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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
PARKS, BEAUTIFICATION AND CEMETERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 28, 2023
4:15 p.m.
Tillsonburg Cemetery
MINUTES
Present:
Susan Saelens, Barb Waering Christine Vandenbussche, Isaac Card, Ron Walder,
Martha Kirkpatrick, Wayne Beard, Karen Clipson, Joan Weston, Councillor Pete Luciani,
Mayor Deb Gilvesy.
Absent with Regrets:
Maurice Verhoeve, Mike Dean.
Also Present:
Julie Columbus, Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks
Matt Johnson, Manager of Parks and Facilities
Margaret Puhr, Administrative Assistant, Recreation, Culture and Parks
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:15pm.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Sue Saelens
Seconded by: Karen Clipson
THAT the Agenda for the Parks, Beautification and Cemeteries Advisory Committee
meeting of February 28, 2023, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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4. Orientation
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk, was present to provide an orientation session.
5. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Resolution #3
Moved by: Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Karen Clipson
THAT Wayne Beard be nominated as Chair of the Parks, Beautification and
Cemeteries Advisory Committee.
Carried
Resolution #4
Moved by: Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Joan Weston
THAT Sue Saelens be nominated as Vice-Chair of the Parks, Beautification and
Cemeteries Advisory Committee.
Carried
6. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
7. Meeting Schedule
Resolution #5
Moved by: Wayne Beard
Seconded by: Isaac Card
THAT the Parks, Beautification and Cemeteries Advisory Committee meet the last
Tuesday of the month except July, August and December, at 4:30 p.m.
Carried
Meetings will be held at the Council Chambers, 200 Broadway, second floor.
8. General Business and Reports
8.1. Horticultural Society Presentation – to be included on the next meeting agenda.
8.2. Tillsonburg FC presentation
Michael Papaioannou appeared before the committee at the direction of Council.
Mr. Papaioannou provided an overview of the Tillsonburg Football Club’s
request to the Town for improvements to Gyulveszi Park.
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Opportunity was provided for comments and questions.
Mr. Papaioannou noted the Football Club is asking for financial assistance from
the Town to fix the parking lot at Gyulveszi Park. The presentation was received
by committee as information.
8.3. Parks By-law
The Town is currently drafting a Parks By-law. A draft will be brought forward to
the committee for review and comment later this year.
8.4. Park signage update
Staff provided an overview of wayfinding signage completed at Parks to date.
The committee was supportive of the design as presented.
8.5. Update to Cemetery By-Law
Staff presented the updated Cemetery By-Law to include hours of operations
and genealogy requests which are by appointment only. Staff shared a proposal
to repurpose the town kiosks to provide self initiated genealogy research. The
Town is also investigating other methods to be available on line via the website
and mobile app to administer genealogy requests.
8.6. Staff update
Staff shared an update on the recent meeting with the Chair of the Horticultural
Society and plans to host an appreciation BBQ and invited the PB&C Committee
members. Staff are looking forward to working with the new committee members
during the new term of Council.
9. Next Meeting
March 28, at 4:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 200 Broadway, second floor.
10. Adjournment
The meeting be adjourned at 5:41 p.m.