200212 Recreation AGD The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee
February 12, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Suite 203, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee
meeting of February 12, 2020, be adopted.
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 8,
2020, be approved.
5. Presentations/Deputations
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Staff Liaison/Chair/Vice Chair meeting update
6.2. Year-end report to council
6.3. Maple Leafs Alumni game update
6.4. Future of committee
6.5. Meeting frequency discussion
6.6. Master Plan update/Service Review
7. Correspondence
8. Other Business
9. Next Meeting
10. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by:
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Date: February 12, 2020
Seconded by:
THAT the February 12, 2020 Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at _____ p.m.
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Subject: Committee Report
Report Number: 20-
Author: Eugene Todd, Chair; Andrea Brown, Staff Liaison
Meeting Type: Council Meeting
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RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council receives Report 20- Year-End Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
for information.
BACKGROUND:
This report is to provide Council with an update of activities of the Sports & Recreation
Advisory Committee throughout 2019.
DISCUSSION:
The Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee ‘s mandate is to advise and make
recommendations on policies and procedures pertaining to the programming and
utilization of Tillsonburg’s recreational facilities and on implementation of the
Community Parks, Recreation and Cultural Master Plan. The committee also takes part
on overseeing the Tillsonburg Sports Hall of Fame event and advises on fundraising for
the Fee Assisted Recreational Experience (FARE) program.
In 2019 the committee was asked by Council to advise on the future of the Summer
Place and Rowing Club boathouse building. To that effect, the committee welcomed
presentation by the President of the Tillsonburg Rowing Club in April.
In May 2019, in a joint meeting with the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory
Committee, recommendation was put to Council that the outdoor water park be
demolished and replaced with a splash pad facility.
This recommendation was rejected by Council.
In June 2019, after reviewing proposed RZone policy to promote respect and manage
access and use of recreational facilities, the committee recommended that Council
adopt it as the town policy.
This recommendation was adopted by Council.
In September, Michelle Wegg with support of members of Tillsonburg Optimist Club
presented the committee with an overview and update on the independent group’s
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Splash Pad fundraising efforts. The committee recommended that lines of
communication stay open between the Town and the Optimist Club in order to ensure
each have awareness of the projects and timelines.
In October a successful Sports Hall of Fame event inducted 2 coaches, 2 teams, 3
individual athletes and 1 community builder into the Tillsonburg Hall of Fame.
The committee also made recommendation to Council that the reviewed and presented
Sports Facilities Allocation Policy be adopted.
This recommendation was adopted by Council.
Financial Impact/Funding Source:
N/A
Community Strategic Plan (CSP) Linkage:
1. Excellence in Local Government
☒ Demonstrate strong leadership in Town initiatives
☐ Streamline communication and effectively collaborate within local government
☐ Demonstrate accountability
2. Economic Sustainability
☐ Support new and existing businesses and provide a variety of employment
opportunities
☐ Provide diverse retail services in the downtown core
☐ Provide appropriate education and training opportunities in line with Tillsonburg’s
economy
3. Demographic Balance
☐ Make Tillsonburg an attractive place to live for youth and young professionals
☒ Provide opportunities for families to thrive
☒ Support the aging population and an active senior citizenship
4. Culture and Community
☒ Promote Tillsonburg as a unique and welcoming community
☒ Provide a variety of leisure and cultural opportunities to suit all interests
☐ Improve mobility and promote environmentally sustainable living
Attachments:
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