
Minutes of a meeting of the Community Services
Committee held on February 27, 1978 at 7 p.m.
in Court Room 112.
Roll
Call Present were: Councillor D. W. Allin, Vice -Chairman
Pro Councillor E. R. Woodyard, Member
r Councillor Robert Dykstra, Member
Deputy Clerk, G. Gray, Committee Secretary
Also Present: A. Guiler, Town Manager
Councillor R. B. Taylor
T. A. Fanning, Director of Community Services
J. Hayman, Area Fire Chief.
Resolution 11CS-43-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Vice- THAT Councillor Allin be appointed Vice -Chairman of the
Chairman Community Services Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution 11CS-44-78
Moved by Con. Woodyard, seconded by Con. Dykstra
Adoption THAT the minutes of the meeting of February 13, 1978 be
of Minutes adopted as read.
"CARRIED"
Bond Mr. Douglas Wright, representing the Bond F:ead Cemetery Board
Head spoke to the Committee. He stated that the present members of
Cemetery the Board do not wish to continue as members. The Board had
Board served voluntarily to this point, the cemetery was in excellent
condition and the financial affairs were also very satisfactory.
He had been a member of the Board for 10 years and wishes to
be relieved of the duty.
Resolution 11CS-45-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
THAT the matter of appointments to the Bond Head Cemetery Board
be turned over to the Town Manager and a letter of appreciation
be sent to the former members of the Board thanking them for their
services.
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Community Services Committee - 3 -
Resolution FCS -50-78
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February 27, 1978
Moved by Con. Woodyard, seconded by Con. Dykstra
Courtice THAT the matter of the Courtice Fire Hall Construction be dealt
Fire Hall with in Camera with a Confidential Report of the Fire Chief.
Construction
"CARRIED"
Resolution CICS -51-78
Moved by Con. Woodyard, seconded by Con, Dykstra
Regional THAT it be recommended to Council that the request of the
Fire Fire Chief to send 5 members from the three Fire Halls in
Training the Town to a Regional Fire Training School at Pickering,
School April 10 to 14th, 1978 at a cost of the remuneration of
loss of wages of $5.00 per hour for the 40 hour week ($1000.)
be granted.
"CARRIED"
Resolution CICS -52-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Resolution THAT Resolution #CS -41-78 - use of water from fire hydrants
CS -41-78 for fire purposes, be referred to the next meeting.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS -53-78
Moved by Con. Woodyard, seconded by Con. Dykstra
High THAT the Fire Chief be asked to bring in a report within
Rise the next few months regarding the equipment necessary to
Fire upgrade the fire department for handling high rise fires.
Equipment
"CARRIED"
Resolution CICS -54-78
Moved by Con. Woodyard, seconded by Con. Dykstra
Keith THAT Mr. Keith Shackelton be heard.
Shackelton
"CARRIED"
Community Services Committee - 4 - February 27, 1978
Icy Mr. Shackelton spoke to the Committee regarding the condition
Sidewalks of the sidewalks in front of the Museum and on Silver Street
from Church to Wellington. The children going to the School
were obliged to walk on the road and he felt this was a
dangerous situation. He also complained of ice on the sidewalk.
at other locations in Town.
Resolution TICS -55-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
THAT the Town Manager see that the situation at the Museum
is rectified and instruct the By -Law Enforcement Officer
to check other properties on that street.
"CARRIED"
Resolution TICS -56-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
THAT the Bowmanville Museum Committee be advised that the
removal of snow from the sidewalk in front of the Museum
is their responsibility and they should budget accordingly.
"CARRIED"
Resolution TICS -57-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Snow THAT the matter of snow removal on sidewalks be referred
Removal on to the Town Manager to discuss with the By-law Enforcement
Sidewalks Officer to take action.
"CARRIED"
The Director of Community Services presented his report.
Resolution TICS -58-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Senior THAT the Interim Report of the Steering Committee re Senior
Citizens Citizens be received for information.
Steering
Committee "CARRIED"
Community Services Committee - 5 - February 27, 1978
( Annual The Director presented his Annual Report and was complimented
Report on putting out such a comprehensive report.
Resolution #CS -59-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
In Camera THAT the meeting be In Camera.
"CARRIED"
Resolution TICS -60-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Courtice THAT it be recommended to Council that the Town Manager
Fire contact an Engineer or Architect to prepare specifications
Hall for calling for Tenders for the construction of a Steel
Span Building for the Courtice Fire Hall.
"CARRIED"
Resolution /ICS -63-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Open THAT the meeting be open.
Meeting
"CARRIED"
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS -61-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra,
seconded by Con. Woodyard
Deputy
THAT the Fire Chief be
notified of Town Policy regarding
Chief
retirement of. Firemen and
that he recommend a replacement
Hall #2
for the Deputy Chief at
Fire Fall #2.
Retirement.
"CARRIED"
Resolution TICS -62-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra,
seconded by Con. Woodyard
THAT the Town Manager,
in conjuntion with the Fire Chief
contact Mr. Naylor with
respect to other duties in the
Municipality.
"CARRIED"
Resolution /ICS -63-78
Moved by Con. Dykstra, seconded by Con. Woodyard
Open THAT the meeting be open.
Meeting
"CARRIED"
Community Services Committee - 6 - February 27, 1978
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Resolution #CS -64-78
Moved by Con. Woodyard, seconded by Con. Dykstra
THAT the Committee approve of the action taken in camera.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS -65-78
Moved by Con. Woodyard, seconded by Con. Dykstra
Adjournment THAT the meeting adjourn at 9 p.m.
Committee Secretary
Chairman
"CARRIED"