The township has accepted a proposal for the operation of the concession stand in the Moorefield ball park.
At the July 14 meeting, public works director and acting CAO/clerk Brad McRoberts reported only one response was received to a request for proposals to operate concessions at ball parks in Drayton and Moorefield.
The tender, for Moorefield only, came from Tate Driscoll and Sara Martin. Both girls are Grade 9 students, who indicated they would operate the food booth under parental supervision.
“Township staff have reviewed the proposal and due to the age of the proponents the lease agreement would need to be executed with the business (Driscoll Farms Ltd.) for which their insurance and WSIB clearance form would be issued and be signed by an officer with signing authority for that business,” states the report.
The proposal involves a two-year seasonal lease with the vendors to pay $200 for 2015 and $500 for 2016.
The youths requested a two-year lease be allotted due to the late start to the 2015 season. They also requested exclusive rights to sell food at the park during weekend tournaments.
“As the township does not have a formal agreement with the Moorefield Athletic Association it is difficult for the township to grant such exclusivity. However, the township can agree to make best efforts to encourage the Moorefield Athletic Association to work with the proponents,” McRoberts stated.
Councillor Marlene Ottens asked if the exclusion of the Drayton ball park from the proposal means there will be no concession stand operating in Drayon this year.
“We’ve received no proposals,” McRoberts confirmed.
Councillor Michael Martin asked if there were “outstanding issues” discouraging potential concession operators at the Drayton venue.
McRoberts speculated the number of restaurants in the village in close proximity to the local ball park might be a factor.
The proposal was approved with all council members in favour.
Mayor Neil Driscoll, the father of one of the applicants, declared a conflict of interest on the proposal and left the chamber during the discussion and the vote.
