Ice rates may increase by $5/hour
by Michelle Minnoch

Council discussed the proposed by-law for the Town's User Fees and Charges regarding the increase of ice rental fees by $5.00 per hour effective September 1st.

"It's an inflation increase to those rates," said Town treasurer, Ian Goodfellow.

"Ice fees are generally going up," remarked Councilor Gord Wauchope. "I know Barrie is higher than us. I would like to see a comparative of the Town of Essa and Bradford West Gwillimbury to ours. He said he had no problem with the by-law, but the comparisons needed to be seen.

Director of Planning and Development Rob McAuley stated when it came to ice rates, Innisfil is one of the lowest. "With the increase, we'll be about in the middle of the pack," he said.

Goodfellow said the subsidies cover about $120,000 for both Lefroy and Stroud Arena.

Deputy Mayor Barb Baguley said council had to be mindful of the new facility. She said it was something they had not done well with in the past, but they are moving towards where they want to be.

The rate hike would only effect ice time and user groups will be notified of any changes to their fees.