201118 MPRAC MINThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee
November 18, 2020
Electronic meeting
MINUTES
Present: Joan Weston, Eugene Todd, Jane Ann McLean, Mel Getty, Rosemary
Dean, Chris Rosehart, Scott Vitias
Absent with Regrets: Terry Smith, Sharon Howard, Mike Cerna, Ken Patterson,
Kim Sage
Also Present: Christopher Baird, Margaret Puhr
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Joan Weston
Seconded by: Eugene Todd
THAT the revised Agenda as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory
Committee meeting of November 18, 2020, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Joan Weston
Seconded by: Eugene Todd
THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee Minutes of October 21,
2020, be adopted.
Carried
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5. General Business & Reports
5.1. Master Plan priorities for 2021 – the committee reviewed circulated drawings
for improvements to the bridge entrance from Delevan Crescent, as prepared by
Ron Koudys Landscape Architects. This project will be included in the 2022
budget along with sport fields and trails upgrades. Wayfinding signage is another
item in the budget, as a multi-year program to improve the wayfinding and
access to the parks and facilities. The marketing team will develop some
designs for the signage and they will be presented to the committee for review,
staff then will cost them out for installation. We are still in the running for the 5M
ICIP grant, which, if received, will affect some of the work done around the
community centre as it spills into the Memorial Park. The Senior Leadership also
discussed a possibility of some COVID funds to be made available for
improvements on trails and the bridge path. The parks and trails in Tillsonburg
have never been used as much as this year, the staff are looking at perhaps
paving some trails and paths for year-round use if we are successful with
another grant application.
5.2. Staff update – the Manager of Parks and Facilities position has finally been
posted with some alterations to the job description and the Director hopes to be
able to go through the interview process before the end of year and to introduce
a new Manager at a future committee meeting. The Director has developed a
10-year capital plan for various RCP related items. This will greatly aid in
financial planning and project management for the department.
6. General discussion: there was discussion about some money from the 2021
budget being allotted for beautification of the Memorial Park to make it welcoming for
all users as the park is getting many visitors this year; there will be finishing work
around the newly installed parking lot happening in 2021, including a pathway
between the parking lot, outdoor pad and the ball diamonds; dog park will be getting
water connection as well as two concrete pads, one in each section, on which small
pavilions will be set - the pavilions will be donated to the park; Lake Lisgar bridge
supports are in poor shape and need to be fixed before they fail.
The Director expressed thanks to the committee for their input and feedback which
is very helpful in planning and prioritizing future budgets.
7.
8. Next Meeting: January 20, 2021 at 5:30pm.
9. Adjournment
Resolution #4
Moved by: Joan Weston
Seconded by: Eugene Todd
THAT the October 21, 2020 Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee
meeting be adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Carried