ARGYLE MUNICIPAL RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2013
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Present: Maurice Babin, Aldéric Boudreau, Kathy Bourque, Lorelei Doucette, Ginette
d’Entremont, Mariette d’Entremont, Natalie d’Entremont, Vernon Pothier, Scott Surette, Nicole
Albright
Regrets: Roderick Murphy Jr., Basil d’Entremont, Peter Hansen
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Ginette d’Entremont at 5:50 pm.
Welcome: Ginette d’Entremont welcomed the members of the ARC.
Review & Acceptance of Agenda/ Conflict of Interest Declaration: On motion by
Kathy Bourque and seconded by Scott Surette that the agenda is approved as circulated.
Motion Carried
Presentation: Recreational Infrastructure – Julien Boudreau (Facilities Maintenance
Coordinator) gave a Power Point presentation on the recreational infrastructure in our
municipality:
 le Parc des Jeunes
 École Wedgeport
 Comeau’s Hill Beach
 Plymouth School
 Tusket Ball Field
 École Secondaire de Par-En-Bas
 Amirault’s Hill court Avite Burke
 École Belleville
 École Sainte Anne du Ruisseau
 Quinan Multi Purpose
 Kemptville Ballfield and Multi Purpose
 Drumlin Heights
 East Pubnico Field
 École Pubnico-Ouest
 Pubnico South Ball Field
New signage will be placed at each location promoting where it is as well as the “rules” of the
location.
Approval of September 19th, 2013 minutes:
On motion by Mariette d’Entremont and seconded by Lorelei Doucette that the agenda is
approved as ammended.
Motion Carried
Election of Officers:
Lorelei Doucette nominated Nicole Albright to be Chair. Call for nominations for Chair were
made 3 times and hearing no other nominations Nicole Albright was declared chair.
Maurice Babin nominated Scott Surette to be vice-chair. Call for nominations for Vice-Chair
were made 3 times and hearing no other nominations Scott Surette was declared Vice-Chair.
Having no nominations for Secretary, the position is vacant. During this vacancy, Ginette
d’Entremont will record the minutes.
Financial Report:
Ginette read through her financial report. After 7 months, there is an estimated surplus of
$43, 959.05.
It is moved by Ginette d’Entremont and seconded by Nicole Albright to accept the financial
report as discussed.
Motion Carried
Director’s Report/Information Items:
Ginette went through her director’s report. A discussion was had on the events listed.
It was moved by Ginette d’Entremont and seconded by Kathy Bourque to approve the Recreation
Director’s Report.
Motion Carried
Active Living Coordinator Report:
Natalie read through her Active Living Coordinator’s report. A discussion was had on the events
listed. It was moved by Natalie d’Entremont and seconded by Kathy Bourque to approve the
Active Living Coordinator Report.
Motion Carried
Area Reports
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Kathy Bourque: Dance. Christmas Tea on December 8th.
Nicole Albright: Quinan Senior’s Cribbage on Monday nights at 6 pm, Athletic Awards
Banquet November 15th, Women’s floor hockey on Monday nights, Club Acadien had a
fall tea.
Mariette d’Entremont: Pubnico Point Trail – phase 1 just about completed – still a bit of
work to be done. Great community effort. Great usage of trail. Phase 2 will begin in the
spring. Bike/walk on the trail 50 people attended. Qigong class was well attended and
will be extended. Cindy Robicheau is the instructor.
Other Business –
 Pubnico Ball Field update: Lots of work has been done on the ballfield. Awaiting for
funding from the Department of Health and Wellness.
 Tennis Court update: John Sullivan has sent a letter to the school board to have access
to the right of way to make repairs. We are awaiting the signing of the land-use
agreement with Ronnie Crowell for the tennis court in SAR. Hoping to have the
Amirault’s Hill tennis court agreement signed in December.
 ARC strategic plan: Priority planning for 2014 – There will be an extra meeting
January 9th to discuss infrastructure priorities in order to better plan financially for
improvements to our current infrastructure. This meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m.
 Field Mantainance Grant: Up to $500 every year is given for community groups to
work on/maintain their fields. It’s not always used, however some groups use it every
year. Ginette was wondering if this money could be earmarked for our infrustructure
priorities instead. Discussion was had, and it was decided that the groups who provide
receipts for the money will continue to receive it, but those who have been banking that
money for future repairs will no longer be permitted to do so.
A motion was made by Maurice Babin that those community groups providing receipts
for field maintenance will continue to receive their $500 per year. Banking the money
for future repairs will no longer be allowed. Kathy Bourque seconded the motion.
Next Meeting: ARC meeting January 16, 2014 @ 5:30 pm
Adjournment –
It was moved by Ginette d’Entremont and seconded by Kathy Bourque to adjourn the meeting at
7:27 pm.