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Town of Arnprior
Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting
Agenda
Monday, February 3, 2020 @ 6:30 PM Council Chambers, Town Hall
105 Elgin Street W, Arnprior, ON
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
4. Adoption of Agenda (Additions/Deletions)
5. Approval of Previous Minutes
a) Community Development Advisory Committee – November 18, 2019 …….…. 1-5
6. Presentations/Delegations
a) Client Services Department i. Jumpstart Accessibility Grant, Manager of Recreation ………..…….. 6-16 ii. FamFest 2020, Manager of Recreation ………………………………….. 17
b) Community Services Branch i. Social Media School, MEDO ……………….…………………………….. 18-20
7. Matters Tabled/Deferred/Unfinished Business
8. Staff Reports
a) Staff Report submitted by the Chief Building Official Regarding 2019 Building Activity …………………………………………… 21-22
9. New Business
10. Adjournment
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Minutes of Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting
November 18, 2019 6:30 PM
Town Hall (Council Chambers), Arnprior, ON
Present: Vice Chair, Tom Burnette Citizen Member, Peter Anas Citizen Member, Guy Bahm Citizen Member, Neil Caldwell Citizen Member, Seth Malina Absent: Chair, Lynn Grinstead Citizen Member, Dennis Turpin
Also Present: Janet Carlile, Museum Curator Robin Paquette, Town Planner Graeme Ivory, Manager of Recreation Lindsay Wilson, MEDO Maureen Spratt, Town Clerk
1. Call to Order Vice Chair Tom Burnette called the Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting to order at 6:30 PM and welcomed those present.
2. Roll Call The Town Clerk called the roll with all Members of the Community Development Advisory Committee being present with the exception of Chair Lynn Grinstead and Citizen Member Dennis Turpin.
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest None
4. Adoption of Agenda Resolution No. CDC015-19 Moved by Neil Caldwell Seconded by Seth Malina BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting dated Monday, November 18, 2019 be adopted.
Resolution CARRIED
5. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Resolution No. CDC016-19 Moved by Peter Anas Seconded Guy Bahm THAT the Community Development Advisory Committee Minutes of September 16, 2019 be adopted.
Resolution CARRIED
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6. Presentations/ Delegations
a) Client Services i) Nick Smith Centre Update, Manager of Recreation
The Manager of Recreation provided a PowerPoint Presentation on the Nick Smith Centre 2019 Projects Update attached as Appendix A and forming part of these minutes. The Manager of Recreation highlighted:
• The Nick Smith Centre Working group, comprised of a cross representation of staff and key content experts reviewed the facility in its entirety to identify facility and program improvements. Feedback from the group generated 160 plus recommendations. Feedback was also solicited from the public in the form of a survey. The recommendations were then categorized and prioritized into work plans.
• A refresh of the main office and lobby was undertaken, consolidating the trophy cases and decreasing the vending machines.
• An extensive renovation of the canteen took place and a new vendor began in October.
• A new pool viewing area was constructed and will open in November. • A number of health and safety concerns were rectified including
demarcation of a safe path of travel near the Zamboni entrances of the Bert Hall and Glenn Arthur Arenas.
o On question of the committee, the Manager of Recreation advised the biggest challenge is breaking the habit. It is important that foot traffic not occur in this area due to the health and safety risks involved.
• The Building Condition Assessment, Fire and Life Safety and Structural Investigation was underway as of September, and a report should be available by year end.
ii) Christmas Lights Contest, Manager of Recreation
The Manager of Recreation provided a PowerPoint Presentation on the Christmas Lights Contest attached as Appendix B and forming part of these minutes. The Manager of Recreation highlighted:
• The contest is to encourage residents to celebrate the holiday season, create an annual event, and promote tourism.
• Deadline for applications is December 11th at 4p.m. • The judges’ panel is comprised of a committee member from each
advisory committee. o On question of the Manager of Recreation Guy Bahm
volunteered to sit on the judges’ panel
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b) Community Services Branch i) Museum Strategic Plan, Museum Curator
The Museum Curator provided a PowerPoint Presentation on the Museum Strategic Plan attached as Appendix C and forming part of these minutes. The Museum Curator highlighted:
• A five-year strategic plan was commissioned to ensure the Museum is in compliance with provincial operating grant eligibility requirements and align with the Town’s strategic plan.
• The CMOG Grant is a coveted grant and a very limited number of museums receive the grant.
• The museum operates with a small staff, however are 63 volunteers strong. • The strategic plan identifies a timeline for key priorities and action.
ii) Planning Department Updates, Town Planner
The Town Planner provided a verbal update on planning activities in the Town of Arnprior, including:
• Update on 2020-2023 Strategic Plan • Upcoming Projects
o Airport Land Study o Waterfront Masterplan Study Update - Request for Proposal was
awarded in November to produce a comprehensive Waterfront Master plan to cover the waterfront lands along the west side of the Madawaska River up to and including Robert Simpson Park, the east side of the Madawaska River to Bell Park look at the waterfront, marina and the linkages along McLean Avenue Park.
o Two (2) new plans of subdivision (draft approved) that anticipate construction in the spring of 2020. The former fairgrounds is 150 units will not be a phased in approached and Madawaska Meadows 500 units will be a phased in approach.
o McEwan Campbellbrook Phase 4 is underway and Campanale is about to register their third and final phase.
o Staff continues to work with Olympia, specifically Block 139 and the most appropriate development for the block
o Interest has been expressed in the vacant lots on Baskin Drive (beside AJ Charbonneau School) and Fourth Avenue with regards to apartments and multi-residential units.
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o General applications in 2019 included, the drive-in pharmacy, new apartment on John Street, the Grove Nursing Home, a parking lot on McGonigal Street beside the dental office, storage units on Madawaska Blvd and a new LCBO on Winners Circle Drive.
• Consultation with developers and the County of Renfrew resulted in a streamlined Part Lot Control Process.
• Legion Park has been chosen for the proposed SENS Rink. • With regards to land sales, one lot on Allan Drive has been sold and
construction has begun on the single family home, with two lots still to be sold.
• Participation on the Greater Arnprior Seniors Council working through goals of our senior community including but not limited to affordable housing options and home sharing.
iii) Small Business Social Media School, MEDO
The Marketing and Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update on Social Media School including: • The Towns of Arnprior and Renfrew, and Community Futures are
partnering/cost-sharing in a Small Business Social Media school which includes six (6) workshops that include Operating Online, Facebook 101, Instagram 101, DIY Photography for Small Business, Facebook 102 and Instagram 102.
• The workshops will take place in both Arnprior and Renfrew between the end of November and the end of January.
• The workshops are provided at a minimal fee. o Committee members congratulated the MEDO on supporting
businesses in this manner
7. Matters Tabled/Deferred/Unfinished Business None
8. Staff Reports
None
9. New Business None
10. Adjournment Resolution No. CDC 017-19 Moved by Peter Anas Seconded by Seth Malina
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THAT this meeting of the Community Development Advisory Committee be adjourned at 7:28 PM.
Resolution CARRIED
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Graeme Ivory Manager of Recreation
Jumpstart Accessibility Grant
Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting – Monday, February 3, 2020
Background
• Founded in 2005, Jumpstart Charities help kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities
- 100% of every donation made to a Jumpstart Chapter gets reinvested in that community—directly impacting local kids
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Background
• The Accessibility Grant, available once per year, opened December 1, 2019 and closes February 12, 2020. Successful recipients will be contacted by May 1, 2020
• The Town of Arnprior applied for a Jumpstart Grant in 2019 for a new pool lift, accessible change table and ramp, but was unsuccessful
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Background
• 2020 Application– Using our 2018-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility
Plan as a guiding document
• Taking feedback received in the Town Recreation Survey from Fall 2018 along with general community feedback about a variety of accessibility needs at our parks, beach and Nick Smith Centre
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Jumpstart Accessibility Grant
• In 2020, Jumpstart will accept grant applications for projects valued up to $500,000 (i.e. renovations, retrofits or construction of community facilities and venues) designed to enhance existing or new building plans for sport and recreation spaces with uniquely innovative solutions for inclusion and accessibility for children of all abilities.
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Eligible Projects - Examples• Renovations to widen hallways or
doorways
• Installing elevators, lifts, or pool pods
• Enhancing capital project plans for rinks to make them fully accessible and inclusive for para-hockey use.
• Installing a ceiling-track lift system for a seamless, accessible travel path
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Eligible Projects - Examples
• Building accessible walkways between outdoor amenities at a recreation facility (i.e., between tennis courts, pools, playgrounds, and parks)
• Adapting facilities to accommodate sensory and invisible disabilities
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Eligible Projects - Examples
• Enhancing plans for a new field house or indoor gym (ensuring that flooring surfaces, court dividers, and change rooms are all universally accessible)– Where possible, applicants should
demonstrate evidence of matching funds or in-kind support from federal, provincial, territorial, and/or municipal governments
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Key Criteria for Eligibility
• The following are key criteria for grant eligibility:– Letters of support from local user groups and
stakeholders endorsing the project (e.g. accessibility advisory committee, community members, etc.)
– Consist of an infrastructure upgrade or build which results in improved accessibility to a public recreation space meeting the needs of youth with disabilities
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Key Criteria for Eligibility
• The following are key criteria for grant eligibility:– Budget and Funding forms outlining costs
associated with the project, funding secured for the project to date, anticipated funding, and amount of funding being requested through the Jump Start Accessibility Grant
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Key Criteria for Eligibility
• The following are key criteria for grant eligibility:– At least one financial quote related to the
project (e.g., materials, supplies, equipment)
– Official documentation outlining the project plans (e.g., design rendering, construction plans, photos, etc.)
– Have a direct impact on youth with disabilities ability to engage in sport and physical activity
– Meet legislated building standards and code
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Key Criteria for Eligibility• The following are grant-eligible expenses:
– Materials, supplies, and equipment to complete the proposed infrastructure project
– Professional fees for technical personnel, consultants, and contractors to undertake the surveying, design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, or construction of the proposed Infrastructure Improvement
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Key Criteria for Eligibility• The following are not grant-eligible
expenses:– Purchase or lease of real estate
– Maintenance of project
– Expenses incurred before the date of Award
– Expenses that do not have corresponding receipts submitted in the Final Report
– Salaries or other benefits for employees
– Overhead expenditures unrelated to the project
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Key Criteria for Eligibility• The following are not grant-eligible
expenses:– Consultation and preparation of the grant application
– Raising additional funds for the project
– Training
– Expenses normally funded by existing government programs or insurance
– Expenses that are eligible for a rebate
– Subsidizing costs of a ‘for-profit’ business
– Financing charges and interest
– Legal fees, fines and penalties
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Proposed Application• As per goals set forth in the 2018-2023 Multi-
Year Accessibility Plan, the Town aims to make the following grant application:– Mobi-Mat Rec Path for Robert Simpson Park
providing access from the trail to the beach and to the waters edge
– Mobi-Chair for Robert Simpson Park providing accessibility on both the beach and in the water
– Mobi-Roll’n-Stow for annual installation and removal of the Mobi-Mat Rec Path
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Mobi Products – Mobi-Mat
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Mobi Products – Mobi-Chair
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Mobi Products – Mobi-Roll’n-Stow
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Mobi Project – Wasaga Beach
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Project Funding
• Project Estimate $10,621– Mobi-Mat, Mobi-Chair and Mobi-Roll’n-Stow
• Grant Request 80%– $8,496.80
• Municipal Funding 20%– $2,124.20
– To be funding from 2020 Recreation Budget –Operating Supplies
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Support
• The proposed grant application would focus on three products that will make the beach at Robert Simpson Park accessible to all users
• A letter of support from the Community Development Advisory Committee is requested for inclusion in our grant application
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Questions?
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Town of Arnprior Family Day Festival
Monday, February 17, 2020 | Nick Smith Centre
TIME INFO LOCATION 8am-10am Family Cereal Breakfast
Start your day off right with a plentiful selection of cereals, juice, coffee and tea. FREE with donation to the Arnprior Food Bank
Community Hall
10am-12pm Free Family Swim
Pool
10am-2pm Free Family Fun Time Board Games (10am-2pm) Music (10am-2pm) Face Painting (11:30am-1:30pm)
Community Hall
12pm-1pm Family Day Lunch Pizza or Hotdog + Pop for $4.50
Community Hall
1pm-3pm Free Public Skating Bert Hall Arena 3pm-4pm Arnprior Junior A Packers Skills Competition
Watch your Packers compete in hardest shot, fastest skater, target shooting and breakaway shootout challenges (Admission is FREE)
Bert Hall Arena
9am-4pm Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing FREE equipment rentals from our Lending Hub (Sizing and availability are limited)
Algonquin Trail
FamFest 2020 is proudly supported and sponsored by:
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Lindsay Wilson, MEDO
Social Media School
CDAC, February 3, 2020
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Social Media School Review• Operating Online, 36 attendees• Facebook 101, 27 attendees• Instagram 101, 29 attendees• DIY Photography, 28 attendees• Facebook 102, 28 attendees• Instagram 102, 26 attendees
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Feedback• Attendees found the courses very useful but
would like future workshops on specific concepts covered
• Would like to see future workshops on:– Websites– Online stores– Apps– Eventbrite– Social Media Paid Advertising– Funnels
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Digital Service Squad
• $10,000 funding from the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association.
• Onboard Main Street businesses to the Digital Main Street platform.
• Digital Assessment and Recommendations.• The Digital Service Squad will activate and
implement free, easy-to-use digital tools and technologies that businesses would like to use.
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Questions?
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TOWN OF ARNPRIOR STAFF REPORT
Subject: 2019 Building Activity Report Number: CDC 20-02-03-01
Department: Community Development Advisory Committee – Building Report Author: Jacques Benoit Title: Chief Building Official Meeting Date: February 3, 2020
Recommendations: That the Committee receives report number CDC 20-02-03-01as information. Background: In 2018, the Town had issued 200 Building Permits with an approximate total construction value of $15,266,620.00. Discussion: As of December 31, 2019 Building Permit statistics are as follows: The Building Department issued 243 Building Permits, with an approximate construction value of $47,399,130.00. Of the 243 permits, the residential development included:
• Eight (8) Single Family Dwellings; • 19 Semi-Detached (38 units); • 17 blocks of rowhouses in various unit sizes (59 units); • a new eight (8) unit apartment building; and • six (6) newly created apartments within existing buildings
for a total of 119 new residential units. Number of new residential units from previous years: 2018 72 units 2017 73 units 2016 58 units 2015 76 units Options: None
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Policy Considerations:None
Financial Considerations: Permit Plumbing Development Fees Fees Charges Totals
Dec. 2019 Totals $ 281,982 $ 16,860 $ 1,600,690 $1,899,532
Dec. 2018 Totals $ 149,199 $ 12,330 $ 808,693 $ 970,222
Increase/(Decrease) $ 132,783 $ 4,530 $ 791,997 $ 929,310over previous year
Meeting Dates:None
Consultation:CAOManager of Finance & Support Services
Documents:None
Reviewed By Department Head:Robin Paquette
Reviewed by General Manager, Client Services/Treasurer: Jennifer Morawiec
CAO Concurrence:
Robin Paquette
Workflow Certified By Town Clerk: Maureen
Spratt
Digitally signed by Maureen Spratt DN: cn=Maureen Spratt, o=Town of Arnprior, ou, [email protected], c=CA Date: 2020.01.27 14:14:23 -05'00'
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