Here Is my email after the fact .
Morning.
Thanks for the invite yesterday , whoever set it up , it was very in lightening . Its to bad that just before the information session started Sid informs me that he’s sorry for not returning my emails and then informs me that the gate house is no longer available . I asked him if he read my submission for the initial RFP , his answer was no .
At this point I feel used and treated with disrespect by the town and this is nothing more then a create work project for staff with me suffering the consequences , Sid didn’t even bother reading my submission that we talked about last September , and you Don not having any input in the RFP process it is my understanding . the idea was use of the gate house , the RFP was to reflect that but there was no mention of this , it was ascertained by a comment Sid made that the RFP was put together because someone approached him about the potential rental of paddle boats on trailers .
You have to ask yourself what can the town possibly gain by this concept , ? Respectfully the RFP for the park is very short sided and not in the best interest of the Town Of Innisfil . The concept proposed by the town falls short of having any sort of vision what so ever , I have included for the towns consideration Don my submission that wasn’t even looked at by town officials , it cant be categorized and doesn’t fit into a generic RFP but I know it will pay the biggest dividends for the Town Of Innisfil .
As you know Don my idea in order to be fair was to be put on paper as you mentioned so everyone has the opportunity to bid on the same thing , the gate house at the entrance to the park , you new that and Sid new that .
On translation from the idea to putting it on paper as an RFP , the town failed as the current RFP has nothing to do with my idea proposed to you and Sid respectfully .what happened to the gate house ?
The Parks Manager inadvertently forgot to mention it to me that the gate house was off the table . he is part of the RFP process , he created extra work for me for no reason what so ever , im taking this serious and the towns Parks Manager is playing games with me that are hurtful and embarrassing at the same time .
I have worked hard on this project , I have included board members and asked for there support on this , what do I say to them now ? I have been deceived by the parks manager ? this was nothing more then fun and games for the Town Of Innisfil ? It’s very disheartening in the way I have been treated and deceived at the same time , for what reason , I have no idea .
Waterfront Activities Innisfil Beach Park Submission
Network Broadcasting Facilities Bait Tackle Water Sports Merchandizing .
Please accept this proposal as part of a draft plan , what’s best suited for the park should be finalized by the proponent as well as town staff during the six month pilot project .
The proposal that is being introduced is leading edge proven technology . the final product will develop over time .
Here for your consideration is the out line of my proposal as well as the time line .
Month one of the pilot project would be used to set up network broadcasting facilities at Innisfil Beach Park at no expense to the town . Internet access would be established as a first priority together with the beatification of building , flowers , interior painting , clean up .
On visitation to the park it has been ascertained that the electrical service has been disconnected to the Building , negotiations will commence with Innisfil Hydro to re establish service .
A temporary studio will be set up and live broadcasting will commence .
This setup will have little disruption to the park however it will generate a substantial amount of interest to an already captive primarily fishing audience on the internet totalling 6,414 members . This broadcasting network can be viewed on three different urls .
www.cooksbayfishingboard.comwww.cbfblive.comwww.lakesimcoe.coAt that time members will be introduced to our new home and asked to participate in posting ideas of what thy would like to see at the park in turn giving us a better understanding on what will work best for the park .
I have put initial feelers out on the internet for feed back on this draft proposal , the response has been very favourable , the thread has been viewed over 1,100 times, I have included comments for your review at the end of this submission .
Month two will be used to generate sponsors primarily from appropriate Home Builders in Innisfil . In return for there participation thy will be included in our broadcasts .
The idea is to showcase Innisfil in its best possible light , showcase the residential construction that’s going on in our town , promote local business and supply real time live streaming reports . We feel using this avenue will have enormous potential for generating excitement and awareness .
Community leaders will be canvassed and asked to participate in our broadcasts by doing there own videos that will be included in our broadcasts from the park , who better to be the spokesman for the park then the park manager ? Who better to represent the town then our Mayor ? I feel including short videos of the towns administration talking about there respective roles has great potential , perhaps weekly updates on town events , weekly message from the Mayor , there’s so many great events that take place at the park getting the word out to a wider audience and well before the event will insure greater visitors to Innisfil , the possibility’s are endless and have me very excited .
Month three-five will be used to Implement final considerations put fourth by town staff myself as well as Innisfil Beach Park end users .
The technology that is used is the most advanced there is on the internet , far out reaching radio , tv , newspaper combined . Innisfil has some great local news papers that cover local events , broadcasting on the internet has a much wider reach , the idea it to reach out to the world and have them explore Innisfil and all it has to offer .
Included in our live broadcasting will be the promotion of Innisfil Beach Park boat launch . a bait and tackle distribution station along with bike and or paddle boat rentals , merchandizing Innisfil memorabilia are all in the long range plans however continuing talks with town staff will be needed within the six month pilot project to better ascertain what will work best .
Month Six will be used to identify and submit final documentation as indicted in the Request for Proposal and present it to the town before a two year agreement is reached .
Innisfil happens to be the ice fishing capital of the world , a designation that will be used to our advantage . negotiations will continue with the town on merchandizing Innisfil memorabilia as I feel this has potential to be very lucrative for the town .
Live broadcasts from the park , meet the pros as well as catch of the day videos from the park will be a very popular addition to our weather conditions reporting for Cook’s Bay and Lake Simcoe both summer and winter guaranteeing a already substantial audience .
Should we get the opportunity to collaborate the idea is to take advantage of the grants being offered by the town , If successful the funds will be re invested into completing the task of Innisfil being the place to be .
On a last note , the technology that I use allows me to broadcast live remotely from any location that has an internet connection , this ability I feel has wide range possibility’s for the town as it allows me to broadcasted events like Innisfils Annual Santa Parade , local hockey games , town hall events , from local businesses . Its very exciting .
I feel broadcasting from Innisfil Beach Park will be a valuable asset to the Town Of Innisfil , as this is a pilot project it is proposed that the proponent cover the costs of hydro and Internet for the six month pilot project , at the same time should the town feel a continuing collaboration would be a benefit to the town negotiations with town stuff on a fare and reasonable monthly rate will commence .