170620 Parks & Recreation Advisory MINTu=
ATTENDANCE
Mel Getty
Craig Cole
Susie Wray
James Payne
Donna Scanlan
Chris Rosehart
Becky Turrill, Secretary
Janet McCurdy, Program Manager
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Don Baxter
Michael Cerna
Bob McCormick
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:34am
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: C. Cole Seconded By: D. Scanlan
Resolution #1
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of
June 20, 2017 be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof - None
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
4.1. Minutes of the Meeting of May 18, 2017
Moved By: S. Wray Seconded By: C. Cole
Resolution #2
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Parks & Rec COMMITTEE
Tuesday June 20, 2017
7:30am
Rotary Room
45 Hardy Ave
MINUTES
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THAT the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting of May 18, 2017 be
approved.
Carried
5. Delegations and Presentations - none
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Memorial Park Revitalization
6.1.1. Concrete for the band shell to be ready for Canada Day, sun dial also mapped
out and ready to be installed. Outdoor ice rink
6.1.2. Pathway from the bridge to Sanders street will be going in soon.
6.1.3. Outdoor ice rink. Jane McLean is having a sketch done on the layout. She will
also have a booth at the NHL event.
6.1.4. Fair Board is happy with Turtlefest – they were able to raise some money at their
food booth.
6.2. Parking on Lisgar Avenue and Hardy Avenue
Committee discussed safety concerns with the parking on the west side of Hardy Ave
from Lisgar Ave to the stop sign as well as on the south side of Lisgar Ave between
Broadway & Hardy Ave.
Concerns include:
Speed on both Lisgar Ave & Hardy Ave
Visibility
Ability for Emergency vehicles to access the community centre and all outdoor
facilities – ball diamonds, pump track, skate park
Pedestrian traffic
Moved By: D. Scanlan Seconded By: S. Wray
Proposed Resolution #3
On MOTION made, SECONDED and CARRIED that the Parks & Rec Advisory
Committee having heard community concerns as well as safety concerns for participants and access for emergency vehicle with parking on both sides of Hardy
Avenue and Lisgar Avenue between Broadway and Hardy Ave. The Committee RESOLVES to enhance the parking lot at Welding Lane and Hardy Avenue. This is to include signage and parking curbs. Also remove parking from the West side of
Hardy and Lisgar Ave between Broadway and Hardy Ave. (6-0)
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7. Correspondence - None
8. Other Business –
8.1. Indoor pool – shut down for maintenance July 1-August 7, 2017
8.2. Canada Day
8.3. Tillsonburg Fair – the committee would like to see a plan from them to include what land
is being used as well as what is being put on it.
8.4. Pool and health club admissions desk. Concern for the safety of the staff member as
they are unable to see who is coming down the stairs.
9. Closed Session
9.1. - None
10. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Parks & Rec Advisory Committee – August 8 @ 7:30am in the
Rotary Room
11. Adjournment
Moved By: S. Wray Seconded By: C. Cole
Proposed Resolution #3
THAT the Parks & Rec Advisory Committee Meeting of April 25, 2017 be adjourned at
8:31am