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221004 Parks Beautification & Cemereries Advisory Committee AgendaPage 1 of 2 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Parks, Beautification and Cemeteries Advisory Committee October 6, 2022 9:00 a.m. Council Chambers AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Proposed Resolution #1 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Parks, Beautification and Cemeteries Advisory Committee meeting of October 6, 2022, be adopted. 3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting 4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. General Business and Reports 5.1. Kiwanis Sign 5.2. Tillsonburg Cemetery – long range planning 5.3. Parks beautification 5.4. Terms of reference review 5.5. Round table 6. Next Meeting [Date] 7. Adjournment Page 2 of 2 Proposed Resolution #4 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the October 6, 2022 Parks, Beautification and Cemeteries Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at _____ a.m. 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 Parks and, Beautification and Cemetery Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Mandate: To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters with respect to the utilization and beautification of public parks, trails, trees and green space within the Town of Tillsonburg. and Tillsonburg cemeteries. 1.0 Role of the Parks, and Beautification and Cemetery Advisory Committee 1.1 To advise Council on matters of parks, trails and green space within Tillsonburg. 1.2 To make recommendations to Council regarding the beautification of public spaces including both naturalized and cultivated areas, as well as heritage trees. 1.3 To assist Council in enhancing and beautifying the Town of Tillsonburg by recommending implementation of community based beautification projects. 1.4 To make recommendations to Council with regard to the preservation, maintenance and development of Tillsonburg cemeteries. 1.51.4 Liaise with other organizations and Committees to promote Tillsonburg’s parks and green spaces. 1.61.5 To advise and inform Council on issues related to public green spaces as they arise. 1.71.6 To advise Council with regard to the Community Strategic Plan. 1.81.7 To set out clear goals for the committee for the term. 1.9 To liaise with other committees or organizations with overlapping roles and responsibilities. 2.0 Organization of the Committee The Committee should be composed of people within Tillsonburg and area who demonstrate a strong commitment to the Terms of Reference. A cross section of individuals should attempt to be chosen in order to bring to the committee relevant technical and professional expertise, as well as strong advocacy, communication and organizational skills. 2.1 Vacancies for citizen appointments will be advertised in local newspapers as per the Town’s procedures for Committees of Council. 2.2 Committee members will be appointed by Council. 2.3 The Committee shall have a minimum of seven7 members (1one Council representative and 6six members of the public) with a maximum of nine9 members in total. 2.4 The term of a Committee Member is four years, concurrent with the term of Council. 2.5 Additional members may be appointed throughout the term. 2.6 One member will be appointed by vote of the committee at the first meeting of each term to Chair the meetings for that term. At this time, they will select a vice-chair and secretary for the same duration. The appointees shall not be staff members or Council representatives. 2.7 Municipal staff shall act in an advisory manner to the committee and the role of staff liaison shall be fulfilled by the Parks and Facilities Manager. 3.0 Meetings 3.1 The Committee will hold a minimum of four meetings a year with a maximum of one meeting per month. 3.2 The date and time of the regular meetings will be established at the first meeting of each term. 3.3 Meetings will have a formal agenda. 3.4 Agendas and information packages (including previous meeting minutes) will be sent electronically to Committee Members prior to each meeting. 3.5 A majority of Council appointed Committee Members will constitute quorum for the transaction of business. 4.0 Role of the Chair The Chair is responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Committee and its’ roles. This will include responsibility for: 4.1 Calling the meetings to order. 4.2 Encouraging an informal atmosphere to encourage the exchange of ideas. 4.3 Creating an agenda in consultation with the Secretary and staff liaison. 4.4 Chairing the meetings to ensure business is carried out efficiently and effectively. 4.5 Acting as spokesperson. 4.6 Representing the Committee on other committees when necessary. 4.7 The Chair shall conduct meetings in accordance with the Town’s Procedural By-Law. 4.8 In the absence of the Chair, these responsibilities will be undertaken by the Vice-Chair. 5.0 Role of the Secretary The Secretary is responsible for ensuring a complete up -to -date record for the Committee. The Secretary will be the staff liaison for the Committee. 5.1 In liaison with the Chair, arrange date, time and venue for meetings. 5.2 In liaison with the Chair, set agendas and circulate agendas to the members two business days prior to the meeting. 5.3 Circulate draft minutes to the members. 5.4 Keep a complete up -to -date record of the cCommittee minutes. 6.0 Role of Members Membership on the Committee is a position of responsibility and requires a strong commitment to the Terms of Reference. Committee members are required to: 6.1 Attend all regularly scheduled meetings. Members shall notify the Chair and , Secretary or staff liaison if they are unable to attend a meeting. 6.2 Adhere to the provisions set out in the Policy for Boards and Committees of Council. If a member has an unexplained absence of three or more consecutive meetings then their seat on the Committee shall be declared vacant. 6.3 Review all information supplied to them. 6.4 Prepare information for use in the development of materials for the Committee. 6.5 Promote the role of the Committee and its’ decisions made. 6.6 Offer input to committee reports to Council. 6.7 Attend training as required to effectively perform their role as a committee member. 6.8 Committee Members are subject to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act R.S.O. 1990, c. M50 and must disclose any direct or indirect pecuniary interest. The disclosure must be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. 7.0 Role of Municipal Staff The Town of Tillsonburg, by its nature and purpose, affects and is affected by many different Municipal departments. Assistance will be provided on an as required basis from various departments. Municipal staff will be responsible for carrying out the following functions with respect to the Committee: 7.1 Act as an information resource. 7.2 Orientation of Committee members by the Clerk’s Department at the first meeting after Council appointment. 7.3 Assist the Committee in its’ reporting to Council. 7.4 Provide correspondence to the Committee. 7.5 Responsible for maintain accurate and up-to-date committee records and providing minutes to Council. 8.0 Reports to Council The Committee may advise and make recommendations to Council in accordance with its’ role. Reports may be submitted as follows: 8.1 Verbally by a Council representative. 8.2 Written Report from the staff liaison and presented by the Chair or the designated representative to Council. An annual report will also be submitted and presented to Council at the beginning of each new year outlining the Committee’s accomplishments in the previous year. Parks, Beautification and Cemetery Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Mandate: To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters with respect to the utilization and beautification of public parks, trails, trees, green space and Tillsonburg cemeteries. 1.0 Role of the Parks, Beautification and Cemetery Advisory Committee 1.1 To advise Council on matters of parks, trails and green space within Tillsonburg. 1.2 To make recommendations to Council regarding the beautification of public spaces including both naturalized and cultivated areas, as well as heritage trees. 1.31.1 To assist Council in enhancing and beautifying the Town of Tillsonburg’s cemeteries by recommending implementation of cemeterycommunity based beautification projects. 1.41.2 To make recommendations to Council with regard to the preservation, maintenance and development of Tillsonburg cemeteries. 1.51.3 Liaise with other organizations and Committees to promote Tillsonburg’s cemeteries parks and green spaces. 1.6 To advise and inform Council on issues related to public green spaces as they arise. 1.71.4 To advise Council with regard to the Community Strategic Plan. 1.81.5 To set out clear goals for the committee for the term. 1.9 To liaise with other committees or organizations with overlapping roles and responsibilities. 2.0 Organization of the Committee The Committee should be composed of people within Tillsonburg and area who demonstrate a strong commitment to the Terms of Reference. A cross section of individuals should attempt to be chosen in order to bring to the committee relevant technical and professional expertise, as well as strong advocacy, communication and organizational skills. 2.1 Vacancies for citizen appointments will be advertised in local newspapers as per the Town’s procedures for Committees of Council. 2.2 Committee members will be appointed by Council. 2.3 The Committee shall have a minimum of five7 members (1one Council representative and two6 members of the public and two funeral home representatives) with a maximum of seven9 members in total. 2.4 The term of a Committee Member is four years, concurrent with the term of Council. 2.5 Additional members may be appointed throughout the term. 2.6 One member will be appointed by vote of the committee at the first meeting of each term to Chair the meetings for that term. At this time, they will select a vice-chair and secretary for the same duration. These appointees shall not be staff members or Council representatives. 2.7 Municipal staff shall act in an advisory manner to the committee and the role of staff liaison shall be fulfilled by the Parks and Facilities Manager. 3.0 Meetings 3.1 The Committee will hold a minimum of twofour meetings a year with a maximum of four meetings per year. 3.2 The date and time of the regular meetings will be established at the first meeting of each term. 3.3 Meetings will have a formal agenda. 3.4 Agendas and information packages (including previous meeting minutes) will be sent electronically to Committee Members prior to each meeting. 3.5 A majority of Council appointed Committee Members will constitute quorum for the transaction of business. 4.0 Role of the Chair The Chair is responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Committee and its’ roles. This will include responsibility for: 4.1 Calling the meetings to order. 4.2 Encouraging an informal atmosphere to encourage the exchange of ideas. 4.3 Creating an agenda in consultation with the Secretary and staff liaison. 4.4 Chairing the meetings to ensure business is carried out efficiently and effectively. 4.5 Acting as spokesperson. 4.6 Representing the Committee on other committees when necessary. 4.7 The Chair shall conduct meetings in accordance with the Town’s Procedural By-Law. 4.8 In the absence of the Chair, these responsibilities will be undertaken by the Vice-Chair. 5.0 Role of the Secretary The Secretary is responsible for ensuring a complete up -to -date record for the Committee. The Secretary will be the staff liaison for the Committee. 5.1 In liaison with the Chair, arrange date, time and venue for meetings. 5.2 In liaison with the Chair, set agendas and circulate agendas to the members two business days prior to the meeting. 5.3 Circulate draft minutes to the members. 5.4 Keep a complete up -to -date record of the cCommittee minutes. 6.0 Role of Members Membership on the Committee is a position of responsibility and requires a strong commitment to the Terms of Reference. Committee members are required to: 6.1 Attend all regularly scheduled meetings. Members shall notify the Chair and , Secretary or staff liaison if they are unable to attend a meeting. 6.2 Adhere to the provisions set out in the Policy for Boards and Committees of Council. If a member has an unexplained absence of three or more consecutive meetings then their seat on the Committee shall be declared vacant. 6.3 Review all information supplied to them. 6.4 Prepare information for use in the development of materials for the Committee. 6.5 Promote the role of the Committee and its’ decisions made. 6.6 Offer input to Ccommittee reports to Council. 6.7 Attend training as required to effectively perform their role as a cCommittee member. 6.8 Committee Members are subject to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act R.S.O. 1990, c. M50 and must disclose any direct or indirect pecuniary interest. The disclosure must be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. 7.0 Role of Municipal Staff The Town of Tillsonburg, by its nature and purpose, affects and is affected by many different Municipal departments. Assistance will be provided on an as required basis from various departments. Municipal staff will be responsible for carrying out the following functions with respect to the Committee: 7.1 Act as an information resource. 7.2 Orientation of Committee members by the Clerk’s Department at the first meeting after Council appointment. 7.3 Assist the Committee in its’ reporting to Council. 7.4 Provide correspondence to the Committee. 7.5 Responsible for maintain accurate and up-to-date committee records and providing minutes to Council. 8.0 Reports to Council The Committee may advise and make recommendations to Council in accordance with its’ role. Reports may be submitted as follows: 8.1 Verbally by a Council representative. 8.2 Written Report from the staff liaison and presented by the Chair or the designated representative to Council. An annual report will also be submitted and presented to Council at the beginning of each new year outlining the Committee’s accomplishments in the previous year.