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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Culture, Heritage & Special Awards Advisory Committee
October 19, 2022
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Present: Carrie Lewis, Jason Pankratz, Councillor Esseltine, Tabitha Verbuyst
Staff: Laura Pickersgill, Executive Assistant/Assistant Clerk
Regrets: Nisha Khan-Dunn, Rosemary Dean, Courtney Booth, Patty Phelps,
Curator/Culture & Heritage Manager
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Jason Pankratz
Seconded by: Tabitha Verbuyst
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee meeting of October 19, 2022, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Tabitha Verbuyst
Seconded by: Penny Esseltine
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THAT the minutes as prepared for the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee meeting of September 7, 2022, be adopted.
Carried
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5. General Business and Reports
5.1. Heritage Listing
Members reviewed the heritage listing. Staff to circulate the Word version for
corrections to be made. The column on the right needs to be wider. It was
suggested that updated photos be included.
Resolution #3
Moved by: Tabitha Verbuyst
Seconded by: Jason Pankratz
THAT the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Committee recommends to
Council that heritage listings be added to the Town’s heritage register to
supplement the designated properties that are currently included there;
AND THAT the heritage register be accessible to the public through the Town’s
website and in print format.
Carried
5.2. Kinsmen Bridge Public Consultation
Members reviewed the consultation and the options available for what could
happen to the Kinsmen Bridge.
5.3. Youth Engagement Grant
Staff to pass information along to Salvation Army, Helping Hand Food Bank,
Multi-Service Centre and the Upper Deck. Staff to circulate this information on
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our Town outlets.
5.4. Tillsonburg 150 Banners
Members discussed options for selling or giving away the Tillsonburg 150
Banners. It was suggested that the banners with existing businesses on them be
given to them. It was suggested that the banners be framed and given away
rather than selling them. It was suggested that they be given to local
charities/boards to give away at their auctions. It was suggested that they be put
up on a wall at the community centre.
6. Closed Session
Resolution #4
Moved by: Penny Esseltine
Seconded by: Jason Pankratz
THAT the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Committee moves into closed
session at 5:10 p.m. to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual,
including municipal or local board employees.
Carried
7. Round Table
8. Next Meeting
9. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Penny Esseltine
Seconded by: Tabitha Verbuyst
THAT the October 19, 2022 Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory
Committee meeting be adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
Carried