190417 MPRAC MIN The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Memorial Park Revitalization
Advisory Committee
April 17, 2019
5:30 p.m.
Suite 203, 200 Broadway
MINUTES
Present:
Mel Getty, Ken Patteson, Rosemary Dean, Mike Cerna, Chris Rosehart, Joan Weston,
Eugene Todd, Mike Cerna, Kim Sage, Jane Ann McLean, Scott Vitias, Sharon Howard
Absent with Regrets: Terry Smith
Also Present:
Rick Cox, Margaret Puhr
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mel Getty
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Ken Patterson
Seconded by: Eugene Todd
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory
Committee meeting of April 17, 2019, 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:
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by: Jane Ann McLean
Seconded by: Mike Cerna
THAT the Memorial Park Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2019,
be approved.
Carried
5. Presentations/Deputations – Sharon Howard, president of Tillsonburg Rowing
Club. Presentation was the same as given to the council.
Proposed resolution #3
Moved by Ken Patterson
Seconded by Mike Cerna
THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee recommend to council that a
temporary storage unit(s) be put up near lake Lisgar for the Rowing Club to use to
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continue rowing for 2019 season; and THAT the cost of the temporary storage be
borne by the Town with the usual rent contribution from the Rowing Club; and THAT
the demolition of Summer Place and boat house proceed immediately to make room
for new structure which will include space for the Rowing Club.
Carried
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Election of Vice Chair: nominated by Chris Rosehart, seconded by Kim Sage:
Kim sage; nominated by Mel Getty seconded by Terry Smith: Mike Cerna.
Kim Sage removed her name. Nominated by Joan Weston, seconded by Jane
Ann McLean: Joan Weston
Nominated for one year term: Joan Weston
6.2. Memorial Park parking update: the design is coming to council for the area
extending the existing main parking lot East of the Community Centre, which will
provide gravel parking and derby area; the remaining work of asphalt near the
outdoor rink is being completed; a new route for parking near Sam Lamb
diamond will be clearly established.
6.3. Future of Aquatics in Tillsonburg: deferred to the next meeting, council members
to review documents provided.
6.4. Set Goals: deferred to future meeting.
7. Correspondence - None
8. Other Business: Rotary club will be cleaning their section of the park on May 11
and planting 15 trees, volunteers welcome.
9. Next Meeting:
Wednesday, May 15 at 5:30pm, Lion’s Den, Community Centre; tentative joint
committee date May 29.
10. Adjournment
Resolution #4
Moved by: Joan Weston
Seconded by: Kim Sage
THAT the April 17, 2019 Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee meeting
be adjourned at 7.27p.m.
Carried