230928 Traffic Advisory Committee Minutes 1
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Traffic Advisory Committee Meeting
MINUTES
Thursday, September 28, 2023
9:00 AM
Lion's Den
45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg
ATTENDANCE: Bob Parsons
Pete Luciani
Chris Rosehart
Larry Scanlan
Regrets: Deb Gilvesy
Also Present: Kevin Coudenys, Ontario Provincial Police
Mark Russell, Building & By-Law Enforcement Supervisor
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development
Michelle Bryant, Operations Technologist
Richard Sparham, Manager of Public Works
Julie Ellis, Deputy Clerk
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Closed Session
3. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution # 1
Moved By: Bob Parsons
Seconded By: Chris Rosehart
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THAT the agenda as prepared for the Traffic Advisory Committee meeting of
September 28, 2023, be approved.
Carried
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
5. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution # 2
Moved By: Bob Parsons
Seconded By: Chris Rosehart
THAT the minutes of the Traffic Advisory Committee meeting of May 25, 2023 be
approved.
Carried
6. Delegations
6.1 Phil Kirby Re: Traffic on Frances Street
Phil Kirby presented regarding Traffic on Frances Street and presented a
petition to the Committee. Mr. Kirby raised concerns regarding traffic
volumes and speed of traffic on Frances Street.
Staff confirmed that they will look into the concerns and report back to the
Committee.
6.2 Claude Archambault Re: Concerns of Hickory Hills Residents
Claude Archambault presented to the Committee regarding traffic
concerns on Wilson Avenue in Hickory Hills. Mr. Archambault's concerns
included:
Wilson Avenue being used as a "shortcut" to downtown
Speed and volume of traffic on Wilson Avenue
6.3 Alan Field Re: Traffic and Speed Concerns on Wilson Avenue
Alan Field presented on behalf of the Hickory Hills Residents' Association
to the Traffic Advisory Committee regarding ongoing traffic and safety
issues on Wilson Avenue between Baldwin and Dereham.
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Mr. Field's concerns included:
speed and volume of traffic on Wilson Avenue
issues have continued despite a few measures that were implemented
in 2020
speed monitoring devices displaying "slow down" instead of the actual
speed of the vehicle
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development responded to
the concerns of both Mr. Field and the previous delegation. Staff will
continue to monitor the situation and will look to address Wilson Avenue in
the upcoming development of the Transportation Master Plan.
Resolution # 3
Moved By: Bob Parsons
Seconded By: Larry Scanlan
THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee ask that the speed control signs on
Wilson Avenue be reprogrammed and if that is not possible that staff be
directed to purchase new devices.
Carried
Resolution # 4
Moved By: Bob Parsons
Seconded By: Chris Rosehart
THAT traffic calming measures for Wilson Avenue be addressed as a
priority in the Transportation Master Plan.
Carried
The meeting was paused for a fire alarm at 10:19 a.m.
Councillor Rosehart left the meeting at 10:22 a.m.
The meeting resumed at 10:41 a.m.
7. Information Items
7.1 Letter from Sharon Cattrysse Re: Speeding on Baldwin Street
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Staff will send a response following-up on the correspondence. The matter
will be addressed by the Police Services Board.
7.2 Letter from Gunther Otte Re: Traffic on North Street East
Staff will send a response following-up on the correspondence and will
consider relocating a Speed Monitoring Device to this location. The matter
will be addressed by the Police Services Board.
7.3 Letter from Wendy Bullock Re: Racing Cars on Quartertown Line
Staff will send a response following-up on the correspondence. The matter
will be addressed by the Police Services Board.
7.4 Correspondence from Jennifer Marchant Re: Maple Lane and Hyman
Street Traffic
Staff will send a response following-up on the correspondence. The matter
will be addressed by the Police Services Board.
7.5 Letter from Dane Wilson Re: Bidwell and Baldwin Traffic
Staff will send a response following-up on the correspondence. The matter
will be addressed by the Police Services Board.
8. General Business & Reports
8.1 Proposed PXO - North Street East
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development, provided an
update to the Committee and noted that this is subject to a County
Proposal. Staff will investigate further and bring a report back to the
committee.
8.2 Traffic Concerns - Quartertown Line
This matter was dealt with earlier in the meeting through correspondence
from residents.
8.3 Proposed Three Way Stop (Christie Street and Allen Street)
This matter will be discussed and dealt with in Item 8.5
8.4 Accessibility Advisory Committee Motion Re: North Street Crosswalk
Resolution # 5
Moved By: Larry Scanlan
Seconded By: Bob Parsons
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THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee receive the following
recommendation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee:
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends to the
Traffic Advisory Committee that a review of traffic be done with
crosswalks being considered for implementation to increase school
bus pickup safety and safety crossing from the playgrounds off of
North Street.
Carried
8.5 Update from Richard Sparham Re: Traffic Concerns
Resolution # 6
Moved By: Larry Scanlan
Seconded By: Bob Parsons
THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee recommends to Council the
installation of an all-way stop at the following locations, subject to updating
By-Law 2022-011 A by-Law to regulate traffic and parking of motor
vehicles"
Brock Street West and Bidwell Street;
Rolph Street and Bear Street;
Ridge Boulevard, Goldenrod Drive and Thistle Court; and
Christie Street and Allen Street; and
THAT a notice period of 60 days be given to the Tillsonburg District
Memorial Hospital of the above changes to Rolph Street and Bear Street.
Carried
9. Next Meeting
Thursday, December 7th, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m.
10. Adjournment
Resolution # 7
Moved By: Larry Scanlan
Seconded By: Bob Parsons
Carried