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RECOGNITION OF THE SPONSORS OF THE 2014 - 2015 ARTIFICIAL ICE RINK.
Ms. Jacqueline Weston, Director of Engineering commented that the City of Barrie successfully piloted an artificial ice rink at Centennial Park during the 2014/2015 winter season. She noted that staff are working on a recommendation for a permanent location for the artificial ice rink and that the pilot is proposed to continue for the 2015/2016 winter season.
Ms. Weston commented that the artificial ice rink would not have been possible without the efforts of City staff and the support of the following sponsors:
Donation of Artificial Ice Rink
· Graham Fraser
Community Champion
· Debbie Conte, PowerStream Inc.
Community Supporters
· Steve Yake and Mark Bartolucci, Hanson Pipe
· Jamie Massie, Georgian Chevrolet Buick GMC
· Shannon Baker, Hapamp Elmvale
· Keith Bartley, KB Electrical
· Warren Mills, Wamco Group
· Rick Shi, Twinkle Solution Ltd.
· Frank Sardellitti, HUDCO Electric Supply
· Andy Sutton, CRS Contractors Rental Supply
· Bill Bannerman, B & J Contracting
· Mike Turney, Signz n' Designz
Rink Crew
· Rob Carson, Barrie Welding and Machine (1974) Ltd.
· Randy Roe, Midway Mechanical Inc.
Mayor Lehman presented Certificates of Recognition to the sponsors in attendance at the meeting. Ms. Weston thanked the sponsors for contributing to a project that positively benefitted the community.
Mayor Lehman commented that the ice rink was extremely busy and used for shinny hockey and free skating. He thanked Mr. Fraser, City staff and the sponsors for their efforts in the management of the artificial ice rink pilot project.