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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
March 2, 2023
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
MINUTES
Present:
Scott Vitias, Christy Milmine, Stephen Gradish, Carrie Lewis, Taylor Campbell, Scott
Gooding, Christian Devlin, Joe Sym, Susie Wray, Councillor Chris Parker, Mayor Deb
Gilvesy.
Absent with Regrets:
Andrew Gradish
Also Present:
Julie Columbus, Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks
Andrea Greenway, Recreation Programs & Services Manager
Margaret Puhr, Administrative Assistant, Recreation, Culture and Parks
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Chris Parker
Seconded by: Scott Gooding
THAT the Agenda for the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee meeting of
March 2, 2023, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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4. Orientation
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk, was present to provide an orientation session.
5. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Resolution #3
Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded by: Susie Wray
THAT Chris Parker be nominated as Chair of the Recreation & Sports Advisory
Committee.
Carried
Resolution #4
Moved by: Chris Parker
Seconded by: Scott Gooding
THAT Carrie Lewis be nominated as Vice-Chair of the Recreation & Sports Advisory
Committee.
Carried
6. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
7. Meeting Schedule
Resolution #5
Moved by: Stephen Gradish
Seconded by: Joe Sym
THAT the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee meet first Thursday of each
month except July, August and December, at 5:30 p.m.
Carried
Meetings will be held at the Council Chambers, 200 Broadway, second floor.
8. General Business and Reports
8.1. Tillsonburg FC presentation
Michael Papaioannou appeared before the committee at the direction of Council.
Mr. Papaioannou provided an overview of the Tillsonburg Football Club’s
request to the Town for improvements to Gyulveszi Park.
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Opportunity was provided for comments and questions. There was discussion
regarding improvements to the parking lot and limiting the need for on-street
parking.
Mr. Papaioannou noted the Football Club is asking for financial assistance from
the Town to fix the parking lot at Gyulveszi Park.
The presentation was received by committee as information.
8.2. Tennis Courts
Resolution # 2023-004
Moved By: Councillor Rosehart
Seconded By: Councillor Parsons
THAT Council receives the delegation from Jim Donaldson as information;
AND THAT the item be referred to the Recreation and Sports Advisory
Committee for consideration.
Information was provided regarding the items included in the delegation request.
There was discussion regarding funding sources for various projects.
8.3. Waterpark building renovations
Staff provided an overview regarding a project of renovations of the waterpark
building to commence this spring.
8.4. Staff update
Staff updated regarding new waterpark hours for the summer season.
A recap of Family Day activities at the community centre was provided.
Sponsored swims and skates will implement registration process during March
break.
Recreation guide for spring will be released on March 27, registration will open
on March 29.
Ice in Memorial rink is extended to end of April.
Roller skating will be offered in the spring on the Memorial rink floor.
9. Next Meeting
April 6, at 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 200 Broadway, second floor.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.