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210317 Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee MinutesThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee March 17, 2021 5:30pm Electronic meeting MINUTES Attending: Rosemary Dean, Joan Weston, Terry Smith, Eugene Todd, Scott Vitias, Mel Getty Regrets: Ken Patterson, Mike Cerna, Kim Sage, Chris Rosehart, Jane Ann McLean Staff: Christopher Baird, David Drobitch, Karen Keller, Cephas Panschow, Margaret Puhr 1. Call to Order 5:37pm 2. Adoption of Agenda Proposed Resolution #1 Moved by: Joan Weston Seconded by: Eugene Todd THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory committee meeting of March 17, 2021, be adopted. 3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting Proposed Resolution #2 Moved by: Joan Weston Seconded by: Mel Getty THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee Minutes of November 18, 2020, be adopted. 5. Presentations/Deputations 5.1. Marketing Department – wayfinding signage – signage was last installed 2012 and since then some issues were identified and town branding changed. This committee is the first to see the new proposed signage which involved a long process of development. Karen Keller developed this signage and presentation. The next steps involve presenting to the managers, other committees and council. Joan commented that there is a need for a sign to lake Lisgar and boat ramp – Karen indicated that there is a sign proposed for the lake that wasn’t on this specific presentation. Also the Great Trail/Trans Canada Trail from Fourth Street access to the trail. Chris noted that there is a trail head at Fourth street that will be expanded by the new developments. There is money in the budget for trail signage, so this will dovetail with the marketing department. Also suggested replacing the skatepark sign with Fairgrounds, for those traveling by car. Cephas suggested using differentiation between the Lake Lisgar Waterpark and Lake Lisgar. For example Waterpark and Lake Lisgar. The committee and the director will further develop signage within the Memorial Park are following this template. Scott would like to add the outdoor pad to the signage. 6. General Business & Reports 6.1. Staff update – Chris introduced Dave Drobitch who started last week as the Parks and Facilities Manager; Dave comes with great experience and we are glad to have him on board. Dave introduced himself to the committee. Dave is very impressed with the Master Plan for the Memorial Park and the work of this committee. 6.2. Community Healthy Initiatives Grant application – there are many grants coming available and this new initiative is a 35M investment from the federal government as part of COVID recovery. Our parks and trails have been busy over the past year. This became available on short notice last week, Chris prepared the report to council which was approved and application submitted for a covered outdoor fitness area. The proposed area is in Memorial park near the bridge, on East side, along the walking path. This would be additional asset in the Memorial Park. The community centre could also use this for outdoor fitness classes, other groups could use it for training. The committee will be updated when there is a response. This is 100% funded project, no matching fund requirement from municipality. Tillsonburg applied for $150,000.00. Master Plan report card review – this represents the accomplishments of the committee as of March of this year, the committee has done a lot of work. There is money in the new budget for parking ($25,000), playground ($75,000), improvements to dog park ($6,000), signage at parks ($4,000) and $35,000 that was going to be used to finish the new parking lot but will be instead used to sports fields enhancements – these are ideas for the committee to review along with the report card for the next meeting. Additionally, Courtland Garden celebrating their 20th anniversary and donated 20 trees to be planted in Memorial Park. They will be planted along the path on East side of the park. Scott would like to know if there will be trees planted around the diamonds – will meet with Dave and Chris on-site to review what and where. Joan noted the memorial stones along the lake – some have been lifted, but many still need work. Mel would like some flowerbeds and beautification in the park near the diamonds and paths, along with trees. Eugene noted that when beautifying, make sure they are not in areas where they may damaged by children and other activities. 7. Next Meeting – April 21 8. Adjournment Proposed Resolution #2 Moved by: Joan Weston Seconded by: Scott Vitias THAT the March 17, 2021 Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 6:36 p.m.