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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee
April 20, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
MINUTES
Present:
Ken Patterson, Mel Getty, Scott Vitias, Joan Weston, Jane Ann McLean, Rosemary
Dean, Terry Smith, Ken Patterson
Absent with Regrets:
Mike Cerna, Kim Sage
Also Present:
Chris Rosehart, Christopher Baird, Margaret Puhr
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Ken Patterson
Seconded by: Terry Smith
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory
committee meeting of April 20, 2022, be adopted.
Carried
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3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof - none
4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
5. Presentations/Deputations - none
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Master Plan Report card review –
1. Chris Baird provided update that an experienced contractor has been
awarded the tender for splash pad, has been onsite for two weeks and the
project is on track to be operational for beginning of June. Thanks to
councillor Rosehart for supporting purchasing the spray features ahead of
awarding the project. There was one large tree in the area which was
structurally unsafe that was removed. One other tree has been replanted in
Memorial Park near hardball diamonds. Staff will be maintaining the splash
area in terms of leaves during the season.
2. A local paving company Empire Paving paved a part of the pathway near
tennis courts at no cost last year. There was also a section paved around
Optimist diamond. Rotary club continues to fundraise for paving to connect in
that area. Rotary will be clearing some brush, scheduled for May.
3. Empire also offered to pave the entrance and path into Coronation Park,
once the construction at the water treatment plant is finished. Councillor
Rosehart noted that she would like to see parks left in their more natural
state rather than paving all the pathways. This committee may suggest a
strategy which then could be presented to council in terms of parks pathways
and their development.
4. The ICIP project is being scaled down a little due to council feedback as well
as budgetary restrictions. There will be a presentation to council in May with
final drawings, the start of construction is proposed for this fall.
5. Wayfinding signage has already started, within town limits, the second phase
includes specific wayfinding signs within Memorial Park and the Community
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Centre loop. A final phase will address signage in and upon the community
centre. Joan would like to have a sign with “Fairgrounds” as there is nothing
anywhere in town referring to them. Many people still want to know how to
get to the fairgrounds, not realizing that the Memorial Park is part of the
grounds. The committee members noted that the new signage is much more
visible and aesthetically pleasing. Also proposed a map or maps of town with
all the notable locations. Added to projects 2022 and beyond.
6. The dog park entrance area will be enhanced with concrete to prevent mud
and there will also be a 10x10 gazebo/shelter installed this summer.
7. Updating of the Master Plan Map is also planned.
Proposed for 2022 and beyond:
1. It might be worthwhile to reach out to community groups and clubs to see if
they are interested/planning on contributing to any of the projects.
2. The shoreline erosion and footing repairs to the bridge are a priority and the
committee can recommend the urgency to council as a 2023/24 Capital
Budget request. It was noted by Jane Ann that the safety of the bridge is a
liability and should be recognized as such by staff and council.
3. The regrading of the horse track is on-going as appropriate materials are
identified, as suitable materials become available.
4. The Rotary paving extension was originally intended after the parking lot was
paved in 2023/24, but it may happen at the same time in the next couple of
years. There are still trees in the nursery near the tennis courts which will be
planted this spring.
5. Delevan Crescent /Hawkins Bridge Gateway landscaping – a draft plan has
already been developed and will be provided to the committee with the
minutes of the meeting.
6. Memorial stones along the lake will tie into a new memorial tree and bench
program later this summer. There will be a new contract Forestry Technician
starting in the next couple of weeks and part of the tree program includes
making inventory of all trees and park assets including memorial stones.
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7. The committee would like to see signage and map at the park locat ion.
For review at the next meeting, the committee is looking at focusing on tree
planting and beautification throughout the park, memorial stones along the lake
and signage and map with notable points at the park as the future projects.
6.2. Memorial Tree and Bench program review – a new memorial forest plan
might be developed including recognition of these trees currently with stones.
Members support centralizing the memorialization, Jane Ann suggested several
locations be utilized which already have these trees in. Mel would like to see
starting to funnel these ideas into a working plan but also not implanting new
stones without having a plan. Parks, Beautification & Cemeteries committee has
also been shared with, other committees will also be asked for endorsement of
the plan once staff prepares an outline. Jane Ann would like to have a joint
meeting with committees who have interest or stake in this program. Chris
stated that the staff will prepare a plan over the summer and approach
committee and others for review and perhaps a joint meeting, with final
deputation to council to endorse a comprehensive plan.
6.3. Staff update – Chris noted that his last day with the town will be May 27 th, he
will be retiring. He expressed that it was a privilege and joy in working for
Tillsonburg.
6.4. Participark – Councillor Rosehart wanted to share that the Story Walk at
Participark is being damaged and questioned whether the location is suitable for
such.
7. Next Meeting: June 15, 2022
8. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by: Chris Rosehart
Seconded by: Rosemary Dean
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THAT the April 20, 2022 Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee meeting
be adjourned at 6:45pm.
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
NOTES:
TYPICAL SECTION
ARMOUR STONE SEATING - N.T.S.
SHRUB PLANTING DETAIL - N.T.S.
NOTES:
ELEVATION PLAN VIEW(NEXT TO BUILDING)
TYPICAL
(NEXT TO BUILDING)
TYPICAL
PERENNIAL PLANTING DETAIL - N.T.S.
NOTES:
ELEVATION PLAN VIEW(NEXT TO BUILDING)
TYPICAL
(NEXT TO BUILDING)
TYPICAL
LANDSCAPE PLAN
GENERAL PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS:
TREE PRESERVATION DETAILS
REMOVALS PLAN
LEGEND
SURVEY NOTES
LIMESTONE PATH DETAIL - N.T.S.
NOTES:
CONCRETE PAVING n.t.s.
CONCRETE PAVING
NOTES:
0 5 10 20m
0 5 10 20m