201007 CHSA MINThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Culture, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee
October 7, 2020
4:30 p.m.
Electronic Meeting & Hybrid Model (200 Broadway, Suite 204, Council Chambers) MINUTES
Present: Collette Takacs, Tabitha Verbuyst, Mark Dickson, Rosemary Dean (arrived at
5:10 p.m.), Councillor Esseltine, Carrie Lewis
Staff: Laura Pickersgill, Legislative Services Coordinator; Patty Phelps,
Curator/Manager of Heritage & Culture
Regrets: Vern Fleming, Terry Fleming
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:43 p.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1 Moved by: Councillor Esseltine Seconded by: Tabitha Verbuyst
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee meeting of October 7, 2020, be adopted, as amended with the
addition of item 5.3. 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
Resolution #2 Moved by: Tabitha Verbuyst
Seconded by: Carrie Lewis
THAT the Minutes of the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee
meeting of September 2, 2020, be approved. Carried 5. General Business & Reports
5.1. Citizen of the Year 5.1.1 Interest in Virtual Celebration
It was noted that a virtual celebration could be a good way of recognizing the
Citizen of the Year given the current pandemic situation. It was suggested that the event be held near the end of the month to mid November. It was suggested that a series of videos of pre-recorded speakers could be shared during a live
virtual session. Laura will investigate pricing of a videographer to see what they could do within our budget. It was noted that the original motion passed by Council indicated that an in-person celebration would take place once the
pandemic is resolved. It was suggested that a hybrid model at the Community
Centre could be an option. Laura will look into the possibility of renting arena
space or an auditorium at the Community Centre. Penny will provide Laura with a list of potential speakers for the celebration. 5.2 Tillsonburg 150 5.2.1 Draft Budget Discussion
Staff will investigate grant opportunities to apply for that would relate to this type of event. The Committee held further discussion on ways to access funds for this
event and passed the following resolution:
Resolution #3 Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded: Mark Dickson THAT the Culture, Heritage, and Special Awards requests that any unspent funds from their 2020 Cultural Grants budget be placed into reserves to be used for the 2022 Tillsonburg 150 celebrations.
Carried
5.3 Resignation of Committee Member
Resolution #4 Moved by: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded by: Tabitha Verbuyst
THAT the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Committee accepts the resignation of Committee Member, Erin Getty;
AND THAT the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Committee recognizes the member’s valuable contributions to the Committee. Carried
5.4 Lieutenant Governor’s Award
The Committee noted that there was not enough time this year to complete an adequate
nomination for any of the awards included under this initiative, however, this award will be considered in discussions earlier next year. Laura will pass this information along to
the local school board.
6. Next Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. 7. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Rosemary Dean Seconded by: Carrie Lewis THAT the October 7, 2020 Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory
Committee meeting be adjourned at 5:32 p.m. Carried