MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013In relation to the above Council decision, all actions have been completed by both the Townand the CBTC with the exception of (ii) (d), (iv) (b) and (iv) (d). Details outlined below:(ii)the installation of lights at the City Beach Tennis Club be approved subject to the CityBeach Tennis Club:(d)covering that part of the western boundary fence to the tennis courts which isadjacent to the playground and hitting wall with shade cloth or similar material;Response:After consultation with the CBTC, these works have not proceeded for a number of reasonsincluding:(a)(b)(c)(iv)since the lights were installed there is virtually no spill;a wind break would result from the shade netting as the fence is west facing; andthe west side is obscured from the houses by trees, hedges and the old clubhouse.the Town of Cambridge:(b)erect a fence behind the western end of the hitting wall's playing surface;Response:The installation of a fence was not progressed due to the following reasons:(a)(b)(iv)no further evidence or reports have been received that stray balls continue to affectadjacent properties which has been resolved by the cessation of use for cricket practicein this area. The installation of signage and enforcement by the Town is considered to bea effective deterrent and more appropriate solution and;the erection of a fence to decrease the possibility of stray balls would significantly detractfrom the appearance of the park and restrict the use by the public of limited flat opengrassed space for recreation.the Town of Cambridge:(d)investigate with the club the option of establishing a playground within the easternboundary of the tennis club"Response:The CBTC and the Town are still investigating the matter. CBTC have indicated that they willbe undertaking a master plan for the entire site which will include playground facilities withintheir leased premises.DETAILS:Although well received by members of the CBTC, the restriction on the use of the floodlit courtsto Monday to Thursday evenings (as imposed by Council) is limiting the expansion of the clubpennant competition and availability of the courts to the general public. The four floodlit publictennis courts (Frinton Avenue) were also de-commissioned. The future use of theFrinton Avenue courts is discussed later in this report.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\C CR.DOCX 146