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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLSC 2011-10-13 Minutes.pdf Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 1 of 3 District of Maple Ridge and the City 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 at the Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Commissioner Ernie Daykin District of Maple Ridge, Mayor, Chair Commissioner Michael Morden District of Maple Ridge, Councillor Commissioner Craig Speirs District of Maple Ridge, Councillor Commissioner Don MacLean City of Pitt Meadows, Mayor Commissioner Gwen O’Connell City of Pitt Meadows, Councillor Commissioner Doug Bing City of Pitt Meadows, Councillor Commissioner Eleanor Palis School District No. 42, Board of Education, Trustee Commissioner Dave Rempel School District No. 42, Board of Education, Trustee (Alternate) Commissioner Tyler Shymkiw Member at Large, Maple Ridge Commissioner Mandeep Bhuller Member at Large, Maple Ridge Commissioner Bonny Klovance Member at Large, Maple Ridge Commissioner Christine Smith Member at Large, Pitt Meadows STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Kelly Swift General Manager, Community Development, Parks & Recreation Sue Wheeler Director of Community Services Wendy McCormick Director of Recreation Don Cramb Senior Recreation Manager, Pitt Meadows Area Shelley Jorde Recreation Manager, Community Connections Tony Cotroneo Recreation Manager, Children, Youth & Neighbourhood Services Ingrid Kraus Executive Assistant COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Commissioner Ken Clarkson School District No. 42, Board of Education, Trustee (Chair) Commissioner Mike Huber School District No. 42, Board of Education, Trustee Commissioner Ian Brown, Chair Member at Large, Maple Ridge Commissioner Terri Smith, Vice-Chair Member at Large, Pitt Meadows There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 1. Adoption of the Agenda R11-061 It was moved and seconded That the Agenda for October 13, 2011 be adopted. CARRIED 2. Minutes of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Thursday, October 13, 2011 - DRAFT Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 2 of 3 It was noted that Trustee Rempel was incorrectly listed as absent. R11-062 It was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting of September 8, 2011 be adopted as amended. CARRIED 3. Delegations – Nil 4. Decision Items 4.1 Approval of the CDPR Draft Business Plan 2012-2016 Ms. Kelly Swift, General Manager, lead the discussion. Staff at all levels had input into the plan. Ms. Danielle Pope, the new Business Operations Manager, is working with both municipalities to streamline the process and overseeing coordination of the Division’s business plans. Ms. Swift explained how the new Parks, Recreation and Cultural Master Plan is incorporated into the business plan document which is a change this year. A PowerPoint presentation was then used to identify the key accomplishments for 2011 and highlights of the 2012 work plans for Administration, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Open Space and Recreation. A discussion followed and questions by the Commissioners were addressed. Action Items: • When the workshop on Neighbourhood Development is planned for 2012, staff are asked to ensure that School District No. 42 Board of Education and staff are notified as they would be interested in participating. • Staff was asked about whether the new Dyson hand dryers could be installed in park washrooms. • Ms. Eleanor Palis asked to receive information about how to volunteer for the Many in Motion Relay to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Rick Hanson Man in Motion Event. R11-063 It was moved and seconded That the Draft 2012-2016 Community Development, Parks and Leisure Services (CDPR) Business Plan be endorsed noting that finalization of the plan is subject to adoption by Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Municipal Councils. CARRIED 5. Discussion Items - Nil 6. Information Items – Nil Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Thursday, October 13, 2011 - DRAFT Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 3 of 3 7. Commission Liaison Reports • Commissioner O’Connell: is unable to attend the Leisure Centre and Greg Moore Youth Centre Anniversary event. The new seniors housing in Pitt Meadows is progressing and suggested that Commission and staff may be interested in viewing the plans at the visitor centre. 8. Staff Liaison Reports • Kelly Swift reminded that the Arts Centre is celebrating their 40th anniversary and tickets are still available for the October 21 event. • Sue Wheeler extended an invitation to attend the Homeless Awareness Week luncheon at the Arts Centre on October 14 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. 9. Question Period - Nil 10. Adjourned R11-064 It was moved and seconded That the regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Commission be adjourned. CARRIED The regular meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm _________________________________ Chairperson /ik