Article from Simcoe.com.
A presentation to council by Friends of the Collingwood Central Park Project contained one too many accusations, according to council.
The group brought forward a presentation to once again express their opposition to a decision made by council in August to cover the outdoor pool at Heritage Park and build a new ice rink at Central Park at a cost of about $11.6 million.
"I've encountered many people who were unhappy with the way this decision was made," said Dr. Mike Lewin, who made the presentation to council on Monday, November 5.
Article from the Enterprise Bulletin.
COLLINGWOOD — An effort by a citizen’s group to draw attention to what they see as governance issues for Collingwood council drew barbs from councillors who felt their integrity assailed.
While the oral presentation by Mike Lewin of Friends of Central Park focused on some of the concerns of the group with the process council followed when it went ahead with purchasing a structure to cover Centennial Pool, and a second structure for a new arena at Central Park, several councillors jumped on a single comment within the written presentation published as part of Monday’s agenda.
Specifically, it was a quote — attributed to a person who spoke at the public meeting hosted by Friends of Central Park at the legion last month — suggesting the community needed to elect an “honest council” that raised the hackles of councillors.
Letter to the Editor: By Mike Lewin. Submitted November 7, 2012.
ARTICLE FROM THE ENTERPRISE BULLETIN, BY IAN ADAMS
COLLINGWOOD — It's not likely to make a difference, but now the people have had their say.
On Wednesday night, Friends of Central Park Project hosted its own public meeting on town council's decision for recreational facilities. For more than two-and-a-half hours, people presented their concerns about council's perceived haste in making an $11-million decision, only three days after receiving a report, as well as the decision to not tender the purchase of two membrane buildings from Sprung Structures — one to cover Centennial Pool, and the second for a new ice surface at Central Park.
While there were were five people on the panel at the front of the Normandy Room at the Legion, ready to answer questions, it was the town's acting-CAO Ed Houghton who found himself on the hot seat for most of the evening, as the crowd peppered him with queries on the process.
A public meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday October 3rd at 6:30pm at the Collingwood Legion.
At this meeting, residents questions about the Central Park Project will be answered.
ARTICLE FROM 95.1 PEAK FM
Nearly 200 people held a demonstration outside Collingwood town hall last night to protest what they feel was council's rushed decision to put a covering over Centennial Pool and build a new arena at Central Park.
Mayor Sandra Cooper told council last night, facts had been distorted and there were no secrets at town hall.
A steering committee recommended a 35 million dollar multi use facility at Central Park.
Cooper said senior staff spent 45 days looking at various options, and added the town carries a massive debt load and cannot just spend and borrow, or tax people who won't use the facility.
ARTICLE FROM THE ENTERPRISE BULLETIN, BY IAN ADAMS
COLLINGWOOD — About 80 people made the trek between Central Park and town hall Monday night, urging council to hit the 'pause' button and consider a partnership with the YMCA for aquatic facilities.
They were joined by another 20 or so people in front of the municipal offices, just prior to council's weekly meeting. As in last week's rally — which drew about 225 people — attendees called on council to 'do it once, do it right'.
While fewer showed up this week than last, Friends of Central Park spokesperson Geoff Moran says finding the time to come out at 4 p.m. on a Monday is difficult for most.
ARTICLE FROM 97.7 THE BEACH, by Catherine Thompson
Friends of the Central Park Project are staging a protest march on Monday afternoon.
A group of people in Collingwood aren't letting councillors off the hook.
Friends of the Collingwood Central Park Project are staging a protest march on Monday afternoon.
The group will meet at Central Park on Hume Street at 4 PM and march to town hall to greet councillors as they arrive for their 5 PM Council meeting.
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