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170907 HBC MIN= ATTENDANCE, Penny Esseltine MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul DeCloet, Robert Marsden, Christine Nagy, Marian Smith, Maurice Verhoeve, Paul Wareing MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS: Charles Baldwin, Ken Butcher, Penny Esseltine, Corey Hill, Sue Saelens, 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved By: M. Verhoeve Seconded By: P. Wareing Proposed Resolution #1_ THAT the Agenda for the Heritage, Beautification & Cemetery Advisory Committee meeting of September 7, 2017, be adopted with additions. Carried. 3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof: None 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved By: C. Nagy Seconded By: Paul D. Proposed Resolution #2 THAT the minutes for the June 1, 2017 meeting be approved. Carried. 4.2 Minutes of the Meeting in August – as the minutes were not available, they will be approved at the next meeting. 5. Delegations and Presentations - none 6. General Business & Reports 6.1 Report from Tillsonburg Horticultural Society (THS) – C. Nagy reported that planning is beginning for the 2018 beautification. Tillsonburg BIA are purchasing 5 chrysanthemums for each of the downtown street urns for Fall. Rick Cox attended the September meeting and expressed his sincere appreciation for the work of THS members in beautifying the town. He looks forward to continuing the partnership with the Town and THS. Moved By: P. Wareing Seconded by: M. Verhoeve Proposed Resolution #3 THAT the Heritage, Beautification & Cemetery Advisory Committee accept the report as submitted. Carried The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg HERITAGE, BEAUTIFICATION & CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 7, 2017 9:00 a.m. Corporate Annex 200 Broadway MINUTES 7. Correspondence – M. Smith read an e-mail from Janet Wilkinson tendering her resignation with this committee. 8. Other Business 8.1 Heritage Designations – there are currently no properties willing to accept a designation. A discussion followed about approaching the churches to have the stained glass windows designated as historical. St. Paul’s Church will be approached first. 8.2 Significant Tree program – this was originally intended to be only a recording of any significant or historical trees in town and a pamphlet produced listing the trees with their GPS coordinates. 8.3 Committee Vacancy - Clerks office asked to advertise for applicants to fill vacancies. 8.4 Invasive species – P. DeCloet informed the meeting that the trails are planted with beautiful trees, however there are also many invasive trees and plants that threaten the health of these trees. Current by-law does not permit removal of an invasive tree if it is still healthy. A revision is needed to effectively deal with invasive and unwanted trees. Moved By: P. DeCloet Seconded By: M. Verhoeve Proposed Resolution #4 THAT R. Cox be requested to prepare a draft of the revision of the tree by-law for this committee to discuss at the next meeting. Carried. 8.5 Site Preparation for Keep Tillsonburg Beautiful tree planting for 2018 – P. DeCloet advised that site preparation (removal of grass) needs to be done in the fall rather than spring to be more successful with the trees. Focus should be on replacing and repairing on existing sites rather than starting a new planting site. Moved By: P. DeCloet Seconded By: M. Verhoeve Proposed Resolution #5 THAT the 2018 Keep Tillsonburg Beautiful Day will focus on the four most recent planting sites with replacement of trees and in addition that Fall preparation would take place. Carried. 8.6 Joy Mausoleum – R. Cox circulated pictures of the before and after work on Joy Mausoleum. The work is almost completed at approximately $11,500 (approved for $20,000). It has been suggested to Council that the remaining funds be used to make repairs to the Tribe and Teall mausoleums. R. Cox also reported on the following: contractor has been selected for concrete work at the columbaria; memorial benches have been purchased; downtown urns will be switching to Fall flowers soon; watering gardens costs time and money so future planning will possibly install irrigation systems where it would be feasible. 8 Next Meeting The next meeting of the Heritage, Beautification & Cemetery Advisory Committee will be on October 5, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Annex Meeting Room, 200 Broadway. 9 Adjournment Moved By: R. Marsden Proposed Resolution #4 THAT the Meeting of Heritage, Beautification & Cemetery Advisory Committee on September 7, 2017 be adjourned at 10:25 a.m. Carried.