That the Ayton and Area Recreation Advisory Committee recommends council consider the following in the 2023 Budget and that updates be shared by staff with this committee.
1. That the kitchen facilities of the Centennial Hall be renovated to meet Public Health Standards (new cabinetry, 3 sinks for proper dish washing, proper cooling appliance, new flooring, dishwasher, etc.) to promote and increase the rentals. It is a smaller hall and could be very desirable for smaller events such as birthday parties, anniversary parties, funeral lunches, family get-togethers and meetings;
And further, council approves up to $10,000 in furnishings such as couches, chairs,
etc. to make the atmosphere more inviting to the user.
2. That Council consider providing funding to replace the old bleachers at the diamond in Ayton, that were taken away but not replaced. One suggestion floated was using armour stone to be used in tiered seating under the maple trees.
3. That Council consider funding up to $10,000 for the busing of children in Ayton and surrounding area to receive basic life-saving swimming lessons in Durham or Mildmay (which ever presents itself as a better option) in the 2023 budget deliberations. Many rural children are denied this chance which is more easily accessible in urban areas. This would be considered helping sustainability with fewer vehicles on the road.
4. That the Council approve the following recommendation that the tennis court behind the Ayton Arena, which at the present moment is sitting idle, be revitalized with repaving for tennis and incorporating a Pickle Ball court. This would provided a positive opportunity for the young and old to participate in a variety of activities as choices, in Ayton, are very limited at the moment. Basketball hoops could be included, the lights still work and also could be used for road hockey. This area could also be utilized by renters of the arena during hockey schools making the arena a more desirable rental area. The public school is very close with easy access. The Ayton Area will celebrate its 50th anniversary on July 18 and this could be a welcomed addition.