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170918 Memorial Park MIN= ATTENDANCE Members Present: Mel Getty: Co-Chair, Mike Cerna: Co-Chair, Peter Luciani (Dog Park), Ken Patterson (Rotary), Scott Vitias (Ball), Rosemary Dean (Fair), Derek Partlo (Ball Users), Jane Ann McLean (Outdoor rink/Ball), Terry Smith (Pumptrack), Rick Cox: Staff, Margaret Puhr: Secretary (Event Organizers) Guests: Chrissy Rosehart (Councillor), Tracy Green (Fair) MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS Shane Curtis, Lance McKenzie, Dave Martin, Cedric Tomico, Paul DeCloet, Sue Saelens 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: Rosemary Dean Resolution #1_ THAT the agenda as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee meeting of September 18, 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 July 24, 2017 Moved By: Terry Smith Seconded By: Mike Cerna Resolution #2_ The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Memorial Park Revitalization Committee September 18, 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 July 24, 2017 be approved as amended. Carried. 5. General Business & Reports 5.1. Staff update: Celebration Plaza – the turf maintenance is being done by the contractor, in terms of structure a gravel ramp will be added at the back of the bandshell. Otherwise, the work is wrapped up for the year. An alternate site map was prepared showing the diamond to stay where it is. The cost is unknown, but likely to be less than rebuilding/repositioning of the diamond. If the diamond stays in current location, there will be some loss of event/park space, new dugouts, backstop and screen will be needed, as well as leveling of infield and outfield surface. 5.2. Approval of Master Plan: Moved By: Jane Ann McLean Seconded By: Pete Luciani THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Project Subcommittee endorses the attached updated coloured plan layout B and Conceptual Master Plan review summary; AND THAT the plan layout B and review summary be consolidated as the Master Plan for Memorial Park and referred to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for confirmation and to Council for confirmation and implementation. Carried. 5.3. Rotary Club: started fixing the memorial tree stones and put in mulch, cleared brush, raked playground. Another 18 trees/stones to be fixed on October 1 weekend. Had a positive response from residents adjacent to the park and hope they will join on October 1. The Rotary grant has been approved and the project must be in place by June 30, 2018 for the grant to apply. Lots of positive feedback. 5.4. Fair Board: still waiting for midway arrangements to set next year dates. Considering shortening the fair to a 3 day event. 5.5. Pumptrack: the park is busy and getting more use. Signage is up – what is the final decision on the signs? The ones that were put up are not the correct ones and are pixelated, need to stick to what was decided. Sand still needs cleaning up on halfpipe, there are volunteers who will do that. Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting Minutes, May 15, 2017 - 3 - 5.6. Lions Club: absent, Terry Smith advised that the club received quotes for the playground and they were much too expensive, the club is now considering another project, perhaps some decorative items. 5.7. Outdoor Rink: NHL gala event promoted the project and it was well received. The committee is starting the fundraising and will be putting up a thermometer to show monies raised to the community. Hoping to break ground this time next year. 5.8. Dog Park: the committee is meeting tomorrow. The quotes have been received and fence project awarded with money left over in the budget. Fence installation to start on October 17. The committee will reach out to the community to expand the group to work on implementing the dog park. The committee also agreed unanimously to name Dave Johnson Dog Park, the town naming committee is processing it. 5.9. Ball Diamond repositioning: per discussion on Master Plan. 6. Round Table - Further fundraising for the dog park will be passed on to the expanded committee. 7. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee will be on Monday October 16, 2017 at 5:30pm. 8. Adjournment Moved By: Rosemary Dean Seconded By: Jane Ann McLean Resolution #4 THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee Meeting of September 18, 2017 be adjourned at 7:15pm. Carried.