Lakeshore Advance, 2012-06-13, Page 226 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Lambton Shores: Councll weighs In on beach usage Issue case by case
Lynda Hillman-Rapley
Lakeshore Advance
The Community Services Department
receives a number of requests for use of the
Grand Bend Beach for private functions
throughout the summer months, It has been
requested that these types of requests be
submitted to Council for discussion. Many
of the recommendations have been mapped
out in the recently completed beach consul-
tation study and staff asked for council
direction regarding some of ,the bigger
requests. Council said fees should go up in
the 2012 budget as they are "archaic". Coun-
cil Doug Bonesteel said it is clear the resi-
dents don't want "Coney Island" . Councilor
Martin Underwood felt they could by-law
themselves to death and how bad could it
be for men and women exercising on the
beach. Scott said two fitness centres are tax
payers and they could be "opening the flood
gates" if they say yes to these groups. Coun-
cilor John Russell said they did a study and
should be sending the right message, "that
the beach is open for business." Councilor
I,orie Scott is concerned that once they say
yes for the wedding requests, they will be
inundated with requests. Bonesteel sug-
gested they check Out each request case by
case.
Group Fitness Sessions -
July 1 to August 31, 2011
Laura Boyle is a certified trainer and
swim instructor who is requesting use of the
Grand Bend Main Beach for group fitness
sessions starting July 1 and running to
August 31. The group sessions would take
place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri-
days, and tentatively Saturdays from
10:OOam - 11:30am, Boyle would offer
classes with elements of cardio, resistance
and stability training.
Boyle plans to run these classes as a "for
profit" venture, and would charge $60.00 per
month, $20.00 per week or $10.00 per class
to participants. Council agreed to refer back
to staff to come up with a "mutual cost shar-
ing" partnership with the group.
Wedding Ceremony Request -
July 2, 2011
Dawn Maceachren-Deneire is requesting
the use of the pavilion at the (rand Bend
Beach for a sunset wedding ceremony on
July 2, 2011, The ceremony would begin at
approximately 8:00pm and would last
approximately 15 minutes. Roughly 35 - 40
guests would he attending. The event does
not require staff support, set up or hydro.
In the past, the Municipality has not per-
mitted special events on long weekends due
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to the already limited resources of parking
and facilities. However, due to the nature, time
and length of the event, the Community Serv-
ices Department believes that this event can
be accommodated with no interruption to
existing operations. The current rental rate for
the pavilion is $41.00 + 1IST per day. This was
carried,
Yoga Fitness Stretch -
July 5 to August 30, 2011
Anne Near is a certified yoga and fitness
instructor specializing in 1Iatha and Kundalini
Yoga, Group and Older Adult Fitness and line
Dancing. Near is requesting use of the Grand
Bend Main Beach near the pier on Tuesday
and'Ihursday mornings at 6:30ant from July 5
to August 30, 2011.
Near would like to offer an early morning
Yoga Fitness Stretch followed by a swim. There
would be no set fee for the classes, but partici-
pants will be asked to provide a donation for
participation in the classes. 'There is currently
no fee structure for this type of activity on the
beach, so if approved, it is suggested that a fee
of $5.00 + 11S'l' per
class be established to remain consistent
with similar programs in the municipality. 'the
rental does not require any services or staff
support. The decision here was that it be
referred back to staff to conte up with a
"mutual cost sharing" partnership with the
group.
McDonalds Restaurants of Canada Beach
(louse Reception -
July 26, 2011
On behalf of McDonalds Restaurants of
Canada, David Bartlam from Oakwood Resort
has submitted a request for the use of the
Grand Bend Beach !louse Observation Deck
for a reception on July 26, 201 1. McDonalds
Restaurants of Canada will he hosting a sum-
mer meeting/retreat at the Oakwood Resort
on the dates of July 25 28, 2011. They are
requesting Council to consider one of the fol-
lowing options for the Observation Deck of
the Beach House onluly 26: Dinner and bev-
erages; Appetizer's and beverages; Dessert and
beverages.
'there will be approximately 30 to 50 people
attending this event. The group would like to
host the event from 5:OOpm - 10:OOpnm, how-
ever they are aware of the Communities in
Bloom judges visit to the Grand Bend newt
that day, and will be flexible around the Ces
'nullities in Bloom tour schedule. Oakw&.•
Resort will be responsible for supplying, set-
ting up and taking down any equipment asso-
ciated with the event. 'the group does require
access to hydro and water, and may hire a
one-man band to provide entertainment. '}he
group will work with the Municipality to
determine appropriate decibel levels and time
frames for any amplified music.
The group would like to apply for a Special
Occasion Permit from the Alcohol and Gam-
ing Commission of Ontario for a "no sale" per-
mit. The group would be required to adhere to
the Municipal Alcohol Policy and submit the
required documents associated with the
policy.
Current fees for the Beach } louse rental are
$218.55 + HST per day, plus $109.25 for hydro
service. 'this was okayed for the 8-10 p.m. time
slot.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception -
October 1, 2011
An inquiry regarding a wedding ceremony
and reception on the Grand Bend Beach has
been made to the Community Services
Department. The wedding organizer is look-
ing for the use of the Condo Parking lot on
October 1, 2011 to set up a tent for a wedding
200 ceremony and reception. The tent would
be required to be set up on Friday afternoon,
with tear down on Sunday. The organizer
would provide security if necessary,
The ceremony would take place at approxi-
mately 2:OOpm in the afternoon, with 200
guests attending. The reception would take
place from 5:OOpm to 12;00am and include a
catered dinner; live band and this event would
be licensed for the service of alcohol.
The wedding organizer would also be flexi-
ble if Council were to allow only the ceremony
and a cocktail reception until 7:O0pm with the
full reception taking place off site.
There is currently no rental fee for this
space, however if approved it would he rec-
ommended that the daily beach rental rate of
$218.55 + 1IST be applicable, plus $109.25 4-
1IS'1' for hydro service if required. Council
agreed to the wedding and the cocktail recep-
tion time slot but the reception has to be taken
off site.
Kloss grandson to celebrate 20th with his own swim
Lynda Hillman -Replay
Lakeshore Advance
Jason Kloss, like his grandfather before hint is
planning a 65 kilometer swim on August 26th .
Ile will begin in Port Sanillac Michigan and fin-
ish in Grand Bend 00 August 27th in the early
afternoon,
1 tun doing the swim for a couple of reasons,
the first being to raise money for
The Canadian Cancer Society and the second
is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of when my
grandpa (Dick Kloss) did the same swim. Ile
raised money for the Grand Bend Public library
they were building at the titre."
Jason will he swimming into the main beach
and would like to have a section of oft fo,r,
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people who are at the butch to se's' him swim
in and so that he has a safe place to swim in to J
"I will also need to have paramedics on sho -
to check me over after this long 24 hour plus
swim. 'lo have the support and help from the
town of Grand Bend would be greatly appreci-
ated and would truly make the difference in the
success of the event. My goal is to raise $20,(X)0
and we will be doing most of the fundraising that
day with t -shirt sales and pledges. 'There will be
plenty of media coverage there to promote the
event and in turn promote the town of Grand
Bend"
Council okayed this request stating Jason
must provide his own emergency service.( He is
also exempt from the by-law restricting sales on
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