The Corporation of The Town of Cobourg

2021 Municipal Community Grants Submissions Meeting

MINUTES

Monday, December 07, 2020 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Electronic Participation

Members Present:

• Mayor John Henderson
• Deputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
• Councillor Nicole Beatty
• Councillor Aaron Burchat
• Councillor Adam Bureau
• Councillor Emily Chorley
• Councillor Brian Darling
• Teresa Behan, Deputy Director of Community Services

Members Absent:

• eSCRIBE Contributor, eSCRIBE

Staff Present:

• Tracey Vaughan, Chief Administrative Officer
• Ian Davey, Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services
• Glenn McGlashon, Director of Planning and Development
• Laurie Wills, Director of Public Works
• Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services
• Krystal Christopher, Deputy Clerk

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor Seguin, Coordinator of General Government Services, called the meeting to order at 5 PM

2.

INTRODUCTION

Deputy Mayor Seguin, Chair, explained the general purpose of the meeting, which was to receive verbal presentations from organizations and groups who have submitted a Municipal Community Grant Application for the 2021 Town of Cobourg Municipal Operating Budget.

3.

DECLARATION OF PECUINARY INTREST

There was no declaration of pecuniary interest declared by members.

4.

NOTIFICATION

Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk/Manager Legislative Services, noted that notice was published in the local newspaper, posted on the Municipal Website www.cobourg.ca pursuant to the Town of Cobourg Public Notice Policy. Applicants were also notified individually, and this process is pursuant to the Town of Cobourg Municipal Community Grants Policy.

5.

2021 MUNICIPAL COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATION PRESENTATIONS

5.1

2021 Municipal Community Grant Presentation Submissions:

5.1.1

Cobourg Ecology Garden (CEG), Dora Body, Chair

Dora Body, Cobourg Ecology Garden, provided an overview of the grant application and the operating budget for the Cobourg Ecology Garden. Ms. Body spoke to the impacts of  the pandemic, enhancements, changes and the benefits of garden to the Town.

5.1.2

Cobourg Museum Foundation, Mary Dunphy, President

Mary Dunphy, Cobourg Museum Foundation, provided an overview of the grant application and spoke to the required drainage system upgrade, impacts of the pandemic, property taxes and the summer student work program. Ms. Dunphy noted that the museum opened on July 18th with restrictions.

5.1.3

Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club, William Arthur

Donna Ball, Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club, provided an overview of the grant application and spoke to the request for parking passes along the property of the lawn bowling club. 

5.1.4

Victoria Hall Volunteers, Leona Woods.

Leonna Woods, Victoria Hall Volunteers, provided an overview of the grant application and spoke to the impacts of the pandemic on the organization. Ms. Woods highlighted the fundraising initiatives lead by the organization.

5.1.5

Cobourg and District Historical Society, Leona Woods

Leona Woods, Cobourg and District Historical Society,  provided an overview of the grant application and spoke to the request of an in-kind grant donation of space for monthly meetings. Ms. Woods provided background information and explanation of the organizations purpose and mission. 

5.1.6

Northumberland New Ventures Band, Glenn Bailey

Glenn Bailey, Northumberland New Ventures Band, provided an overview of the grant application and provided background information. Mr. Bailey spoke to the bands mandate, growth, lost in revenue and the impacts of the pandemic on the organization.

5.1.7

Les AMIS Concerts - Michael Pepa

Ken Prue and Michael Peppa, Les AMIS Concerts, provided an overview of the grant application and spoke to the impacts of the pandemic on the organization. 

5.1.8

La Jeunesse Choirs, Denise Raymond

No presentation provided by applicant. Grant application was received.

5.1.9

Northumberland 89.7 FM Small Town Radio - David Newland.

David Newland, Northumberland 89.7 FM Small Town Radio, provided an overview of the grant application. Mr. Newland also provided background information and explanation of the 2021 Summer Music Series Concert.

5.1.10

SONG - Sounds of the Next Generation, Trish Dryden

Trish Dryden, Sounds of the Next Generation, provided background information and overview of the grant application. Ms. Dryden spoke to the impacts of the pandemic and the benefits of organization to the community.

6.

FURTHER NOTICE

Deputy Mayor Seguin, Chair explained the next steps of the review and approvals of the 2021 Municipal Community Grant Applications during the 2021 Budget Deliberations.

7.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Brian Darling

  THAT the meeting be adjourned (5:54 PM)

  Carried