PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES

Arenas, Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes

City Of Peterborough

May 15, 2012

 

 

Minutes Of A Meeting Of Arenas, Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Held On Tuesday, May 15, 2012  

 

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Sutherland Room, City Hall.

 

Present:

Gary Baldwin

Councillor Beamer

Yvonne Coveney-Boyd

Bill Juby Jr.

Councillor Parnell

Gary Rabjohn

Randy Turner

 

 

Staff:

Rob Anderson, Recreation Co-ordinator

Brian Buchardt, Urban Design Planner

Ken Doherty, Director of Community Services

John Kennedy, City Clerk

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes – April 17, 2012

 

Moved by Bill Juby Jr.

 

That the minutes of the meeting of the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held on April 17, 2012 be approved.

 

“CARRIED”

 


Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

There were no disclosures of Pecuniary Interest.

 

 

Consent Agenda

 

No items were considered as part of the Consent Agenda.

 

 

Recreation Division Coordinator

Report APRAC12-006

Peterborough County City Health Unit Presentation on Smoke-Free Parks

 

Jane Hoffmeyer and Jenny Carr, Peterborough County City Health Unit made a presentation.

 

Moved by Bill Juby Jr.

 

That the Arenas Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approve the recommendation outlined in Report APRAC12-006 dated May 15, 2012, of the Recreation Division Coordinator, as follows:

 

That a presentation by representatives of the Peterborough County City Health Unit on the final stage of the implementation of smoke-free parks be received for information.

 

“CARRIED”

 


Director of Community Services

Report APRAC12-016

Planning Department Presentation

 

Brian Buchardt, City of Peterborough Urban Design Planner provided an update.

 

Moved by Yvonne Coveney-Boyd

 

That the Arenas Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approve the recommendation outlined in Report APRAC12-016 dated May 15th, 2012 of the Director of Community Services, as follows:

 

That a presentation on various parks and trails related projects by Brian Buchardt, the City’s Urban Design Planner, be received and that feedback be provided.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Recreation Division Coordinator

Report APRAC12-015

Youth Friendly Community Award

 

Moved by Bill Juby Jr.

 

That the Arenas Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approve the recommendation outlined in Report APRAC12-015 dated May 15, 2012, of the Recreation Division Coordinator, as follows:

 

That Report APRAC12-015 be received for information.

 

“CARRIED”

 


Resolution to Move into Closed Session

 

Moved by Gary Rabjohn

 

That Committee move into closed session to discuss one item under Municipal Act, 2001 Section 239(2)(a)  The Security Of The Property Of The Municipality Or Local Board

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Committe moved into closed session at 6:25 p.m.

 

 

Open Session

 

Moved by Gary Rabjohn

 

That Committee move out of closed session.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Committee reconvened in open session at 6:28 p.m.

 

 

Other Business

 

Moved by Gary Rabjohn

 

That Committee host a meeting at the Rugby Clubhouse, Nichols Oval Park, when appropriate.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Gary Rabjohn and Committee congratulated John Kennedy on his appointment as City Clerk.


At the request of Committee staff provided an update on the woman’s Roller Derby League and future recreation matters.

 

Ken Doherty provided an update on Arena Division matters and the policy on using sport fields in the spring.

 

 

Next Meeting

 

The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for June 19, 2012. 

 

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by Gary Baldwin

 

That this meeting of the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee adjourn at 6:40 p.m.

 

"CARRIED"

 

John Kennedy

City Clerk

 

 

Councillor Parnell

Chair