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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
March 9, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Electronic
MINUTES
Present:
Scott Gooding, Susie Wray, Carrie Lewis,
Absent with Regrets:
Kim Sage, Christian Devlin, Taylor Campbell,
Also Present:
Chris Parker, Andrea Greenway, Margaret Puhr
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Scott Gooding
Seconded by: Carrie Lewis
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
meeting of March 9, 2022, 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 – the two reports with recommendations were presented to council
and were accepted as a recommendation, well received with not many
questions.
Since last meeting the community centre is operating at full capacity, no door
marshals, no proof of vaccination required. It has been a very positive change
and good for staff morale. The splash pad tender deadline was today and will be
looked at shortly. The March break camp for youth is completely full, great sign.
The spring/summer guide is being released on April 4. The vaccination clinics
are winding down with only two more booked at the centre. There are other sites
available for vaccines.
Andrea expressed thanks to the committee for RZone policy, which was much
needed in the past year and it was very helpful to staff as a tool with dealing with
public and users effectively.
Both arenas will stay open for the month of April due to high demand.
We are looking for revised timelines for the pool renovation project due to some
supply delays.
There have been many ball tournament requests which are being prioritized and
booked, ball diamond allocation is in demand.
The community centre received 39 people from the apartment fire yesterday, but
all were allocated accommodations by the end of the day.
There was a question asked whether the mask policy at the community centre
will be lifted on March 21, however, at this time the town has not made any
decisions which will follow advice from SWPH.
5.2. General discussion –Chris would like to hear from organizations that might have
requests to the town.
Susie wondered if there is a plan for a Hall of Fame recognition this year –
Andrea will discuss with her team.
Scott noted that there seems to be a lack of scholarships for youth in
Tillsonburg, to his knowledge there are only two currently. Not strictly related to
the committee, but a general observation. The committee could put forth a
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recommendation before next budget season as well as explore other venue
opportunities.
6. Next Meeting
April 13 at 5:30p.m., TBD.
7. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded by: Susie Wray
THAT the March 9, 2022 Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 6:05p.m.
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