Spectator Arena Task Force Committee

Purpose

The Spectator Arena Task Force Committee brings together representatives of city staff, council members and community leaders to evaluate and guide the process of replacing the 72-year-old Jack Gatecliff Arena with a new, multi-purpose facility, appropriate for arena sports, spectator events and trade show functions.

Vision

The Spectator Arena Task Force Committee will create the new contemporary Spectator Facility as an integral part of the downtown revitalisation strategy.  The venue will attract artists and events, and stimulate additional investment in the City.

Goals

The Spectator Arena Task Force Committee main goal is to seek private sector investor and management support to develop the Facility on a municipally-owned site within the downtown core of the City, under a professional management and operator group.

Membership

The Spectator Arena Task Force Committee is chaired by the Mayor of St. Catharines.  Membership consists of City Council representatives, municipal government staff and representatives of local businesses, community organizations and St. Catharines sports community.

Voting Membership

All Spectator Arena Task Force Committee members have voting privileges.

Membership Responsibility

The Spectator Arena Task Force Committee members shall observe all corporate policies of the City of St. Catharines with respect to the Code of Conduct and Harassment policies and make every effort to attend all meetings.

Membership Term

The Spectator Arena Task Force Committee members are appointed for the duration of the project.

Membership List

Members of City Council :

• Mayor Brian McMullan  (Committee Chair)
• Colin Briggs, CAO
• Councilor Jeff Burch
• Councilor Bill Phillips
• Councilor Peter Secord

City of St. Catharines Staff:

• Bruce Bellows - staff, Planning
• David Oakes - Director, EDTS
• Kim Payne - staff, EDTS

Community Representation:

• John Belford - Heinz Foods
• Bill Burke - Niagara Ice Dogs
• Denise Burke - Niagara Ice Dogs
• Steve Cook - St. Catharines-Thorold Chamber of Commerce
• Pat Darte - PJ Darte Funeral Chapel
• Alex Digenis - Henley Honda
• Wayne Gates - CAW
• Dave Howes - Lincoln Fabrics
• Barry Katzman - Mike Weir Winery
• Gary LaRiviere - St. Catharines Mountainview Homes Falcons
• Kevin Legros - Local Sports Report
• Mike Mays - nGen
• Angelo Nitsopoulos - Quality Parkway Convention Centre
• Andy Panko - Brownfields Associated
• Jim Richardson - CHAOS Girls Hockey
• Mick Wolfe - Meridian Credit Union

Meeting Schedule & Location(s)

The Spectator Arena Task Force Committee meets as needed on the basis of the project.