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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
November 10, 2021
5:30 p.m.
Electronic
MINUTES
Present:
Scott Gooding, Christian Devlin, Carrie Lewis, Taylor Campbell, Dace Zvanitajs, Susie
Wray
Absent with Regrets:
Jeff Vanrybroeck, Kim Sage
Also Present:
Chris Parker, Christopher Baird, Andrea Greenway, Margaret Puhr
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Susie Wray
Seconded by: Scott Gooding
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
meeting of November 10, 2021, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
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5. General Business and Reports
5.1. Staff update – Andrea reached out to Baldwin and Hickory Hills communities
regarding some physical brochures and technical education, is waiting for
responses from their respective boards. The library has tech support program
that started up recently, which is available to all, and Andrea will meet with the
Head Librarian to discuss mutual support.
The recreation department is now able to go into the schools, therefore there will
be more programs available through use of the school facilities. Winter guide will
be released on December 6, registration starting December 8.
The hometown hockey preparation is on schedule with the partnership with BIA,
including the downtown parade, main event site at the community centre and
fireworks on Saturday evening. The downtown lights have been fast tracked to
be installed on time for the parade.
5.2. Splash Pad presentation to council – as shared through email, this was
presented to council on Monday by the design team A+Link Architects. The
construction tender will be going out early in the New Year, with opening
planned for June 2022. The indoor pool renovation will be presented to council
in December and will be shared with the committee for comments. Committee
also discussed the closure of the indoor pool and timing of it with the purpose of
keeping staff re-assigned during the shutdown.
5.3. Recreation Master Plan – an opportunity for the new members to review and ask
questions.
6. Next Meeting
December 8 at 5:30p.m., hybrid format.
7. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Karrie Lewis
Seconded by: Scott Gooding
THAT the November 10, 2021 Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 6:11p.m.
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Carried
Please contact the Staff Liaison listed below to gain access to this electronic
meeting:
Contact
Margaret Puhr
mpuhr@tillsonburg.ca
519-688-3009 ext.4202