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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLSC 2004-03-11 minutes.pdf. 'I ) Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge and the Corporation of the District of Pitt Meadows MAPLE RIDGE and PITT MEADOWS PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission, held at the Ridge Meadows Seniors' Activity Centre, 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Thursday, March 11 , 2004 at 6:00 pm. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Commissioner Kathy Morse Commissioner Don MacLean Commissioner Cheryl Ashlie Commissioner Judy Dueck Commissioner Debra Eisel Commissioner Dave Rempel Commissioner Kathie Ward Commissioner Gwen O'Connell District of Maple Ridge, Mayor District of Pitt Meadows, Mayor School District No. 42, Trustee Chair District of Maple Ridge, Councillor District of Pitt Meadows, Councillor School District No. 42, Trustee School District No. 42, Trustee District of Pitt Meadows, Alternate Councillor COMMISSION MEMBERS AT LARGE: Mr. Dave Roemer Mr. Gerry Trerise Ms. Jo Anne ten Brink Ms. Kathy Reinheimer Mr. Keith Nightingale Ms. Bunny Home STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Mike Murray Ingrid Kraus Shelley Jorde Jaynne Aster REGRETS Commissioner Craig Speirs Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows GM, Community Development, Parks & Recreation Executive Assistant Recreation Manager, East Area Committee Clerk District of Maple Ridge, Councillor There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. 1. Adoption of the Agenda MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the Agenda for March 11, 2004 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Seroices Commission Regular Minutes Page 1 of 3 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 1 1, 2004 2. Minutes of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the Minutes of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission February 12, 2004 Regular Meeting be adopted as circulated. 3. Delegations or Presentations 3 .1 Committee Clerk Mayor Don MacLean introduced Jaynne Aster as the new Committee Clerk. 4. Decision Items 4.1 Nil 5. Information Items MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the information items be received. 5 .1 Community Group Survey Results -Shelley Jorde, Recreational Manager CARRIED CARRIED S. Jorde reported on the Community Group survey results stating that we had a 34% response rate which was greater than the last survey response rate. The higher response was in part due to the inclusion of self-addressed stamped envelopes included in the survey that encouraged people to respond. S. Jorde reported that the response to the survey is very helpful in creating dialog with community groups and informing them of services available. It was requested that the names of the groups who responded to the survey be circulated among committee members. 5.2 Letter from Mrs. L. Desjardins re RMSS Wellness Clinic Letter was received from Mrs. Desjardins appreciating significant help and information received through the RMSS Wellness Clinic. Pitt Meadows Mayor Don MacLean recommended the letter be copied to the Fraser Health Authority and also to the United Way who partially funds the Wellness Clinic 5.3 Letter to Ridge Meadows Senior Society re RMSS Wellness Clinic 5.4 News Release, Ministry, Water, Land and Air Protection re Bums Bog. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 2 of 3 l ) l\faple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Rc;::gular Meeting Minutes March 11 , 2004 5.5 Letter and Press Release from BC Seniors Games Society 5.6 Commission's Workshop -Summary of Participant Discussion 5.7 Judo/Aikido Space-verbal update M. Murray spoke about how staff had located what they thought was suitable space for the group but later discovered a discrepancy with rental costs. M. Murray also spoke about the buzz surrounding the letter sent to this group ending the occupation of their current space, and that this was not meant to have occurred in this way. A reversal of this letter was given to the group.and an in-person apology was made. Both of the groups involved are non-profit, similar to minor sports organizations. We wish to encourage and support them. Thanks were given to M. Murray for his handling of this issue. 6 Commission Liaison Reports 7 Commissioner Horne reported that the community of Delta gives $500 to any group running a sporting event there. Staff Liaison Reports M. Murray reported on gathering information regarding festival groups facing almost double insurance premium increases, especially where a parade is involved. M. Murray is going to ask the Municipal Insurance Agency (MIA) to investigate and see what can be done. M. Murray reported on the second artificial turf field. M. Murray then reported that the Art Gallery has signed the fee-for-service agreement. There had been inquires at the Leisure Centre regarding the definition and parameters of the Family Admission rates such as, can couples use these passes? Clearer wording was drafted to clarify that couples can use the family admission, as well as clarifying grandparents with grandchildren can also use the family rate. M. Murray reported that the Leisure Centre revenue looks good. We have received two proposals for the Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre Aquatic Facility (we had called for three). Pitt Meadows set the budget and the terms of the proposal. The proposals will be analysed by placement on a grid to rate them, and then the contract will be awarded. It was suggested the consultant be brought to a future meeting with the Commission. 8 Question Period -no questions were raised. 9 Adjournment Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 3 of 3