190605 CHSA MIN The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee
June 5, 2019
5:30 p.m.
Suite 203, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
Present: Deb Beard, Terry Fleming, Vernon Fleming, Erin Getty, Carrie Lewis and James Murphy (Arrived 5:35 p.m.).
Regrets: Rosemary Dean, Mark Dickson, Penny Esseltine and Collette Takacs. Also Present:
Amelia Jaggard, Legislative Services Coordinator
Tracey Davies and Miya, South Ridge Public School Regrets: Patty Phelps, Culture and Heritage Manager/Curator
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m.
James Murphy arrived at 5:35 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by: Carrie Lewis Seconded by: Deb Beard THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee meeting of June 5, 2019, 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
Proposed Resolution #2 Moved by: Vernon Fleming Seconded by: Terry Fleming THAT the Minutes of the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee
meeting of May 1, 2019, and the Minutes of the Cultural, Heritage and Special
Awards Advisory Committee special meeting of May 6, 2019, be approved. Carried.
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5. Presentations/Deputations
5.1. South Ridge Public School – Cultural Grant Recipient
Presented by: Tracey Davies and Miya
Tracey Davies, teacher at South Ridge Public School, and student Miya we present and thanked the committee for a Cultural Grant received in 2018. The Cultural Grant was given to help pay for trip expenses for the Grade 7 and 8 School Band’s visit to the Festival of Music at Canada’s Wonderland.
Tracey Davies and Miya left at 6:40 p.m. 6. General Business & Reports 6.1. Cultural Grant Application – Forge Fest
The committee reviewed the application and passed the following resolution.
Motion Moved by: Terry Fleming Seconded by: James Murphy THAT the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee approve
the Cultural Grant Application submitted by Forge Fest which requests funds to support the annual multi-venue music and arts festival event; AND THAT staff forward the Cultural Grant in the amount of $1,000 to Forge Fest. Carried.
6.2. Cultural Grant Application – Tillsonburg Fishing Derby The committee reviewed the application and passed the following resolution. Motion Moved by: James Murphy Seconded by: Carrie Lewis THAT the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee approve the Cultural Grant Application submitted by the Tillsonburg Fishing Derby which
requests funds to support the annual free family fishing derby event;
AND THAT staff forward the Cultural Grant in the amount of $1,000 to the Tillsonburg Fishing Derby. Carried.
6.3. Volunteer of the Month
Staff to send letter regarding Volunteer of the Month award program to local charitable organizations and service clubs. A copy will be provided to members to assist with promotion throughout the community. The Volunteer of the Month award program to be advertised.
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6.4. Citizen of the Year Event Update The Citizen of the Year award ceremony has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The event will be held at the Carriage Hall, 25 Brock St W, from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
6.5. Century Plaque Program Update The first century plaque ordered under the Century Plaque Program has been received. Mayor Molnar will be presenting the century plaque to Paul and
Barbara Wareing at their home located at 313 Broadway, Tillsonburg, on
Monday, June 10 at 8:30 a.m. The local media have been notified and a staff member will be present to take photos. 7. Correspondence
7.1. Bert Duclos Heritage Services Flyer
8. Other Business 9. Next Meeting
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Corporate Office in Suite 203.
10. Adjournment Proposed Resolution #3 Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded by: Deb Beard
THAT the June 5, 2019 Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 6:02 p.m. Carried.