240516 Traffic Advisory Committee Minutes 1
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Traffic Advisory Committee Meeting
MINUTES
Thursday, May 16, 2024
9:00 AM
Boardroom CSC
10 Lisgar Ave.
ATTENDANCE: Bob Parsons
Pete Luciani
Chris Rosehart
Larry Scanlan
Regrets: Deb Gilvesy
Staff: Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development
Mark Russell, Building By-Law Enforcement Supervisor
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: Bob Parsons
Seconded By: Chris Rosehart
THAT the agenda as presented for the May 16, 2024 Traffic Advisory Committee
be approved with the following amendments:
• The addition of agenda Item 7.4 - Update on HIckory Hills Speed Sign
replacement on Wilson Ave
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• The addition of agenda Item 7.5 - Update on Broadway Safety Initiatives
Carried
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: Chris Rosehart
THAT the minutes of the February 15, 2024, Traffic Advisory Committee, be
approved
Carried
5. Presentations
6. Information Items
6.1 Correspondence from Mylee Gunby Re: Question About
Crosswalks/4-way Stops
Staff will respond to the correspondence to confirm receipt.
This item can be reviewed and considered at a future date and will be
forwarded to the Manager of Public Works for review.
Resolution # 3
Moved By: Bob Parsons
Seconded By: Chris Rosehart
THAT this item be referred to the Manager of Public Works to further look
into and bring a report back to the committee
7. General Business & Reports
7.1 Tillsonburg Community Centre Parking/Loading Area
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development, confirmed
that this is a problematic area and that the issue has been discussed with
the Interim Manager of Recreation, Culture and Parks. Staff will look at
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options with the Interim Director including speed bumps, identification as a
one-way street, and report back to the Committee.
7.2 Draft Power Point Presentations for Draft Transportation Master Plan
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development, reviewed
some preliminary deliverables from the consultant on the Draft Traffic
Master Plan. A report will go to Council at the midway point and at the end
of the process.
Staff are hoping to identify dates for public consultation soon.
Responses have been limited this far, and staff will work on continuing to
push the survey out. The committee provided ideas for promoting the
survey, and Jonathon Graham will reach out to Communications to work
on this.
7.3 Tillson Avenue Crosswalk Discussion
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development, provided an
update on the discussion that occurred at the April 22, 2024, meeting of
Town of Tillsonburg Council regarding the Tillson Avenue Crosswalk. At
this point in time, a housekeeping by-law has been passed without Tillson
Avenue.
The county has been consulted, and are ultimately the authority on this
issue. Preliminary engineering findings have been collected, and more are
undergoing.
Staff will share results with the committee once they are available.
7.4 Update on Hickory Hills Speed Signs
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations and Development, provided an
update on the Speed Signs in Hickory Hills. The Manager of Public Works
and Roads Supervisor are currently following-up on the previous
recommendation to adjust speed signs to display vehicle speed. There is
an approximate $5,000 cost per unit to procure the signs.
Resolution # 4
Moved By: Bob Parsons
Seconded By: Larry Scanlan
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THAT at least two speed signs be procured, the preferred option being
ones that do radar, traffic counts and speed calibration, to replace the
current outdated units
7.5 Update on Broadway Safety Initiatives
Jonathon Graham, Director of Operations, provided an update on safety
initiatives on Broadway, specifically a sign regarding air engine brakes and
opportunities for education on the use of crosswalks (i.e. Tim Hortons on
Broadway).
As the early and unsafe use of pedestrian crosswalks has been an issue,
staff will look into adding a sign at crosswalks that advises to look left and
right before crossing.
Staff will also look into a sign advising to avoid emergency brake use as
well as the addition of speed control southbound on Broadway.
8. Next Meeting
9. Adjournment
Resolution # 5
Moved By: Bob Parsons
Seconded By: Chris Rosehart
THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee Meeting of May 16, 2024, be adjourned at
10:09 a.m.
Carried