HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-14 - Blue Flag Beach Advisory CommitteeTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BLUE FLAG BEACH COMMITTEE AGENDA
TRACKLESS LOUNGE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
2:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Blue Flag Beach Committee Meeting held July 13, 2022
4. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. Blue Flag Committee Mandate and Operation
B. Annual Operational On-site Meeting
C. Water Quality Advertisements
D. Education Events
E. General Discussion
F. Next Meeting Date
5. ADJOURNMENT
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BLUE FLAG BEACH COMMITTEE MINUTES
TRACKLESS LOUNGE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
3:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Manley
Earl Shea
Barry Wade
Ed Ketchabaw (ex-officio)
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Gagnon
Noel Hayes
STAFF ATTENDANCE: Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting of the Blue Flag Beach Committee was called to order at 3:06 pm by Thomas Thayer,
who chaired the meeting.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. Welcome Back
All attending members introduced themselves. The CAO|Clerk introduced himself to the
Committee.
B. 2022 Blue Flag Status and Requirements
The CAO|Clerk advised that Blue Flag Status was awarded to the Port Burwell East Beach for
2022 in May and made public in June. Water testing has been satisfactory to-date. The East
Beach was expanded eastward prior to the open of the season. New signage was added prior
to the start of the season identifying the period in which rescue equipment is available for users.
Group discussion pertained to water quality signage and signage for dogs on the beach.
Moved by: Barry Wade
Seconded by: Tom Manley
THAT the 2022 Blue Flag Status and Requirements discussion be received.
CARRIED
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C. Committee Structure / Mandate
The CAO|Clerk provided an overview of the Committee’s existing mandate and structure. The
CAO|Clerk advised that, for the new term, changes to the mandate and structure may occur to
improve the functionality of the Committee and ensure an increased level of communication on
Committee decisions to Municipal Council.
Earl Shea read a letter on wishes for an expanded mandate for the Committee and more
community involvement.
Moved by: Tom Manley
Seconded by: Barry Wade
THAT the Committee Structure / Mandate discussion be received.
CARRIED
D. Beach Signage & Accessibility
The CAO|Clerk reiterated the new signage for the rescue equipment. Mobi-mats continue to be
a potential accessibility item for the beach, grant-contingent. The CAO|Clerk also mentioned
that accessible picnic tables are available on the accessible concrete pad at the beach.
Group discussion was had regarding the possibility of an accessible pathway off of the west
parking lot and over the west bioswale outlet to provide for access to the beach.
Moved by: Tom Manley
Seconded by: Barry Wade
THAT the Beach Signage & Accessibility discussion be received.
CARRIED
E. Educational Events
The CAO|Clerk mentioned that, due to COVID-19, the education events were kept as status quo
for 2022.
Group discussion on educational components will be brought back to the next meeting for
further discussion pertaining to the 2023 season.
Moved by: Barry Wade
Seconded by: Tom Manley
THAT the Educational Events discussion be received.
CARRIED
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F. General Discussion
Moved by: Barry Wade
Seconded by: Tom Manley
THAT the General Discussion including additional topics of
Hagerman Street access
Safety/Rescue/Emergency vehicle access
Parking concerns on the Robinson roundabout
Fencing for sand retention
Additional garbage receptacles
Parking lot expansion
be received.
CARRIED
G. Next Meeting Date
The next Blue Flag Beach Committee Meeting will be Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 2pm.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Barry Wade
Seconded by: Tom Manley
THAT the July 13, 2022 Blue Flag Committee Meeting be adjourned at 4:38 pm.
CARRIED