240215 Traffic Advisory Committee Minutes 1
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Traffic Advisory Committee Meeting
MINUTES
Thursday, February 15, 2024
9:00 AM
Boardroom CSC
10 Lisgar Ave.
ATTENDANCE: Bob Parsons
Pete Luciani
Deb Gilvesy
Larry Scanlan
Regrets: Chris Rosehart
Other: Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development
Sgt. Smith, Ontario Provincial Police
Julie Ellis, Deputy Clerk
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution # 1
Moved By: Larry Scanlan
Seconded By: Bob Parsons
THAT the agenda for the February 15, 2024, Traffic Advisory Committee be
approved with the following amendment:
• The addition of Item 7.4 - Update on Items 6.2 and 7.2 from the December
7th meeting of the Traffic Advisory Committee
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3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution # 2
Moved By: Bob Parsons
Seconded By: Deb Gilvesy
THAT the minutes of the December 7, 2023, Traffic Advisory Committee be
approved.
Carried
5. Presentations
5.1 Paradigm - Transportation Master Plan
Kevin Jones and James Knott from Paradigm presented on the process
for the upcoming Transportation Master Plan. The committee asked
questions and provided feedback on the following items:
• Fees from downtown property owners for maintaining downtown
parking
• Downtown noise and truck traffic
• Community Safety Zones
6. Information Items
6.1 Spencer McClelland Re: New Stop Light Suggestion
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development noted that the
correspondence has been responded to. This correspondence will be
forwarded for consideration in development of the Transportation Master
Plan.
7. General Business & Reports
7.1 Truck Traffic on Broadway
The Committee discussed options to begin the process to address the
issue. Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations, noted that discussions
have taken place regarding ways to deal with the issue of truck traffic on
Broadway.
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Staff will look into whether it is possible to add an "Avoid use of Air
Brakes" sign at the beginning of Broadway. Staff will look into the
existence of signs at 20 Spruce that could be used for this purpose.
The committee also discussed pedestrian crossings on Broadway and the
potential for public education on the use of these crosswalks. Staff will
look in to options and report back to the Committee.
7.2 Tillsonburg Community Centre Parking/Loading Area
This item will be discussed at the next meeting.
7.3 Draft Amendments to By-Law 2022-029 A By-Law to regulate traffic
and the parking of motor vehicles in theTown of Tillsonburg
A draft of potential amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-Law were
presented for the Committee's consideration. These amendments will be
going to an upcoming Council Meeting.
7.4 Follow-up - Items 6.2 and 7.2 from the December 7, 2024 Meeting
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development provided
updates on Items 6.2 and 7.2 of the December 7th meeting. Going
forward, staff will include these items and other items in a status update
list at future meetings.
8. Next Meeting
May 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
9. Adjournment
Resolution # 3
Moved By: Deb Gilvesy
Seconded By: Bob Parsons
THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024, be
adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Carried