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210810 Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee MinutesThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee August 10, 2021 7:30pm Dog Park MINUTES Attending: Roseanne Filion, Wayne Beard, Pete Luciani, Kelly Luciani, Steve Cluett Regrets: Connie Porter, Marcie Walters-Turcotte, Katie Benko, Karen Clipson Staff: David Drobitch, Margaret Puhr 1. Call to Order 7:34 p.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda Proposed Resolution #1 Moved by: Wayne Beard Seconded by: Kelly Luciani THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory committee meeting of August 10, 2021, be adopted. 3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof - none 4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting Proposed Resolution #2 Moved by: Wayne Beard Seconded by: Roseanne Fillion THAT the Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee Minutes of May 12, 2021, be adopted. 5. Presentations/Deputations - none 6. General Business & Reports – Dave advised that the Accessibility Advisory Committee was consulted on the dog park and that from accessibility point of view there is room for improvement. 6.1. Installation of concrete pads for water outlets, entryways and shelter – Dave advised that the concrete work should be done as one project, and not during freezing weather. The concrete pads at entrance will be done this year. As for water dispensing, leaching type of water basin is more practical, as concrete is prone to cracking with ice 6.2. Size of shelter – there was a discussion about the shelter size, either 12’x12’ or 14’x14’, Wayne stated he would prefer the larger size pad and shelter, however, it depends on the cost of the shelter. Pete will investigate costs of these through some connections at Yardistry and report back at the next meeting. Also discussed were picnic tables for the shelter and possible wind barrier. 6.3. Location and size of perimeter walking path – will be measured and determined whether there is money for this in the 2021 budget. Dave will advise. 6.4. Trees and location of trees – the park was supposed to have more trees planted, this will be coordinated through the Parks team. Wayne would like to be involved in location of the plantings and will canvass members to see if anyone can help. 6.5. Memorial trees update – Dave reported that the department is currently working on ways to use alternate markers for memorial trees, such as wall, kiosk etc., as the current memorial stones can be stolen, damaged, tend to sink and have in general presented some issues. The committee will be kept updated on any decisions. 6.6. Directional signage update – the directional signage is a part of a larger project by the Economic Development department as well as it will now become part of the implementation of the ICIP grant funds into revitalization and improvements at the Community Centre. The signage around the centre will be installed as one of the final parts of that project and will certainly include directions to the Dog Park. General discussion – general discussion included possible extension of the park, either to the West or to the East, which was originally part of the committee’s plans. Staff suggested this be further discussed and results presented and reviewed with the Memorial Park Revitalization committee whose mandate covers the entire Memorial Park area. 7. Next Meeting: Wednesday September 14 at 7:30pm, location TBD 8. Adjournment Proposed Resolution #2 Moved by: Wayne Beard Seconded by: Pete Luciani THAT the August 10, 2021 Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m.