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170619 Memorial Park MIN= ATTENDANCE Members Present: Mel Getty: Co-Chair, Mike Cerna: Co-Chair, Sue Saelens (Lions Club), Peter Luciani (Dog Park), Ken Patterson (Rotary), John Glass (Lake Lisgar), Scott McKenzie (Lions Club), Rosemary Dean (Fair), Terry Smith (Pumptrack), Jane Ann McLean (outdoor rink), Rick Cox: Staff, Margaret Puhr: Secretary (Event Organizers) Guests: Chrissy Rosehart, Councillor, Tracy Anderson, Fair MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS Shane Curtis, Lance McKenzie, Derek Partlo, Dave Martin, Cedric Tomico 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm, by Co-chair Mel Getty. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved By: Ken Patterson Seconded By: Margaret Puhr Resolution #1_ THAT the as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee meeting of June 19, 2017, be adopted. Carried. 3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared. 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 4.1. Minutes of the Meeting of May 15, 2017 Moved By: Terry Smith Seconded By: Mike Cerna Resolution #2_ The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Memorial Park Revitalization Committee June 19, 2017 5:30pm Marwood Lounge 45 Hardy Ave. MINUTES Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting Minutes, May 15, 2017 - 2 - THAT the Minutes of the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting of May 15, 2017 be approved as amended. Carried. 5. General Business & Reports 5.1. Staff update: Celebration Plaza – some dirt was moved, the concrete will be poured this week. Trenching for electricity and the platform are anticipated to be ready for Canada Day. The sundial base was formed and poured, Marwood came to calibrate the sundial. Asphalt for path Sanders – lake bridge should be completed by July 1. There were some delays with building permit, the contractor is working to accommodate our timelines. The new grass was somewhat damaged over Turtlefest. 5.2. Lisgar Ave parking: there has been some discussion about fencing around the diamonds and pump track as well as access points to the park. Gates were considered at Lisgar and Hardy for people parking along Lisgar. Should there be any parking along Lisgar Ave? discussion: Councillor Rosehart – the safety of people opening doors and getting their kids out of cars, doors opening onto the street makes parking there dangerous. We should make this area safe for everyone. Development of shopping plaza will bring more traffic to the area. Mel Getty – would like input from Ball users group. There should be some access to diamonds to drop off equipment. Maybe add flashing lights? Rick Cox – the Lisgar parking was not included in the original master plan or subsequently. Should continue discussion when Ball users reps present. Terry Smith – noticed people parking along Lisgar, but not at skate park parking lot. Mike Cerna – perhaps change speed limit around the area, or change the parking by- law. 5.3. Rotary Club update: the club will be expediting decision on swing, as the current set needs to come out for safety reasons. Will advise at next meeting. 5.4. Fair Board: made $935.00 profit at Turtlefest. 5.5. Ball Association: no updates. 5.6. Pumptrack: potholes were filled. Noticed some toddlers playing on the track, very hazardous to both users and the children. Signage will be installed soon. 5.7. Lions Club – the club had food both at Turtlefest. Still haven’t heard from Lions International, hope the money will be awarded – the organization questioned the choice of playground over other ideas, the club chose this as Tillsonburg does not have Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting Minutes, May 15, 2017 - 3 - accessible playground. Also waiting for AGCO to approve use of lottery funds for the project. 5.8. Outdoor Rink –presentation to council went well, Rick Cox is preparing a report for the council. Working on visual design, hope to have a booth at the NHL event. There will also be fundraising for the project and recognition of donors. 5.9. Dog Park – had a booth at Turtlefest to inform people about the upcoming park and trying to get more involvement. The dog park now has a FB page – Tillsonburg DOG and email address. 20-25 people indicated they would volunteer in some capacity. Public engagement letter to the neighbourhood received no responses, intend to proceed with the project. Still working on procurement of the fence installation. Handout from Turtlefest included. 5.10. Ball Diamond repositioning – no updates. 6. Round Table - Signage at the park – to present more information at next meeting. - If there are reports from members, please forward to secretary so they can be attached to agenda 7. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee will be on Monday July 24, 2017 at 5:30pm. 8. Adjournment Moved By: Rosemary Dean Seconded By: Ken Patterson Resolution #4 THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting of June 19, 2017 be adjourned at 6:21pm. Carried.