MINUTES - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee - 20171130
Town of Aurora
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, November 30, 2017
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Chair), Councillor Michael
Thompson (Vice Chair), Reg Chappell, Juergen Daurer,
Richard Doust, Stephen Kimmerer, Eric McCartney, and
Brian Trussler
Member(s) Absent: None
Other Attendees: Councillor Wendy Gaertner, Allan Downey, Director of
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, and Ishita Soneji,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Councillor Mrakas relinquished the Chair to Councillor Thompson at 8:37 p.m., during
the consideration of New Business Motion No. 1, and resumed the Chair at 8:50 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Juergen Daurer
Seconded by Richard Doust
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3. Receipt of the Minutes
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
of April 20, 2017
Moved b y Richard Doust
Seconded by Stephen Kimmerer
That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of April 20, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Round Table Discussion
Re: Facility Fit for the New Multi-Sport Facility
Staff provided an update regarding the proposed new multi-purpose sport facility
including an overview of the possible supportable facility types, amenities within
each facility, consultation with Sport Aurora, plans for public consultation, and
updates on facility design development.
The Committee discussed various aspects of the proposed facility types with
respect to the growing needs of the Town population, sport tourism, and funding
model for the project.
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Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Reg Chappell
1. That the comments and discussion regarding Facility Fit for the New Multi-
Sport Facility be referred to staff for consideration and action as
appropriate.
Carried
6. Informational Items
2. Extract from Council Meeting of June 13, 2017
Re: Parks and Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2017
Moved by Juergen Daurer
Seconded by Reg Chappell
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of June 13, 2017, regarding the
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of April 20, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
The Committee and staff discussed and identified the need for additional
recreational space, specifically an additional gymnasium within the current facilities.
New Business Motion No. 1
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Richard Doust
1. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
recommend to Council:
(a) That staff investigate the feasibility and costs for a gymnasium at the
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) within the 2018 budget.
Carried
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Eric McCartney inquired about the education pamphlets regarding pet waste, and
staff provided an update.
Eric McCartney inquired about the plan to replace subdivision markers, and staff
agreed to investigate and report back.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Reg Chappell
Seconded by Juergen Daurer
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by
Council at a later meeting.