Committee of the Whole

That Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from the Wasaga Beach Ministerial Association, for information. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray COI: Joe Belanger

That Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that it approves the Façade Improvement Program grant application for a single façade grant (50% of the eligible work up to $2,000.00) submitted by Todd Young (Beach Builders Supplies Ltd.) for work to be completed at 1955 Mosley Street. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that it amend item 4.2 a) to increase the grant provided to the Royal Canadian Legion Stayner Branch No. 457 to $1,600. Yea: David Foster, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, and Stan Wells COI: George Watson and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that it: a) Provide a grant of $1,600 to the Royal Canadian Legion Stayner Branch No. 457 in support of their 75th D-Day Anniversary Dinner being held on November 11, 2019, as amended; and b) Provide a grant of $1,000 to the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach and Area in support of their 75th D-Day Anniversary Luncheon being held on November 18, 2019. Yea: David Foster, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, and Stan Wells COI: George Watson and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole receive the Proposed WBPL Bookmobile Report from the Director of Library Services for information; And further that Committee approve the donation of Rescue Truck 5 to the library upon its decommissioning from the Wasaga Beach Fire Department fleet; And further that Committee direct staff to re-examine Draft 2 of the library’s 2020 budget to re-allocate funding to ensure that the bookmobile has minimal impact on 2020 taxation levels. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to approve the annual Snowman Mania event on February 14 through 17, 2020 at various locations throughout Wasaga Beach; And further that net $44,000.00 is allocated for Pre-budget approval for the event. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole consider a Request for Proposal process for third party management to book live music acts and entertainment for Town special events; And further that Committee recommend Council to direct staff to undertake the following option: Option #4 – Do not proceed with a Request for Proposal at this time. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger

That Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that it receive the Airshow 2020 Opportunity Update report, and chooses the following recommendation: Option #2 That Council provide direction to staff to proceed with Option #2, should the Town be successful with a bid to host a 2020 Airshow; Further that staff be directed to report back on their progress securing sponsors and vendors at the November 26th Council meeting to recommend a final go or no go decision prior to the International Conference of Air Shows in early December; Further that a net expense of $80,000.00 be included in the 2020 budget as a placeholder using available surpluses from 2019 Special Event accounts should the Town host an airshow in 2020 that includes the Snowbirds & CF-18; And further that Committee approve two staff register to attend the annual International Council of Air Shows conference before the deadline on November 15th, with conference attendance fees allotted from the 2019 New Event Sponsorships budget. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole receive the report on the Proposed 2020 Motorcycle Events; Further that Committee recommend to Council to consider the three options for the proposed Motorcycle Events in 2020 and provide direction to staff to execute option #2. OPTION #2 That Committee recommend to Council to proceed with Bikefest as the 2020 Motorcycle Event in principle. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that Slate Asset Management L.P., Fram Building Group, Connox Inc., Seventy Five Years Inc., Pozeg Construction, and Baycliffe Communities be invited to participate in the Request for Proposals process for the Purchase and Development of Beach Area One Lands. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole receive the report outlining the ranked list of Twinpad and Library sites from the Director of Library Services and the Director of Recreation, Events and Facilities for information; And further that Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that it approve the following site for the new Twinpad Arena: 544 River Road West; And further that Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that it approve the following site for the new Library: 544 River Road West; And further that Council direct staff to formalize the parameters surrounding the project on the selected site(s) as part of preparing the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program funding application for Council’s consideration prior to the submission deadline of November 12, 2019, including land purchase, in accordance with the existing purchase and sale agreement, if applicable to the selected site(s). Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

Resolved that Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (a) of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the next portion of the Committee of the Whole meeting of October 15, 2019 be closed to the public to discuss the security of the property of the municipality or local board. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole confirm the direction provided to the Assistant Manger of Beachfront Properties in Closed Session pertaining to a Lease matter on Beach Drive. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray