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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLSC 2005-10-13 minutes.pdf) 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 in the Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC British Columbia, on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 6:00 pm. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Commissioner Kathy Morse, Chair Commissioner Cheryl Ashlie Commissioner Debra Eisel Commissioner Don MacLean Commissioner Kathie Ward Commissioner Faye Isaac Commissioner Dave Rempel Commissioner Kathy Reinheimer District of Maple Ridge, Mayor School District No. 42, Trustee Chair District of Pitt Meadows, Councillor District of Pitt Meadows, Mayor School District No. 42, Trustee District of Maple Ridge Councillor School District No. 42, Trustee Member at Large, Maple Ridge COMMISSION MEMBERS AT LARGE PRESENT Commissioner Ian Brown Commissioner Jo Anne ten Brink Commissioner Gerry Trerise Commissioner Kathy Reinheimer STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Mike Murray Kevin Gilbraith Bruce McLeod Don Cramb Lex Tierney Shelley Jorde Kelly Swift Ingrid Kraus REGRETS Commissioner Ernie Daykin Commissioner Gwen O'Connell Commissioner Bunny Horne Commissioner Keith Nightingale David Boag Sue Wheeler Member at Large, Maple Ridge Member at Large, Maple Ridge Member at Large, Maple Ridge Member at Large, Maple Ridge GM Community Development, Parks & Recreation Manager, Facilities & Operations Manager, Parks & Open Space Recreation Manager, West Recreation Manager, Central Recreation manager, East Recreation Manager, Marketing & Customer Service Executive Assistant District of Maple Ridge, Councillor District of Pitt Meadows, Councillor Member at Large, Pitt Meadows Member at Large, Pitt Meadows Director, Parks & Facilities Recreation Manager, Central-Social Planning There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 1 of2 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 13, 2005 The purpose of the meeting was to review the first draft of the 2006 Business Plan which was presented in the following sections: 1. Overview -Mike Murray reviewed the overview and financial statements for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Cost share. The amendments to the list of customers and ensuring Kwantlen First Nation is included with Katzie First Nation reference was noted. 2. Administration, Marketing & Customer Service-Kelly Swift reviewed the highlights of this section. There was some discussion on the following: Children with behavioural issues. Trustee Ashlie suggested that Recreation staff meet with School District staff on this subject. What programs might be available for the 19-25 age group? Staff will add this as an action item. Language barriers -how are these addressed. Advertising and various options to reach the community besides newspaper ads. 3. Parks & Facilities -Kevin Gilbraith lead the discussion on this section of the business plan. The main challenges will be: Inflationary costs related to labour, fuel, insurance rates, shipment and transportation, material costs i.e. lumber, steel and concrete. These increased costs incurred by our contractors in 2005 will be passed onto the Districts. Infrastructure Reserve is under-funded and affects buildings, playing fields and play equipment There was a discussion and a number of questions on the incremental packages with a particular focus on the Parks Host position. Bruce Mcleod reviewed the Parks section. A question on the use ofMRSS was raised and Trustee Ashlie indicated that the School District will be providing further clarification on the use and booking of this facility. There was also some discussion on the trail network and grants for trails. The Capital Budget was reviewed in detail. 4. Recreation Services -Kelly Swift reviewed the issues and challenges. There was some discussion on the potential for day time use at the Greg Moore Youth Centre. There will be one incremental package for this area -the Increase of the Special Services Coordinator from part-time to full-time. The Commission was asked to rank the four incremental packages with '1' being the highest priority and '4' the lowest priority. The ranking sheets should be submitted to Mike Murray before leaving. Ch /ik Moved by Commissioner Morse Seconded by Commissioner Ashlie That the 2006-2010 Parks and Leisure Services Business Plan be endorsed noting that finalization of the plan is subject to adoption by Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Municipal Councils. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 2 of2