210512 Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee MinutesThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee
May 12, 2021
7:00pm
Electronic meeting
MINUTES
Attending: Connie Porter, Roseanne Filion, Wayne Beard, Pete Luciani, Marcie
Walters-Turcotte
Staff: Christopher Baird, David Drobitch, Margaret Puhr
1.Call to Order 7:03 p.m.
2.Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Roseanne Filion
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory committee
meeting of May 12, 2021, be adopted.Carried
3.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof - none
4.Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Wayne Beard
THAT the Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee Minutes of February 11, 2020,
be adopted.Carried
5.Presentations/Deputations - none
6.General Business & Reports – Chris advised that there was a $6,000.00 capital
budget for the dog park work for this year. This amount will be included annually in
the Capital Budget, however still subject to approval of Council.
6.1. Water – Chris thanked Pete and Wayne for information on the water issues and
requests. Stevens Irrigation has provided a plan for water line extension from the
cattle barn to both sections of the water park. They offered to do this at no cost.
There was discussion about putting some irrigation at the raised beds, the quote
was received, with some questions waiting for answers to share with the
committee. Although the water source is from the potable Town system, the
water does travel a considerable distance through older irrigation lines. Unlikely
to be hazardous, human consumption is not recommended. A warning sign will
be posted accordingly. A conventional potable system would cost tens of
thousands of dollars to otherwise supply water to the park. The work will be
done as soon as Stevens are able to schedule it. The system will be included in
town’s maintenance plan to winterize at no cost to the committee. Pete
wondered if there is a possibility to make a concrete bowl for the water to stay as
containers are difficult to keep at the park. Chris will investigate options.
6.2. Perimeter walking path – Wayne wondering about a path around the interior
perimeter of the fence for those with canes or maybe even wheelchairs. Chris
stated that once the location for the concrete pads is determined, there will be
possibility to put down surface similar to trails and paths for easier walking within
the defined dog park area. This will form part of an overall long term plan that
the Committee can determine.
6.3. Shade area for people – there was discussion about seeking donation from
Rona or similar for some shade structures. The committee members will walk
the park and will consider the best location for the concrete pads. In the past
there was talk about purchasing a gazebo style structure from a company in Mt.
Forrest - Yardistry. Rona might be able to get it at cost.
https://www.yardistrystructures.com/products/ Chris will provide an overall map
of the Dog Park upon which Committee Members can help identify the most
preferred location on each side.
6.4. Trees and memorial trees – Wayne would like to see more trees in time. He
would like the committee to decide where they should go once an overall plan
can be developed. There have been inquiries about memorial trees, these can
go in, however the markers would be something other than the stones that have
been used in the past. There is an option of memorial plaques at the entrance or
within the Bulletin Board sign, to be explored further.
6.5. Road signage – there is only a sign on the barn directing to the Dog Park at this
time. Chris provided information that the town is updating all wayfinding signage
in town, with some directional signs on Broadway and Tillson. More detailed
wayfinding signs will be installed around Memorial Park and the Community
Centre. Once there are some mock-ups and locations available from the
marketing team, they will be shared with the committee.
6.6. Council feedback on Cadman Park for water dogs – the committee has
asked in the past about possibility of using a section of the Cadman Park for
dogs who love playing in water. Chris advised that the committee can put a
motion and present it to council with the request. Staff would then prepare a
report to accompany the motion - this is the preferred process to raise
recommendations to the Council floor. Pete and Wayne will work on a motion.
There is more background information needed and Staff will find and provide it
to assist with drafting of the motion for the next meeting.
6.7. Rules on toys in the park – there is a sign at the park “No toys allowed”,
wondering where the rule came from and why? Pete advised that the rules were
reviewed and determined when the park was being built, and this relates to
potential aggression over toys. Should the Committee recommend amendments
to the current rules, again a motion to Council would be recommended by staff.
6.8. General discussion – Roseanne noticed some young children hanging off the
new trees and taking toys away from dogs, which should be addressed. The
rules speak about children under 12 being accompanied by parents, but not
about misbehaviour.
There were three people identified to fill the vacancies on the committee, they
will be presented at the next council meeting on May 25 and hopefully approved
by Council.
7.Next Meeting: Wednesday June 9
8.Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Connie Porter
THAT the May 12, 2021 Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 7:46 p.m.Carried