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ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Mel Getty : Co-Chair, Mike Cerna: Co-Chair, Terry Smith (Pumptrack), Sue
Saelens (Lions Club) Rosemary Dean (Fair Board), John Glass (Lake Lisgar), Scott Vitias (Ball),
Derek Partlo (Ball), Jane Ann McLean (Outdoor rink), Rick Cox: Staff, Margaret Puhr: Secretary
(Event Organizers)
Guest: Tracy Green (Fair Board)
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Donna Scanlan, Brad Martin, Shane Curtis, Cedric Tomico, Lance McKenzie, Scott McKenzie,
Ken Patterson
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm, by Co-chair Mel Getty.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Rosemary Dean
Resolution #1_
THAT the as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee meeting of April 3,
2017, be adopted. Carried.
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
4.1. Minutes of the Meeting of March 20, 2017
Moved By: John Glass Seconded By: Margaret Puhr
Resolution #2_
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Memorial Park Revitalization Committee
April 3, 2017
5:30pm
Marwood Lounge
45 Hardy Ave
MINUTES
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THAT the Minutes of the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting of March 20,
2017 be approved. Carried.
5. General Business & Reports
5.1. Memorandum – review and council update. The memorandum was reviewed at the
March 20 meeting and again tonight. Changes made as requested.
Moved By: Terry Smith Seconded By: Mike Cerna
Resolution #3_
THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee forward the Conceptual Master Plan
review, as attached, to the Parks & Rec Advisory committee and the revised document
be adopted as the Memorial Park Revitalization Master Plan. Carried.
5.2. Celebration Plaza – the berm section is in the process of being removed by Kirwin &
Oatman company. The tenders for the bandshell and entrance at the Sanders Street
have been issued, close next week. The specs for electrical requirements are being
developed. The next tender to go out will be for the pathway construction.
5.3. Rotary Club update: absent, message received that the club was successful in securing
funds for their project.
5.4. Fair Board: exploring grants for new bleachers. Fair plans moving forward.
5.5. Ball Association: Two tournaments have been booked, registration is under way with
numbers up from last year.
5.6. Kinsmen Club: members absent. The club would like direction on recognition on the
bandshell. The Kinsmen will be recognized on the roof line as well as a plaque, as will
be the federal grant. The local companies aren’t able to build the bandshell but there
will be some sort of contribution to the project.
5.7. Pumptrack: the previously submitted future development plan has been approved by
the council, based on available funding. A fundraising event – an informal ride – is being
planned for June 10th. Some repairs need to be done to the asphalt. Considering plans
for a walking path between the skate park and the track. The Kinsmen Club will go
ahead and donate the shade sails.
5.8. Lions Club: ABC playground equipment company made a presentation to the club,
members have visited playgrounds made by ABC in Ingersoll, Woodstock and Port
Dover. Henderson Group will be making their presentation next to the club. Lions
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International might be providing financial support to the project as well. The Rick
Hanson grant application was not submitted.
5.9. Outdoor Rink – the concept was presented to the Parks & Rec Advisory committee who
approved the project. Presentation to the council to be scheduled in the near future.
Currently working on determining an actual budget for the project.
5.10. Ball Diamond repositioning – the repositioning needs to be determined in respect
to the leftover racetrack at the E end and the space on the W side between the
community centre and the diamond, if it is going to incorporate a pad for demolition
derby, when considering full size hardball diamond with outfield fence and clay infield.
The cost for this project will be around $100,000.00. How does the requested derby pad
fit the open green space look – can it be combined with a parking lot. For this year’s fair
the derby will be in the same spot as in the past. The staff will present a proposed new
layout after the ball users, fair board and staff members of the committee meet for site
planning on April 13th.
6. Round Table
7. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee will be on Tuesday April
18, 2017 at 5:30pm.
8. Adjournment
Moved By: Rosemary Dean Seconded By: Paul DeCloet
Resolution #5
THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting of April 3, 2017 be adjourned at
6:50pm. Carried.