250403 Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee Minutes 1
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee Meeting
MINUTES
Thursday, April 3, 2025
5:30 PM
Boardroom CSC
10 Lisgar Ave.
ATTENDANCE: Scott Gooding
Chris Parker, Councillor
Deb Gilvesy, Mayor
Scott Vitias
Taylor Campbell
Stephen Gradish
Andrew Gradish
Susie Wray
Kristy Milmine
Christian Devlin
Regrets: Carrie Lewis
Staff: Andrea Greenway, Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks
Margaret Puhr, Administrative Assistant – Recreation, Culture &
Parks
Julie Dawley, Manager of Recreation Programs and Services
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:03pm
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution # 1
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Moved By: Scott Vitias
Seconded By: Stephen Gradish
THAT the agenda, as prepared, for the April 3rd Recreation & Sports Advisory
Committee meeting be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution # 2
Moved By: Scott Vitias
Seconded By: Kristy Milmine
THAT the minutes as amended from March 6 Recreation & Sports Advisory
Committee meeting, be adopted.
Carried
5. Presentations
5.1 Tennis
Presentation as attached to the agenda by Brett Rabb and Mike Adair.
6. Information Items
6.1 MURF - council resolution
Andrea provided information that there will be a feasibility study, this is
especially important for any grant applications. The tender is in process for
this study.
6.2 Pickleball
Julie provided information per memo included with the agenda.
Resolution # 3
Moved By: Susie Wray
Seconded By: Andrew Gradish
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THAT the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee recommend that
Council implement dedicated pickleball club rates for use of pickleball
courts to ensure access for both the pickleball club and general public
use; and THAT there are no pickleball lines added to the tennis courts for
2025 season.
Carried
7. General Business & Reports
7.1 Hall of Fame
The vote was deferred at the November 2024 meeting for a couple of
small changes to be made. These have been included.
Resolution # 4
Moved By: Stephen Gradish
Seconded By: Deb Gilvesy, Mayor
Resolution # 4
Moved By: Stephen Gradish
Seconded By: Scott Vitias
THAT the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee recommends that
Council approve and adopt the updated Tillsonburg Hall of Fame
Application and Scoring Criteria.
Carried
7.2 Sports Facilities Allocation Policy
The committee did not have any concerns with the policy as it stands at
this review. The policy will be reviewed again in 2026.
8. Next Meeting
May 1
9. Adjournment
Resolution # 5
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Moved By: Christian Devlin
Seconded By: Kristy Milmine
THAT the April 3rd meeting of the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee be
adjourned at 6:41pm
Carried