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Project architects to manage construction of maintenance facility
Rural rompers - The “Kabbes Patch� was among the farms on the Spring Rural Romp on May 30 in Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North. The Kabbes family offered tours of their mixed farming operation outside of Drayton. Visitors from the Toronto area, who had never seen a farm commented it was just like they read about in the story books. Over 125 people toured the farm, collected eggs, petted farm animals and sampled rabbit meat. From left: Tori VanLenthe and Tasha VanLenthe of Waterloo, Allen Rimmington of Guelph, Zachary Taylor of Drayton and Aiden Rimmington and Sahara Munn of Guelph enjoyed petting rabbits and ducks in the petting zoo. photo by Caroline Sealey
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council has authorized staff to procure the services of Chamberlain Construction Services Limited as construction managers for the new municipal maintenance facility to be built on Sideroad 16. At the May 12 meeting council directed staff to proceed with a construction management approach to the construction of the facility, rather than engaging a general contractor. Public Works director Brad McRoberts explained in a written report that due to time constraints, staff, as directed by council, contacted firms known for construction management experience to submit proposals for construction management services, including a division of the architectural firm Chamberlain Construction Services Limited, which designed the facility.
Proposals were received from three firms, with Chamberlain providing a bid of three per cent of the construction value of the project, based on an estimated $4.9-million construction cost ($149,000) or a fixed fee of $141,000. McRoberts recommended further discussion with Chamberlain before committing to either the percentage or fixedfee option. Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc. submitted a bid of $215,000 based on an eightmonth time frame for construction, plus $25,000 for each additional month. PCL Constructors Canada submitted a proposal to handle the job for 5% of the construction value, or $243,000 based on a $4.9-million construction cost. McRoberts recommended, based primarily on cost and scheduling concerns, that Continued on page 3
Township to apply for Canada 150th funding for community centre by Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD - Mapleton Township will apply for funding through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to renovate the Maryborough Community Centre. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is providing funding to municipalities and not-for-profit organizations to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. For municipalities, the application deadline is June 9. In a report to council at the May 26 meeting, Mapleton CAO Patty Sinnamon said, “Staff are of the opinion that
this project best meets the eligibility criteria and long-term value to the community.� The need for upgrades to the facility are identified in the township’s parks and recreation master plan and also included in the proposed fiveyear capital plan, scheduled for 2016, with an estimated cost of $300,000. To be eligible, a minimum of 50 per cent of the project cost would need to be funded by the township, with priority being given to projects that leverage 66.6% or more. Public works director Brad McRoberts noted the fact the building was built in 1967, dur-
ing Canada’s centennial year, might make it attractive to decision makers for the 150th funding program. McRoberts and Adrian Mauro of Chamberlain Architects gave council an outline of potential elements of the proposed project. Mauro indicated that while “the stonework is very nice� the building’s Mansard roof “is a bit dated,� and the facility “could use a covered outdoor area.� Interior floor and ceiling replacement, lighting improvements and washroom upgrades could also be part of the project, he suggested.
Councillor Marlene Ottens commented she liked the idea of the enhanced outdoor area. “I’m a huge proponent of outdoor spaces,� said Ottens, noting the Moorefield facility would could benefit from such a space because of the attractive tree-lined location. “I wouldn’t want an outdoor space in Drayton (at the PMD arena) because there is nothing to see behind it. Moorefield would be a great place to have a courtyard,� she noted. Councillor Michael Martin pointed out the sound system at the facility “is very 1970s and you can’t really power
anything though it other than a microphone.� McRoberts responded that “definitely a good quality sound system would be part of that renovation,� adding the systems are, “much less expensive than they once were.� Councillor Lori Woodham noted council has already “in essence� approved spending $300,000 on the facility and asked how large a project staff were contemplating. “Is it a $400,000 project? Is it a $280,000 project?� wondered Mayor Neil Driscoll. “I think it’s a half a million, that’s what we’re talking about, and that’s without doing
any major renovations,� replied McRoberts. Driscoll noted if successful, the grant would provide an opportunity for the township to accomplish much-needed upgrades. “It’s obviously not busy for a reason, it’s dated. If we don’t do something with that facility soon, nobody’s going to want to rent it,� he said. “If we can get what we want within the program and we get a good facility, I think it’s a good project,� said Ottens. Council accepted the report for information and supported the submission of an application.
Mapleton stop included on tour for Dutch visitors by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Some great connections were made between Wellington County and the Netherlands during a visit from a delegation of Dutch business representatives to the area last week. The county provided a reception and tour of local sites of agricultural and historical interest to delegates from 38 Dutch businesses on May 27. The delegates were part of a group of 46 businesspersons visiting as part of the state visit to Canada of Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima from May 26 to 30.
The county worked with the City of Guelph and University of Guelph to host the delegation, providing a full day tour of university facilities, Mapleton’s Organic Dairy and a visit to the Wellington County Museum and Archives, where the visitors enjoyed a reception and dinner after touring the national historic site. The visitors, along with county representatives, then attended a Feeding the Cities conference on May 28 and 29, including business match-making sessions, where Wellington companies were matched with Dutch company representatives
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for face-to-face sessions. Wellington County economic development officer Jana Reichert noted the exchange was very timely, as the county’s recently-completed investment strategy identified the Netherlands as “a natural economic partner.� “The Netherlands was looking at us as saying these guys have a lot of land and they have a lot of innovative processes and we’re looking at them and saying we could learn a lot in terms of their sustainable practices and in terms of their experience feeding the urban consumer,� she stated.
“So it was really current and it was really topical and relevant.â€? Reichert feels some good direct connections were made during the “open match-makingâ€? sessions on Friday. For example, she noted one Dutch ingredient supplier on the tour specialized in organic mushrooms. “Basically they were looking for any kind of processors in our area,â€? said Reichert. “So we connected them with canning businesses with ‌ pizza businesses ‌ the (Dutch) business wanted to get Continued on page 3
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Dutch visitors - Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll, right, was among the Wellington County officials joining members of a delegation of visiting dutch business representatives for a May 27 tour of the region that included Mapleton’s Organic Dairy and Wellington County Museum and Archives. photo by Patrick Raftis
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