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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee
November 17, 2021
4:30 p.m.
Hybrid
MINUTES
Present:
Ken Patterson, Mel Getty, Joan Weston, Rosemary Dean, Jane Ann McLean, Kim Sage
Absent with Regrets:
Terry Smith, Mike Cerna, Scott Vitias, Chris Baird
Also Present:
Chris Rosehart, Margaret Puhr
1. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: 4:28 Ken Patterson
Seconded by: Chrissy Rosehart
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory
committee meeting of November 17, 2021, be adopted.
Carried
2. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof - none
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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4. Presentations/Deputations - none
5. General Business & Reports
5.1. Staff update – there was a lot of work done in and around Memorial Park this
year, around 30 trees were planted throughout the season, with the Rotary Club
tree nursery also ready for replanting, Once locations for these are determined
with the Director; members of committee expressed admiration for the cleanup
and restoration efforts to the section near tennis courts, with the new paving and
cleanup done by Rotary Club and staff. The proposed Dog Park expansion is
currently on hold.
The members also discussed the current processes for memorial trees and
benches. They proposed investigating options other than memorial stones at the
trees, instead plaques or perhaps a memorial wall with dedications. Also
discussed were locations suitable for both trees and benches, long te rm
planning and costs of upkeep. Staff will provide current procedures for review
ahead of the next meeting for discussion.
5.2. Splash pad update – the project presentation done by A+Link Architects was
shared with the committee, with the timeline for tenders falling into early 2022
with expected opening in June 2022.
5.3. Master Plan Report card review – as circulated to the members and amended.
Resolution #2
Moved by: Joan Weston
Seconded by: Ken Patterson
THAT the list of Memorial Park Master Plan accomplishments and future
priorities be presented to council and that the council endorse the outstanding
items as presented.
Carried
6. Next Meeting: January 19, 2022 – format TBD
7. Adjournment
Resolution #2
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Moved by: Rosemary Dean
Seconded by: Jane Ann McLean
THAT the November 17, 2021 Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee
meeting be adjourned at 5:02pm.
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