210303 Cultural, Heritage & Special Awards Committee AgendaThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee Meeting
March 3, 2021
4:30 p.m.
Hybrid Meeting- Electronic and In -Person, 200 Broadway, Council Chambers AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee meeting of March 3, 2021, be adopted.
3. Adoption of Previous Minutes
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory C ommittee meeting of February 3, 2021, be adopted.
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
5. Presentations
6. General Business & Reports
6.1 Heritage Rescinding- 83 Rolph Street
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee supports/does
not support the propos al from the developer of 83 Rolph Street to rescind the
heritage designation.
6.2 Tillsonburg 150th Celebration
6.2.1 Service Groups Discussion
6.2.2 Sub-Committee Establishment
7. Round Table
8. Next Meeting
9. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #4
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the March 3, 2021 Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee
meeting be adjourned at _____ p.m.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee Meeting
February 3, 2021
4:30 p.m.
Electronic Meeting MINUTES
Present: Collette Takacs, Councillor Penny Esseltine, Tabitha Verbuyst, Carrie Lewis,
Rosemary Dean, Mark Dickson
Staff: Laura Pickersgill, Executive Assistant; Patty Phelps, Culture & Heritage
Manager/Curator
Guest: Andrew Teeple, Athon Construction & Development Corp.
Regrets: Terry Fleming
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Penny Esseltine
Seconded by: Tabitha Verbuyst
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee meeting of February 3, 2021, be adopted.
Carried
3. Adoption of Previous Minutes
Resolution #2
Moved by: Mark Dickson
Seconded by: Rosemary Dean
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory C ommittee meeting of November 4, 2020, be adopted.
Carried
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5. Presentations
5.1 Heritage Rescinding- 83 Rolph Street
Presented by: Andrew Teeple, Athon Construction & Development Corp.
Andrew Teeple, representative of Athon Construction and Development Corporation,
provided an overview of the company’s proposed alternate method of protecting 83
Rolph Street. It was noted that this company is the owner of the 83 Rolph Street
property and has had a very difficult time obtaining insurance on the property.
Fortunately, the company was able to find one company to insure the property
however , the rate is approximately at 300% the normal rate due to the fact that the
property has a heritage designation on it, therefore the owner is proposing an
alternate method of protecting the heritage designated elements while being able to
remove the official designation.
The owner is proposing that the heritage designation be removed and that they
would sign an irrevocable document that outlines that the façade and other heritage
elements must be maintained to a heritage designation standard that is acceptable
by the Town’s standards as well. The owner would also provide a $10,000 security
deposit to the Town in case there was an issue that did need rectifying that was not
up to the agreed standards. The owner suggested that the Town could reinstate the
heritage designation whenever they wanted if deemed required.
Opportunity was provided for members to ask questions about the proposal.
Laura will connect with municipal partners, such as AMO and the Provincial
government to determine which other municipalities are experiencing requests such
as these and how they are handling these requests.
6. General Business & Reports
6.1 Tillsonburg 150th Celebration
Members were informed of Council’s dec ision to move the left over 2020 Cultural
Grant funding in the amount of $6,000 over to reserves to be set aside for this
project.
At the next meeting, members will review the list of ideas for the celebration as a
result of the community survey and select ideas that could be done virtually versus
in-person depending on the state of the pandemic next year.
It was suggested that a subcom mittee will need to be established to plan this event.
The Committee agreed that this event will take place in the fall of 2022.
Mark left the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
6.2 2020 Citizen of the Year Debrief
The members felt that the 2020 Citizen of the Year event was a great success,
especially given the circumstances of the COVID -19 pandemic.
6.3 2021 Citizen of the Year
It was suggested that this year’s Citizen of the Year be celebrated in the fall.
7. Round Table
8. Next Meeting
March 3, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
9. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded by: Tabitha Verbuyst
THAT the February 3, 2021 Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory
Committee meeting be adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
Carried
Would you
attend/participate
in an event
celebrating the
Town’s 150th
Birthday?
If yes, would you
prefer to see:Would you prefer to see:
What kinds of events or ideas do you
have that you would like to see celebrated
by the Town of Tillsonburg?
Response Response Response Open-Ended Response
No nothing
Yes In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Events for children I.e. face painting
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year not sure
Maybe In-person celebrations a one-time celebration None
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration A parade; a street carnival on Broadway.
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
I believe the celebration should be
combined with turtle fest to make one
huge town party for a weekend. Pool
resources and benefit from Turtle fest's
organization and experience.
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Maybe In-person celebrations a one-time celebration parade, museum exhibit
Maybe A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
something that values the history and the
ordinary day to to day people of the
townof the town
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Have a event like turtle fest but not turtle
fest
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration fireworks
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Historical, community building, family
friendly, future goal oriented - eg: solving
the need for housing the homeless by
doing something together.
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration Live, local music, arts and craft displays
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration Town festival
Maybe Virtual celebrations a one-time celebration Parade
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year A non profit celebration for everyone.
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration Fireworks display, musical concert
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year parade
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year Music concerts
No a one-time celebration
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year Live music
Yes In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Concert
Maybe A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Yes In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year Anything dealing with its history.
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Maybe A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Bouncy houses for kids, concerts for
adults
Maybe
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Maybe In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Maybe In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Family events, fireworks
Maybe A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration
a large outdoor party with roaming
entertainers (jugglers, etc), free hotdogs,
beverages and cake, music (middle of the
road stuff for all ages)
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Maybe A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
acknowledge the social clubs - Kinsmen
and Lions, Kinettes etc and those leaders
who have contributed without financial
reward to making the town a community
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Same type of ideas as done for Canada
Day in town
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
a parade followed by a dance with several
draw prizes.
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Maybe a parade and/ or multiple local site
celebrations/events geared to all different
ages and interests over a day or
weekend. Utilizing our great town features
such as the museum, station arts, rec
centre, outdoor Iceland etc. Maybe winter
carnival themed
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Live music
Maybe A mixture of both
some relating to the historical events for
the past 150 years maybe a reenactment
of those events - Theatre Tillsonburg
could be a part of that along with the
Museum and Station Arts - it could be a
production like they have in Nova Scotia -
a Tatoo - a collection of performers that
celebrate an event or the past. At Rolph
Street for its 75th birthday we decorated
the school so that it depicted its past and
some of Tillsonburg's past and teachers
and admin dressed up from the past,
displays were done and speeches were
given and a huge cake was shared by
everyone with photos, write ups etc. It
was a success and fun to do as a teacher
there. I am sure other schools have had
celebrations too so there are lots of ideas
out there - people from the past who were
vital in Tillsonburg's history and
development right up to now and what is
taking place - growing developing town
that is vital with people who care.
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Fun and / or informative
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
I would like to see a special citizen
nominated for an award; e.g. Paul
DeCloet for donating and planting
thousands of trees in Tillsonburg for
future generations to enjoy
No
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Some interest stories ie the wooden
bridge on Broadway, famous visitors,
landmarks no longer
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Yes In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year Festivals, music, food etc
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
An "amazing race" style competition to
historical sites around town with various
challenges/puzzles.
Yes In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year I need time to think about this.
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Recognition of Personal Achievements,
Historic Building
Dedications/Celebrations, Long Term
Business Recognition
Yes In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year any type of family/kid friendly activities
Maybe In-person celebrations a one-time celebration live music
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Yes In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
A history of Tillsonburg's founding.
Industries through that history that
employed Tillsonburg residents. Include
high school reunions for both Annandale
and Glendale.
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration
the many historical facts that made
Tillsonburg
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration live music of all genres
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
The Victorian Ball for Tillsonburg's 125
was a great success
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Same as Canada Day
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Tour of the town!
Yes In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Small events all year culminating in a
large catered meal and dance with
costumes from the era Tillsonburg was
incorporated. A costume ball
Yes In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year Outdoor live music, beer tent, etc.
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Broadway closed and a one dsy street fsi!
If not too complex some false store fronts
depicting what was there in another time
frame 50, 60, or 70s.
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration Cake at the clock tower
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Parade, fireworks, kids games, fair set up
downtown
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration fireworks
Maybe In-person celebrations a one-time celebration ???
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Concerts, street party on broadway,
highlights of Annandale house and station
arts Centre.
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration Not sure
Maybe In-person celebrations a one-time celebration A block party / concert, like turtle fest
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration Do t k ow
Yes Virtual celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Yes Virtual celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
A late evening big parade with bands
floats historical vehicles lots of costume
walker. End with a show of town spirit
music and fire works
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Yes In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
street party - Broadway or Annandale
House
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Concert, pub night
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration Fireworks
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration Winter events, bon fire, fireworks
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Street carnival on Broadway.
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Something historical. Old car
parade/show, people in time period
clothing, tea, lemonade on the museum
lawn, time period music in the parade and
downtown, strawberry social at Rolph St
apartments, antique car and fireworks at
the grandstand, time period band at the
bandshell, horse and buggy rides
downtown, baseball game between
firemen and OPP, block party for families
downtown in the evening, town crier
appearances, wife carrying competition,
tug of war, Harvard flyovers, antique train
shuttle rides, tractor pull,
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
local charities & service groups
highlighting their history. Also, huge
picnic & music festival. Special rates to
the museum with special 150th historical
displays.
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Yes A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Maybe In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Tillsonburg is a great community. We live
in a beautiful part of Ontario, just proud to
call Tillsonburg my hometown since 1972
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Memorabilia items......Annandale house
as focal point, 1872 Dressup completion,
all litter free
Maybe A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year Old car parade
Maybe A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Guided historical tours. Interviews with
older citizens.
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Festivals, special events (things we dint
normally have like horse shows, dog
events and so on - back to our agricultural
roots), road hockey/softball/baseball
tournaments (invite teams in), classic car
show..
Maybe A mixture of both a one-time celebration
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
No a one-time celebration None
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Fireworks,
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration Same as turlefest but larger
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Parade, sidewalk sales, market with local
vendors, local history booths
Maybe A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year ?
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
Hopefully, the Lieutenant-Governor of
Ontario and the Premier have already
been booked to attend a formal ceremony
commemorating Tillsonburg’s 150th. The
Committee should review the excellent
celebration the Town had for Tillsonburg’s
100th. Clearly, that Committee consisted
of proud and dedicated citizens who fully
through themselves into a milestone to be
remembered.
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Turtle Fest, Annual Fair and Canada
Events to each add it to there theme and
events
Maybe In-person celebrations
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year
Yes A mixture of both
smaller incorporations of
celebration throughout
the year Parade, town cook out, dance,
No Virtual celebrations a one-time celebration
Some sort of dedication in recognition of
the 150th - for example a complete redo
of Library Lane to mark this occasion -
would rather spend money putting it
towards something that the town will enjoy
for years to come
Yes In-person celebrations a one-time celebration
parade, fireworks, food trucks and
amusement rides
Are there any other thoughts or considerations that you have
that you would like to share. If so, please list them here:
Would you be interested in volunteering
at an event? If yes, please provide us
with your name, email address, and
phone number.
Open-Ended Response Open-Ended Response
I don't want any events that use tax payer dollars no
not sure no
no
Scott Vitias svitias@bell.net 519 319
7240
Please stop playing music by 10 pm.
No
no
if time allows. Rhiannon Arlow,
rpearlow@gmail.com, 226-931-6164
something that remembers the stores that were in the town or
the summers where the tobacco workers used to come in,
Tillsonburgers at the fair, not just remembering the same
people over and over.
Do something that involves the community in contributing back
to the community - planting trees or flowers, beautifying areas.
Partner with the library or museum to create story walks - local
history, local myths, local authors.
Merley Wheaton, mwheaton@ocl.net,
519 274 1365
No
Louise Ross louross4@gmail.com
519-688-2627
Free admission
Tours
Jean klingenberg
gtklingeberg@outlook .com 519842
6341
Flowers throughout the town that are old fashion colourful. ???
have any and all events throughout the year have theme
No
Big BBQ No
Food wagons, magicians and clowns would be great No
Maurice Francis
lonewind@execulink.com
acknowledgement of the old library and town hall that were
removed
acknowledgements icl. Livingston Basketball team
Utilize town service clubs, associations (chamber, BIA) and
local businesses to offset cost and to host the different
events...similar to turtlefest or Canada day celebrations
Yes, Lindsay Tribble,
onourway01@gmail.com 5195500864
Free for all
with the virus still out there even into next year, it will be a
problem for group activity so the first concern has to be the
safety of the citizens esp if a vaccine is not ready.
I am not sure about that at this time -
immediate family have health issues that
I deal with daily so I cannot say at this
time
no no
Dianne Hodges
findley@amtelecom.net519-709-5777
A multicultural recognition of our residents No
Sporting events and teams could wear a 150 patch\emblem on
shirts
None.
Roxanne MacMillan,
roxannemacmillan@gmail.com, 519-802-
6950
Same as above.Same as above.
Try to promote Tillsonburg as more than a retirement
community no
Cheryl Fentie, Cherylfentie@gmail.com,
416-895-9616
the friendliness that made this small town
carpentr1@outlook.com , Tom Alderson,
11 Fairs Cres., 289-796-3579
Perhaps a You Tube video of “the way we were”
Interested in attending but volunteering
as there is some travel involved to make
this happen.
Not now No
No
do not know no
Ok Rick Strouth rstrouth@hotmail.com
519 688-6131
themed events by 25 year intervals
No No
No
Food trucks, skating path Maybe
pins, hats, tshirts for all to buy to wear throughout the year.
yes, kdevolin@rogers.com Karen
Devolin, 519-842-6267
Not at this time. It perhaps with more
info
No Maybe
Generational groups. Famous Tillsonburgers. Tillsonburgers
who live around the globe.Sorry live too far away.
Something special. Don't just dust off the turtle fest handbook
or the fair one. Make it a special event (or series of)
Stop spending on useless celebrations for few people No
No
Really enjoy the friday of turtlefest with all the activities on
Broadway.
No
Please make the citizens of Tillsonburg proud of our town and
our heritage.
Yes. Joan Weston, tazmeg@bell.net,
519-842-2091
Store Window displays to celebrate event
Rosemary Dean 519-550-0748.
Email: Rosemary.dean.9@gmail.com
Absolutely kim Sage 5193176931
kimskozykitchen@gmail.com 335 tillson
ave
Answered in previous question - so a project and have the
opening or dedication on incorporation date
organize it for early summer before most people take their
family vacations unable at this time