161018 Parks & Recreation Advisory MINTu=
ATTENDANCE
Mel Getty
Susie Wray
James Payne
Bob McCormick
Michael Cerna
Penny Esseltine
Craig Cole
Secretary Becky Turrill
Janet McCurdy, Program Manager
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Don Baxter
Brent Hosler
Donna Scanlan
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:33am
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: B. McCormick Seconded By: S. Wray
Resolution #1
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the (Committee Name) meeting of October 18, 2016, be
adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof B. McCormick –
Fence Signs
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
4.1. Minutes of the Meeting of September 6, 2016
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Parks & Rec COMMITTEE
Tuesday October 18, 2016
7:30am
Rotary Room
45 Hardy Ave
MINUTES
Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes, May 10, 2016 - 2 -
Moved By: M. Cerna Seconded By: B. McCormick
Resolution #2
THAT the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting of September 6,
2016, be approved.
Carried
5. Delegations and Presentations - None
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Memorial Park Revitalization – Pump Track – Update given on the project. Grass will be
placed on the outside of the track. Discussion as to materials being used on the inner
bowl. R. Cox to speak with Terry Smith with regards to the committee’s concerns with
river rock being used.
6.2. Memorial Park Revitalization – Diamond re-positioning – Staff preparing a report for
Council
6.3. Memorial Park Revitalization – Lion’s Club to meet with the designer regarding the
gateway sign
- Rotary Club – Installing adult fitness equipment by tennis courts
- Outdoor Arena – Donation for outdoor skating arena to be used year round (no ice in
the summer)
6.4. Dog Park Committee Update – meeting this evening. Staff will assist with meeting
space and background information.
- Location, fundraising and facility requirements will be discussed.
6.5. Fence Signage – committee would like to know when all signs will be removed from the fencing at both Annandale & Kiwanis Ball diamonds
- Committee would like to know who approved for the signs that were removed to be
placed on poles and plywood in the outfield.
6.6. Directional Signage – way finding to Community Centre D. Scanlan requested and
update. J. McCurdy will discuss with the Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks to obtain an update on both the way finding and gateway signage and report back to the
Committee. - M. Getty stated that the resolution to have a way finding sign on the pump house on
Christie St has been approved by both Town of Tillsonburg Council and County Council. Committee would like an update as to the status of this resolution
7. Correspondence
Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes, May 10, 2016 - 3 -
7.1. Fair Board Concerns – M. Getty & R. Cox to attend the next Fair Board meeting to
address their concerns regarding the scope of the draft copy of the Memorial Park
Revitalization Project.
7.2. Letter from Sam Lamb outlining concerns with Sam Lamb field at the Community
Centre
- Storage container at Sam Lamb diamond for maintenance supplies
- New foul poles incorrectly installed and unsafe.
Recommended by the Committee that the Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks
respond to Mr Lamb’s letter in support of a storage container being installed at the Sam
Lamb diamond at the cost of the ball association – dimensions to be approved by the Town
of Tillsonburg. Further, that the foul poles located at Sam Lamb field be moved.
8. Other Business
8.1. Parks & Recreation – J. McCurdy reported that 20 aquatic bikes are set to arrive ar the
end of October. Staff to be trained in November. Aquatic bikes can be removed and
stored on the pool deck.
9. Closed Session
9.1. - None
10. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Parks & Rec Advisory Committee will be on Tuesday November 21,
2016 @ 7:30am
11. Adjournment
Moved By: M. Cerna Seconded By: S. Wray
Proposed Resolution #
THAT the Parks & Rec Advisory Committee Meeting of October 18, 2016 be adjourned at
8:53am