200219 MPRAC MINThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee
February 19, 2020
Market Room, Corporate Office
MINUTES
Present: Joan Weston, Scott Vitas, Eugene Todd, Terry Smith, Kim Sage, Chris
Rosehart, Mike Cerna
Absent with Regrets: Sharon Howard, Ken Patterson, Jane Ann McLean, Mel
Getty, Rosemary Dean
Also Present: Rick Cox, Margaret Puhr
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Eugene Todd
Seconded by: Terry Smith
THAT the revised Agenda as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory
Committee meeting of February 19, 2020, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Terry Smith
Seconded by: Chris Rosehart
THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee Minutes of January 22,
2020, be adopted.
Carried
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5. General Business & Reports
5.1. Budget update – budget was passed on January 22, some funding was
provided for dredging of the lake, otherwise no changes to draft budget; tenders
and projects are being rolled out. For Memorial Park that means continuing with
the parking lot project and working with Kinsmen Club to contain the bandshell,
as the curtains are unsafe to use, as well as updating the look of the pavilion.
Work with minor ball to bring hydro to the diamond was approved but the town
contribution won’t happen until 2021.
5.2. Committee report to council – after discussion and some clarification on
passed resolutions, the report will be presented to council.
5.3. Memorial Park storage options – the council asked for ideas for providing
storage for clay, mulch and other items as the current storage area was
aesthetically displeasing. Cost-wise the best place is the current spot, the
alternatives were provided in the document as well. Security is also a concern as
there is no fencing or locking up right now. Majority of the supplies are for ball
diamonds.
In discussion the current location is deemed to be the most practical location for
the purpose of heavy machinery access and additional potential for supplies for
dog park and other areas of the park.
Resolution #3
Moved by Terry Smith
Seconded by: Scott Vitias
THAT the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee recommends the
council approve the current location to be shifted slightly north and properly
maintained as a storage facility for the Memorial Park.
Carried.
5.4. Signage – follow up to the last meeting discussion, councillor Rosehart proposed
that the lettering be placed in the available space above the doorways rather
than coming up with new signage; discussion about making sure the wayfinding
for Lions Den and other rooms be incorporated. Staff are still working on a
design on street abutment wall at Broadway/Lisgar that not cost prohibitive and
reflects the wayfinding style consistent with other locations. It was noted that the
Economic Development department is also working on signage and will be
involved in making sure consistency is achieved.
6. Next Meeting: March 18 at 5:30pm.
7. Adjournment
Resolution #4
Moved by: Mike Cerna
Seconded by: Kim Sage
THAT the February 19, 2020 Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee
meeting be adjourned at 6:30p.m.
Carried