Special Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda for the Special Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake for Thursday, October 24th, 2024, be approved as presented.

THAT Council accept this Arena Chiller Replacement report.

THAT Council direct staff to proceed with sampling the level of contamination of the brine in the arena refrigeration system and bring back a quote for flushing, and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to apply for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund immediately.

WHEREAS the Dr. Hamilton Crawford Memorial Centre Arena plays a crucial role as part of the social fabric of our community, serving as a central location and gathering space for youth sports, community events and social interactions – all of which contribute to fostering a sense of community belonging and well- being; Page 2 of 5 Council Meeting October 24, 2024 AND WHEREAS community organizations, local schools and hockey teams rely on facilities like arenas for physical activity and sport during the winter months, with limited alternatives in rural communities such as Marmora and Lake; AND WHEREAS Municipally provided active programing like senior day skating, public family skating, and youth and adult shinny are accessible and community inclusive programs; AND WHEREAS local businesses see economic benefit and spin-offs from seasonal ice bookings, tournaments and other events held at the arena during the operational season; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Marmora and Lake relies on annual revenue from ice rentals, events and hockey tournaments to help offset the operating costs of the arena, and the economic and social impact of not opening the arena would be detrimental to its future; AND WHEREAS equipment at the Dr. Hamilton Crawford Memorial Centre Arena required for ice-making has experienced unexpected critical failure and requires immediate replacement for the arena to open and resume operations for the 2024-2025 season and beyond; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the C

THAT Council direct staff to provide a follow-up report at the November 5, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council.

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a public announcement about the decisions made by Council regarding the arena.

THAT Council direct staff to include the portion of the project not covered by the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund in the 2025 budget.

THAT Council will proceed into a closed meeting session under the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2):  (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;  (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; o Re: Department Operations

THAT staff follow the direction of Council made in closed session.

Being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on the 24th day of October, 2024.