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MINUTES - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee - 20180215 Town of Aurora Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Chair), Councillor Michael Thompson (Vice Chair), Reg Chappell, Juergen Daurer, Richard Doust, Stephen Kimmerer (arrived at 7:04 p.m.), Eric McCartney, and Brian Trussler (arrived at 7:10 p.m.) Member(s) Absent: None Other Attendees: Lisa Warth, Acting Director of Community Services, and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7.02 p.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Juergen Daurer Seconded by Eric McCartney That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Carried 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 15, 2018 Page 2 of 4 3. Receipt of the Minutes Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 30, 2017 Moved b y Richard Doust Seconded by Juergen Daurer That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 30, 2017, be received for information. Carried 4. Delegations None 5. Matters for Consideration None 6. Informational Items 1. Memorandum from Acting Director, Community Services Re: Pricing Policy for Recreation Services Ms. Lisa Warth, Acting Director of Community Services, provided a brief overview of the Pricing Policy for Recreation Services, and noted that a policy review was suggested during the most recent audit. The Committee and staff discussed about various aspects of the policy, including the different levels of cost recovery with respect to the programs offered, parameters of non-resident surcharge fees, and other determining factors such as operating budget pressures on setting the price. The Committee requested staff to provide more information regarding the discussed aspects of the policy, and noted that the information be brought back to the Committee for further review. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 15, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Moved by Juergen Daurer Seconded by Eric McCartney 1. That the memorandum regarding Pricing Policy for Recreation Services be received and the comments of the Committee be referred to staff for consideration and action as appropriate. Carried 2. Extract from Council Meeting of January 30, 2018 Re: Parks and Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 30, 2017 Moved by Reg Chappell Seconded by Stephen Kimmerer 2. That the Extract from Council Meeting of January 30, 2018, regarding the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 30, 2017, be received for information. Carried 7. New Business Eric McCartney informed the Committee regarding the possibility of receiving recreation grants from the Provincial and Federal government for the proposed additional gymnasium. Reg Chappell inquired about the status on the design development for the new multi-purpose sport facility, and staff agreed to follow up. The Committee inquired about the Committee recommendation regarding the proposed additional gymnasium at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC). The Chair noted that a report to Council is forthcoming regarding the feasibility and cost of the gymnasium. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 15, 2018 Page 4 of 4 8. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Reg Chappell That the meeting be adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council.