Barrie Crime Prevention , Safety and Long Term Planning  Meeting

July 13, 2011

Present: Bryan, Steve, Irene, Ben, Stephen, Jack, Justin, Mike, Lynn

Meeting called to order @ 7:00pm

1.       Minutes of June 15, 2011 adopted and posted.

2.       Boarding and Rooming house minimum separation distance by-law  report is being worked on but no specifics as this time, working with property standards on the amount of people in the rooming house with bathroom facilities to include health issues and fire safety.

3.       Video Camera update – We want the cameras to be public, not police cameras, need to have policy, procedures and the economics of the cameras and submit letter  to Barrie council along with BIA support.   Police Services Board passed the motion for cameras with all the cost for 10 to 15 cameras and submit  to the City

4.       Bar Noise Update – Capacity of patrons is defined by the Fire Dept. According to the square feet.  The AGC issues licence for patio.  Building code establishes the amount of people.  The Bar noise level at 11:00pm is getting better and is sporadic.  No resident can make a complaint before 11:00pm.

5.       Webb site cost is $35.00 short.

6.       New Business – New ideas are needed to improve the downtown.  Need one place for Social Services and stop the Drop off from Penetang.

7.       Next Meeting  at Community Health Centre on Aug. 10, 2011 at 7:00pm

8.       Meeting adjourned  at 8:10pm