190626 Recreation MIN The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
June 26, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Suite 203, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
Present:
Chris Parker, Dace Zvanitajs, Jeff VanRybroeck, Don Baxter, Eugene Todd, Carrie
Lewis
Absent with Regrets: Kim Sage, Susie Wray
Also Present:
Andrea Brown, Margaret Puhr
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:56p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Chris Parker
Seconded by: Jeff VanRybroeck
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
meeting of June 26, 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: Don Baxter
Seconded by: Carrie Lewis
THAT the joint Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee and Memorial Park
Revitalization Committee Meeting Minutes of May 29, 2019, be approved.
Carried
5. Presentations/Deputations
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Future of aquatics in Tillsonburg: review of the Committee’s response – Chair
Eugene Todd presented the joint resolutions to the Council at the June 24
council. Councillor Parker indicated that Conil through Staff requested further
feedback from Service Clubs with a decision expected by year end.
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6.2. Update on committee Chairs’ meeting – the Clerk met with the Chairs of the
town committees to review policies and expectations of the advisory committees
as well as review of the new code of conduct of the committees. Members are
encouraged to review.
6.3. Draft of RZone policy review – background: many municipalities use a respect
policy to manage access and use of the recreation facilities and help protect
users, volunteers and staff. Councillor Parker indicated that Ontario Minor
Hockey Association asked if Tillsonburg could develop such a policy.
6.4.
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded by: Dace Zvanitajs
THAT the RZone Policy as presented to the Recreation & Sports advisory committee
be approved and endorsed by the committee and THAT this policy be adopted by
the Council as town policy.
Carried
6.5. Set committee goals –
1. Supporting the FARE program
2. Make the town bicycle friendly and accessible to cyclists
3. Continue to be involved in recreation and aquatics planning process
4. Promote safe and harassment free enjoyment of recreation facilities
A. Adoption of the RZone policy
5. Promotion of healthy lifestyle through new and innovative activities
6. Working and interacting with other committees
A. Schedule a fall meeting with the members of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee
8. Supporting the Recreation Master Plan development and implementation
7. Correspondence
8. Other Business
9. Next Meeting – September 11, 2019 at 7:00pm, considering some conflicts, the
second Wednesday is proposed going forward.
10. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Don Baxter
Seconded by: Dace Zvanitajs
THAT the April 11, 2019 Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Carried
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