Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 13th, 2018

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:58pm.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOVED/SECONDED BY DIRECTORS KIEDYK AND ANEMA THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED.
CARRIED.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOVED/SECONDED BY DIRECTORS KIEDYK AND HOWAT THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 15th, 2018 BE ADOPTED.

NO ERRORS, NO OMMISIONS
CARRIED

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

N/A

CHAIR’S REMARKS

N/A

STANDING COMMITTEES

N/A

OLD BUSINESS

N/A

NEW BUSINESS

8. a) 2019 Meeting Schedule

MOVED/SECONDED BY DIRECTORS ANEMA AND HOWAT THAT THE 2019 MEETING SCHEDULE BE APPROVED.
CARRIED.

b) Completion of 2018 Disclosure Form

Disclosure forms were completed by the directors.

FOR INFORMATION

9. a) Administrator’s Report

Sandy Clarke, Acting Administrator highlighted the following:

On Tuesday, November 27th WSPR’s annual Staff Day was attended by 50 regular staff. Highlights included presentations by departments on their greatest challenge; biggest accomplishment; new and noteworthy work, and customer service highlights from 2018. A keynote speaker presented on managing diversity and inclusion.

WSPR Employee Engagement Survey responses have been reviewed and themes included communication, staffing, and that WSPR is a desirable place to work. In 2019 staff sessions will be conducted on ways to continue improving staff engagement.

We are preparing for the replacement of 2 long term aquatic staff who have provided supervision and leadership for the pool/fitness area for the past 38 years. Recruitment for both positions will begin early in 2019.

Occupational Health & Safety statistics for 2018 to date are strong. We are on track for our third best year since 2002 with respect to the low number of time loss injuries that have occurred.

The Maintenance department recently tested our Ammonia Response Plan with staff, Accent Refrigeration and the Colwood Fire Department. A staff member from the Maintenance department created a video outlining our Ammonia Response Plan which received excellent feedback from Worksafe BC, the Fire Department and other organizations. As regulated by Technical Safety BC, the air handling and new vent stack installation in the Arena is underway.

Aquatics and Maintenance departments are preparing for the annual Pool shutdown from December 10th-26th, 2018.

The Winter Activity Guide is out and registration for winter programs began on December 6th. The guide contains a vast collection of programs for the community to choose from, and includes an Activity Guide Survey seeking feedback on how the community receives information about WSPR programs and services.

A grant was received from the Rick Hansen Foundation allowing us to resurface the Kids Cottage outdoor play space flooring, ensuring the outdoor space is accessible for those in wheelchairs, etc.

We continue to ensure our weight room is updated with current cardio equipment, with 7 new elliptical trainers and 2 upright cycles arriving in December.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

IN CAMERA

MOVED/SECONDED BY DIRECTORS HILTON AND HOWAT THAT THE MEETING MOVE IN CAMERA.

CARRIED

Chair, Joe Martignago asked staff to leave for the duration of the in camera session other than the Acting Administrator.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED/SECONDED BY DIRECTORS HILTON AND HOWAT THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 4:30PM.

CARRIED