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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
PARKS, BEAUTIFICATION AND CEMETERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 28, 2023
4:30 p.m.
Tillsonburg Cemetery
MINUTES
Present: Barb Wareing, Wayne Beard, Martha Kirkpatrick, Councillor Pete Luciani,
Mayor Deb Gilvesy, Isaac Card, Joan Weston, Karen Clipson, Mike Dean,
Absent with Regrets:
Sue Saelens, Ron Walder, Christine Vandenbussche, Maurice Verhoeve
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 4:30 pm.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Joan Weston
Seconded by: Deb Gilvesy
THAT the Agenda as amended for the Parks, Beautification and Cemeteries
Advisory Committee meeting of March 28, 2023, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof - none
5. General Business and Reports
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5.1. Horticultural Society presentation – Christine Nagy – the presentation was
received as information by the committee.
5.2. Ingersoll Memorials presentation – Jon Petit – the presentation was received by
the committee as information.
5.3. Pioneer Cemetery – Joan Weston – Joan presented the history of the Pioneer
Cemetery as well as the history of the renovation and remedial activities and
challenges.
5.4. Paul DeCloet membership
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by: Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Wayne Beard
THAT Paul DeCloet be named as additional member of the Parks, Beautification
& Cemeteries Committee through decision of the Council.
Carried
5.5. Committee Term End report – committee members had an opportunity to review
and ask questions to Staff regarding planned projects and maintenance of town
park facilities.
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by: Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Isaac Card
THAT the section of RCP 23-02 RCP Advisory Committees Year End Report
pertaining to Parks, Beautification & Cemeteries Committee be received as
information:
Carried
5.6. Staff update – RCP has created a playground replacement program. There will
be 3 new playgrounds in 2023. The first is a new playground installed at the
Library parkette which will be aimed at 1.5 to 5 year olds, have enhanced
accessible features and themed as Community and Imaginative Play. It will
include rubberized surfacing, accessible walkways and interactive play panels.
The project will be funded in combination from a $100,000 grant and capital
budget dollars. The parkette will also see upgrades including a shelter, arbour
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and accessible community garden with raised planting beds which will be funded
by the Library via a grant. Other projects noted in the 2023 playground
replacement program include Elliot Fairborn and Northcrest Phase II.
Elliot Fairborn will replace the existing structure, have themed play equipment,
service 1.5 – 12 year olds, includes new site amenities and accessible pathway.
Northcrest Phase II will have a Nature theme, service 1.5 to 12 year olds include
site amenities, accessible walkways and other features.
In the 2023 Budget, Council approved two additional full time hybrid positions for
Parks and Facilities operations. RCP staff are thankful and excited to have the
additional resources to help support operations and the list of ongoing projects.
6. Next Meeting
April 25, at 4:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 200 Broadway, second floor.
7. Adjournment
Moved by: Pete Luciani
THAT The Parks, Beautification & Cemeteries Committee meeting be adjourned at
5:40 p.m.
Carried