HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-27 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
Community Services Committee April 27, 1981
Minutes of a meeting of the
Community Services Committee
held on Monday, April 27, 1981
at 9:30 a.m. in the Bell
Building Committee Room
Roll Call Present were: Councillor Maurice Prout, Chairman
Councillor Diane Hamre, Member
Councillor Marie Hubbard, Member
Councillor R. Bruce Taylor, Member
Mayor G. B. Rickard, Member
Deputy Clerk, G. Gray, Secretary
Also Present: Director of Community Services, T.A.Fanning
Deputy Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, J. Hayman
Resolution #CS-54-81
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on March 16, 1981
be adopted as read.
"CARRIED"
There was no delegation present from Memorial Park
Association.
Radio
Frequency Mr. M. E. Powers, Manager of the Toronto District of the
Fire Federal Department of Communications and Mr. J. Nosotti
Department Technician, Toronto Section Head, Equipment were present
relative to the problems with the Radio Communication
Frequency of the Fire Department. Chief Hayman explained
Mr. M. Powers the problems with co-channelling a frequency with the
Borough of East York. Mr. Powers explained that it was
necessary to co-channel because there were not enough
frequencies available .
Mr. Nosotti Mr. Nosotti stated that he had conducted a further
investigation following the previous meeting and
had made recommendations. He explained the changes which
East York had made to try to alleviate the problem. His
recommendations were in a letter to the Mayor dated March 13,
1981. There was a lengthy discussion relative to the matter.
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Community Services Committee - 2 - April 27, 1981
Resolution #CS-55-81
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
FC-3-81 THAT Report FC-3-81 be received and referred to the Fire
Radio Chief to liaise with the necessary agencies and come back
Frequency with a recommendation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-56-81
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Mayor Rickard
Durham Region THAT Report FC-4-81 advising that Newcastle Fire Department
Quarterly will be hosting the June Durham Fire Chief's Quarterly
Meeting Meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 1981 at 8:00 p.m. in Court
Fire Chiefs Room #2 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-57-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre
Regional THAT the following recommendation in Report FC-5-81 be
Fire approved that consideration be given to enroll the
Training allotted five members along with an additional three
School members if space is available, 1 officer and 1 fire-
fighter from each station of personnel are available,
with a rate of $250.00 a week for any lost wages; maximum
total of 8 personnel with monies from Account #7102-203-001,
002 and 003. at the Regional Fire Training School in
Pickering. (June 8 - 12)
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-58-81
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
Fire Report THAT the monthly fire Report for March 1981 be received
March 1981 for information.
"CARRIED"
Community Services Committee - 3 - April 27, 1981
Resolution #CS-59-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the agenda be altered to deal with Item IV (16) at
this time while the Fire Chief is in attendance.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-60-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
VHF Radio THAT Report FC-6-81 relative to Communication System
Frequency VHF Radio Frequency Information, be received for
Information. information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-61-81
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Decoration THAT the recommendation in the Report of the Director of
Day Community Services be endorsed and Decoration Day be held
Cemeteries on Sunday, July 19th, 1981 at Bowmanville Cemetery and
Bond Head Cemetery.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-62-81
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
Quotes THAT the recommendation in report of Community Services
Pool Director be endorsed and the quote of Advanced Pools
Chemicals Services Ltd. of $8,372.65 for Pool Chemicals be adopted.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-63-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Rickard
D.S.0 THAT the Director's report on the Summer Schedule for the
Summer Schedule Darlington Sports Centre be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Community Services Committee - 4 - April 27, 1981
Resolution #CS-64-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
Part-Time THAT the Director's report on Part Time Employee Wage
Employee Rates for Spring and Summer 1981 and Fall and Winter
Wage Rates 1981-1982 be adopted.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-65-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
Bazaar THAT Director's report regarding the cancellation of the
Darlington Bazaar at the Darlington Sports Centre on Saturday, May 9,
Sports Centre 1981 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-66-81
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the following be appointed to the Brownsdale Community
Centre Board for 1981:
Brownsdale Norman Elgear
Community Josie Welter
Centre Jeanne Grol
Board Tom Simpson
1981 Casey Grol
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-67-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
Fees THAT the recommendation in report of Director relative to
(a) Proposed Fees - Spring & Summer, 1981
(b) Proposed Fees - Fall & Winter 1981-82
(c) Poposed Fees - Newcastle Fitness Centre Multi Purpose Room
be approved.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Community Services Committee - 5 - April 27, 1981
Resolution #CS-68-81
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the previous resolution be amended and
(a) Spring and Summer Fees - 1981; and
Sauna and Whirlpool only for the Newcastle
Fitness Centre - Adult $1.00 or 10 tickets for $8.
Sr. Citizens .50 or 10 tickets for $4.
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-69-81
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Mayor Rickard
THAT the remainder of the report be tabled until after
the report of the Treasurer and Director of Community
Services relating to recreational costs.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-70-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre
Summer THAT the Director's report, dated April 16, 1981 relative
Maintenance to Summer Maintenance Programme Policy be endorsed.
Programme Policy
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-71-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
Municipal & THAT the Director's report dated April 16, 1981 relative to
School Board the use of Municipal and School Board Facilities (Indoor-
Facilities Outdoor) be received for information.
Use
"CARRIED"
Community Services Committee - 6 - April 27, 1981
Resolution #CS-72-81
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Mayor Rickard
Cost THAT Staff prepare comparative cost analysis of shared
Analysis facilities with the Board of Education.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-73-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
Fitness THAT Director's report dated April 16, 1981 relative to
Centre the Newcastle Fitness Centre Operation Review be received
Operation for information and each recommendation be dealt with
Review separately.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-74-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Rickard
THAT Item (a) be approved as follows:
Memberships The Community Services Department consider offering in 1982
Annual Memberships 12 months
Bi Annual Memberships 6 months
Quarterly Memberships 3 months
and a new fee structure be introduced in the Fall of 1981
to be implemented in 1982.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-75-81
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Mayor Rickard
Full-Time THAT staff monitor and -bring in a further report in the
Cashier Fall of 1981 for consideration in the 1982 budget relative
to (b) full time cashier.
"CARRIED"
Community Services Committee - 7 - April 27, 1981
Resolution #CS-76-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
Dog THAT the Director's report relative to Dog Obedience
Obedience Training Classes being held in Hampton Hall be received
Classes for information.
"CARRIED"
Other
Business Resolution #CS-77-81
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
Stage THAT the stage at the Darlington Sports Centre be accepted
Darlington from the Bowmanville Jaycees and be under the supervision
Sports Centre of the Community Services Department.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #CS-78-81
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Rickard
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:35 p.m.
"CARRIED"
REPORT # 1
Mayor Rickard and Members of Council:-
The following is a report of the meeting of the Community Services Committee held
on April 27, 1981:
1. Durham Region Quarterly Meeting of Fire Chiefs
It was recommended to Council that the Fire Chief's Report that the Newcastle Fire
Department will be hosting the June Durham Fire Chief's Quarterly meeting on Wednesday,
June 3, 1981 at 8:00 p.m. in Court Room #2, be approved.
2. Regional Fire Training School
It was recommended to Council that the allotted five members, along with an additional
three members, if space is available, 1 officer and 1 firefighter from each station
of personnel are available, be enrolled in the Regional Fire Training School in
Pickering June 8 to 12, 1981, with a rate of $250.00 a week for any lost wages;
maximum of 8 personnel. The monies from Account #7102-2-3-001, 002 and 003.
3. It was recommended to Council that the Monthly Fire Report for
March 1981, be received for information.
4. It was recommended to Council that the Fire Chief's Report relative
to VHF Radio Frequency Information, be received for information.
5. Decoration Day
It was recommendedto Council that Decoration Day be held on Sunday, July 19, 1981
at Bowmanville Cemetery and Bond Head Cemetery.
6. Pool Chemicals
It was recommended to Council that the quote of Advanced Pools Services Ltd. of
$8,372.65 for Pool Chemicals, be accepted.
7. Darlington Sports Centre Summer Schedule
It was recommended to Council that the Director's report on the Summer Schedule for
the Darlington Sports Centre be received for information.
8. Part-Time Employees Wage Rates
It was recommended to Council that the Director's report on Part Time Employee Wage
Rates for Spring and Summer 1981 and Fall and Winter 1981-1982 be adopted.
9. It was recommended to Council that the Director's report regarding the
cancellation of the Bazaar at the Darlington Sports Centre on Saturday, May 9, 1981
be received for information.
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10. BroTAnsiale Community Centre Board for 1981
It was recommended to Council that the following be appointed to the Brownsdale
Community Centre Board for 1981:
Norman Elgear
Josie Welter
Jeanne Grol
Tom Simpson
Casey Grol.
11. Spring and Summer Fees
It was recommended to Council that the following recommendations in the report of
the Director relative to Fees for Spring and Summer 1981 be adopted:
(a) Spring and Summer Fees - 1981; and
Sauna and Whirlpool Only - Newcastle Fitness Centre
Adults $1.00 or 10 tickets for $8.00
Senior Citizens .50 or 10 tickets for $4.00.
12. Summer Maintenance Programme Policy
It was recommended to Council that the Summer Maintenance Programme Policy in the
Director's report dated April 16, 1981, be endorsed.
13. Municipal & School Board Facilities Use
It was recommended to Council that the Director's report, dated April 16, 1981
relative to use of Municipal and School Board Facilities (Indoor-Outdoor) be received
for information.
14. Fitness Centre Operation Review
It was recommended to Council that the Director's report dated April 16, 1981 relative
to the Newcastle Fitness Centre Operation Review be received for information and:
(a) Item be approved as follows: The Community Services Department consider offering
in 1982 - Annual Memberships for 12 months; Bi Annual Memberships for 6 months and
Quarterly Memberships for 3 months and a new fee structure be introduced in the fall
of 1981 to be implemented in 1982; and
(b) Staff monitor and bring in a further report in the Fall of 1981 for consideration
in the 1982 budget relative to a full time cashier.
- 3 - Report #1
15. Dog Obedience Classes
It was recommended to Council that the Director's report relative to Dog Obedience
Training Classes being held in Hampton Hall be received for information.
16. Stage at Darlington Sports Centre
It was recommended to Council that the stage at the Darlington Sports Centre be
accepted from the Bowmanville Jaycees and be under the supervision of the Community
Services Department.
Respectfully submitted
Maurice Prout, Chairman.