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Attendance: Charles Baldwin, Paul DeCloet, Penny Esseltine, Robert Marsden, Sue Saelens, Marian Smith,
Paul Wareing, Janet Wilkinson
Regrets and Absent: Ken Butcher, Rick Cox, Corey Hill, Trisha Smith, Maurice Verhoeve
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Robert Marsden.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: S. Saelens Seconded By: P. Wareing
Proposed Resolution: THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Committee meeting of October 1, 2015 be
adopted with additions and changes. Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None
4. Approval of previous minutes
Moved By: P. Esseltine Seconded By: J. Wilkinson
Proposed Resolution
THAT the minutes for the October 1, 2015 meeting be approved. Carried
5. Presentations and Deputations:
6. General Business and Reports:
a) Terms of Reference – document was reviewed and it was decided to remove Goals from the body of
the Terms and place them as an Addendum. The Terms of Reference do not change but the Goals
do. Suggestions will be returned to Trish Smith for revision and correction. The Goals will be
reviewed and approved at the next meeting.
b) Update on Tulip Garden planting – no report. Event is Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Cemetery.
c) Littering – S. Saelens requested a re-visit on the issue of cigarette butts and trash in the downtown.
This had been discussed in previous meetings and the rental of a vacuum was to be investigated. It
was also suggested that more garbage containers are needed on the streets. R. Marsden is check
with Rick about the possibility of vacuuming and installing more garbage containers.
As well, a discussion took place about the leaf pickup procedure in the Town. Residents rake large
piles of leaves into the street where cars and/or wind blows them around the streets. This not only
looks unkempt but can be a danger to traffic. No action or decision was made with this issue.
7. Correspondence: None
8. Other Business:
a) M. Smith presented the information on 2016 Grant Applications and it was decided to send a request
to Council for consideration. M. Smith is to compose the letter and forward to the Chair for approval
prior to sending to the Deputy Clerk.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Heritage, Beautification &
Cemetery Advisory Committee
November 5, 2015
9:00 a.m.
Marwood Lounge
Tillsonburg Community Centre
Minutes
Heritage, Beautification & Cemetery Advisory Meeting – Minutes - 2 -
Moved By: M. Smith Seconded By: P. DeCl;oet
Proposed Resolution: THAT an application letter be sent to Council to request a grant of $5,000 to be
used for the Beautification and Keep Tillsonburg Beautiful sub-committees. Carried
b) Beautification sub-committee report - P. Esseltine reported on the first meeting of the sub-
committee to deal with beautification in the downtown. There is good representation from all the
partners and three more meetings are planned before Christmas.
c) R. Marsden presented a tree report prepared by an arborist about the health of several old trees at
Annandale National Historic Site. There are two tamarack, a butternut and a tulip tree included in the
report. Charles and Paul DeCloet were asked to review the report and bring their findings back to the
next meeting.
d) Cenotaph – black marble plaque has been installed on the cenotaph honouring men and women who
were killed in action in the two World Wars.
e) There was discussion about the proposed development in the lot north of Kelseys as to whether it was
appropriate for the space and fit with the vision for the downtown. P. Esseltine assured the meeting
that the developer followed all the guidelines so the only issue is with the lack of parking spaces for
the size of the building. No decision or action required by this committee.
9. Next meeting: November 5, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in the Marwood Lounge.
10. Adjournment
Moved By: J. Wilkinson
Proposed Resolution: THAT the November 5, 2015 meeting be adjourned at 9:50 a.m. Carried