The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

Minutes of a Meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

4:30 P.m. - 4:45 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Members of Committee Present:

• Mayor Crystal Meloche, 
• Councillor Michael Akpata, 
• Councillor Terry Burns, 
• Councillor Mark Carrick, 
• Councillor Jeff Renaud, 
• and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo 

Members of Committee Absent:

• Councillor Sue Desjarlais 

Administration Present:

• J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer, 
• P. Funaro, Director of Culture and Recreation, 
• R. Hyra, Director of Human Resources, 
• P. Marra, Deputy Chief Administrative Office, 
• J. Osborne, Director of Public Works, 
• S. Bisson, Manager of Culture and Recreation, 
• G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer, 
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk, 
• M. Masonovich, Manager of Fleet & Facilities, 
• O. Stichhaller, Supervisor of Recreation, 
• J. Turnbull, Supervisor of Programming, 
• D. Langlois, D. Langlois, Director of Finance/Treasurer, 
• and A. Hussain, IS Administrator 

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order

Mayor Meloche called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

Mayor Meloche read the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

B.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None disclosed.

C.

Adoption of Minutes

• PRE-23-24
  Moved By: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded By: Councillor Burns

  That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting dated August 27, 2024, be adopted as presented.

  Carried.

D.

Items for Consideration

1.

2024 Summer Session Report of Joint Programs and Events between Culture and Recreation and Public Works

S. Bisson, Manager of Parks and Recreation, presented the report.

Mayor Meloche proposed that nighttime lighting at the baseball diamonds be considered part of the development of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan.

• PRE-24-24
  Moved By: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded By: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Manager of Culture and Recreation dated November 8, 2024 (CR-2024-29) regarding the summer 2024 programming session be received.

  Carried.

2.

Updated Agreement with Windsor Model Yacht Club

O. Stichhaller, Supervisor of Recreation presented the report.

• PRE-25-24
  Moved By: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded By: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Supervisor of Recreation dated September 19, 2024 (CR-2024-26) regarding the updated facility user group agreement for Windsor Model Yacht Club be received;

  And that, Council enters into a new agreement with Windsor Model Yacht Club and authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement.

  Carried.

E.

Questions/Statements from Members of the Committee

Councillor Burns inquired about the possibility of installing hand railings in Rink A at the Vollmer Complex. Mr. Osborne explained that the current width of the area prevents this and indicated further solutions can be explored.

Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo shared that she received positive feedback regarding the recent hockey event and commended the team for their efforts. 

Mayor Meloche extended congratulations to the team for the outdoor holiday lights display noting the positive feedback received from residents. 

F.

Next Meeting

The next scheduled meeting will be held on February 25, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

G.

Adjournment

The meeting is adjourned at the call of the Chair at 4:48 pm.