200805 CHSA AGDThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee
August 5, 2020
5:30 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
AGENDA
1.Call to Order
2.Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee meeting of August 5, 2020, be adopted.
3.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
4.Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes of the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee
meeting of June 29, 2020, be approved.
5.General Business & Reports
5.1. Resignation of Committee Member
5.2. Citizen of the Year- Update- Laura Pickersgill
5.3. Draft Survey for Tillsonburg 150
5.4 Heritage Review- 38 Ridout St W
6.Next Meeting
7.Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the August 5, 2020 Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory
Committee meeting be adjourned at ______ p.m.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee
June 29, 2020
2:30 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Collette Takacs, Tabitha Verbuyst, Councillor Esseltine, Mayor Molnar, Carrie
Lewis, Erin Getty, Mark Dickson, Patty Phelps, Culture & Heritage Manager/Curator;
and Laura Pickersgill, Legislative Services Coordinator
Regrets: Rosemary Dean, Vern Fleming, Terry Fleming
Absent: James Murphy
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:36 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Penny Esseltine
Seconded by: Mark Dickson
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee meeting of June 29, 2020, 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
Resolution #2
Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded by: Erin Getty
THAT the Minutes of the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee
meeting of February 5, 2020, be approved.
Carried
5. Closed Session
Resolution #3
Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded by: Mayor Molnar
THAT the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee move into
closed session to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual (Citizen
of the Year Award).
Carried
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Citizen of the Year
Resolution #4
Moved by: Erin Getty
Seconded by: Mark Dickson
THAT the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee recommends
to Council that nominee A be selected as the 2020 Citizen of the Year Award
recipient.
Carried
7. Next Meeting
Resolution #5
Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded by: Mark Dickson
THAT the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee resumes the
regular meeting schedule of meetings held at 5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of
every month.
Carried
8. Adjournment
Resolution #6
Moved by: Erin Getty
Seconded by: Mark Dickson
THAT the June 29, 2020 Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee
meeting be adjourned at 3:08 p.m.
Carried
August #, 2020
For Immediate Release
Doug Cooper to receive Citizen of the Year honour
The Town of Tillsonburg is proud to announce that former broadcaster and radio personality
Doug Cooper has been chosen 2020 Citizen of the Year.
“This award is presented to an individual who makes an outstanding contribution to the Town of
Tillsonburg, with no expectation of personal gain,” explains Penny Esseltine, Town Councillor
and member of the Town’s Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee. “Doug
has spent many years volunteering his personal time and talent towards the betterment of our
community.”
“Doug has been a tireless volunteer with Special Olympics and Community Living, as well as a
number of other organizations,” says Mayor Stephen Molnar. “There’s no doubt in my mind that
Tillsonburg has become a more inclusive, accessible community because of his ongoing
efforts.”
Cooper’s list of local contributions includes 17 years coaching baseball, basketball and golf with
Special Olympics Tillsonburg, as well as leadership on the board of Community Living
Tillsonburg, where he currently holds the position of president. Cooper also helps advise the
local People First advocacy group.
In the broader community, Cooper has been involved with a number of minor hockey teams as a
a coach, trainer and general manager. He has also provided leadership in the scouting
movement and was a key organizer of the OPP Torch Run.
Provincially, Cooper has also had an impact, serving as vice-president and later director-at-large
for Community Living Ontario. He has contributed to several committees, including chairing the
conference committee.
A professional broadcaster by trade, Cooper spent 32 years as the program/operations director
at Tillsonburg’s Country107.3 and Easy101.3 radio stations. He also hosted the popular Sunday
Morning Memories program until his retirement in 2018. All told, Cooper spent 48 years in the
television and radio business.
At present, Cooper serves as general manager of the SOJHL North Middlesex Stars, managing
their website and promoting their hockey program.
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Doug Cooper will be presented with his award at a later date, yet to be determined.
Each year, the Town of Tillsonburg's Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee
receives nominations for Citizen of the Year, giving consideration to:
• The length and impact of service;
• The uniqueness of the nominee's efforts; and
• The extent to which the nominee supports and involves other people.
All nominations received within the last three (3) years will be re-considered for the 2021. Learn
more at www.tillsonburg.ca/citizen.
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Contact:
Mayor Stephen Molnar
Town of Tillsonburg
200 Broadway – Suite 204
Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7
519 688 3009 ext 4016
You’re invited to Tillsonburg’s 150th Birthday!
In the year 2022, the Town of Tillsonburg will be celebrating its
150th birthday! On February 23, 1872, the Province of Ontario
held the third and final reading of the Bill to Incorporate the Town
of Tillsonburg. The Bill passed and Royal Assent was given by
the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on March 2, 1872 thus
establishing the Incorporated Town of Tillsonburg. This
incorporation allowed for the election of Tillsonburg’s first Mayor
and Council. The first Council Meeting was held on March 22,
1872. In honour of this special event, we would like to hear your
ideas on how the residents of Tillsonburg would like to see this
event celebrated in the Town of Tillsonburg!
1. Would you attend/participate in an event celebrating the
Town’s 150th Birthday?
Yes or no
2. If yes, would you prefer to see:
a. In-person celebrations
b. Virtual celebrations
c. A mixture of both
3. Would you prefer to see a one-time celebration or multiple,
smaller incorporations of celebration throughout the year?
4. What kinds of events or ideas do you have that you would
like to see celebrated by the Town of Tillsonburg?
Please list here: _________________________________
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5. Are there any other thoughts or considerations that you have
that you would like to share. If so, please list them here:
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