Mover: Councillor Olson
Seconder: Councillor Eckhardt
WHEREAS the strategic use of town lands and a recreation and culture master plan have both been established as actionable components of Pelham’s Strategic Plan;
AND WHEREAS Old Pelham Town Hall, located at the corner of Memorial Drive and Canboro Road, is an important, but potentially under-utilized community asset and recreational space owned and operated by the Town of Pelham;
AND WHEREAS Council for the Town of Pelham desires to maximize the utilization of Town facilities for the purpose of culture, activity, and social connection;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report on the current use of the Old Pelham Town Hall and investigate the feasibility of repurposing Old Pelham Town Hall as a cultural centre for purposes such as, but not limited to art gallery, archive, museum, and theatre space;
AND THAT Council direct staff to explore potential grant funding opportunities to support possible re-purposing and include such opportunities within the report;
AND THAT Council direct staff to report back to Council in Q3 of 2023;
AND THAT staff be directed to include in the 2024 budget, funding to engage a consultant to perform a building condition assessment providing estimates on the required capital upgrades to achieve accessibility and zero environmental impact, for Council’s consideration.