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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 25, 2023
[9:00 a.m.]
Council Chambers, 200 Broadway, second floor
MINUTES
Present:
Councillor Chris Peter Luciani (Chair)
Councillor Bob Parsons
Councillor Chris Rosehart
Police Services Board (Chair), Larry Scanlan (Vice- Chair)
Absent with Regrets:
Mayor Deb Gilvesy
Also Present:
Anthony Hymers, Oxford County OPP Detachment representative
Mark Gosnell, Oxford County Public Works Division representative
Jonathan Graham, Director of Operations and Development
Mark Russell, Building & By-law Enforcement Supervisor
Michelle Bryant, Civil Engineer
Tanya Daniels, Clerk
Julie Ellis, Deputy Clerk
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m.
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2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Councillor Bob Parsons
Seconded by: Larry Scanlan (Vice- Chair)
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Traffic Advisory Committee meeting of
May 25, 2023, be approved.
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Councillor Bob Parsons
Seconded by: Councillor Chris Rosehart
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Traffic Advisory Committee meeting of
May 25, 2023, be approved.
Carried
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
5. Delegations
5.1. Kinsman Bridge – Public Information Centre – Jonathon Graham
Concerns about lighting and security for bridge was mentioned.
Resolution #3
Moved by: Councillor, Bob Parsons
Seconded by: Larry Scanlan (Vice- Chair)
THAT the Kingsman Bridge – Public Information Centre information be received
as information.
Carried
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6. General Business and Reports
6.1. Allen Street – Traffic counts & discussion on community safety zone.
A formal response will be issued to resident/complainant, defer item and deploy
armadillo to get traffic counts.
6.2. Wilson Ave – Traffic stats with mapping
This item will be deferred until delegate can attend meeting.
6.3. PXO – update (OPSD standards)
Director of Operations & Development, Jonathon Graham, is checking with the
Ministry of Transportation (MTO) regarding any possible changes to the
crosswalk design as these are tightly regulated.
Additional education to both drivers and pedestrians/students regarding
crosswalk responsibilities is needed. A letter to both school boards was
proposed as well as info through local media.
Resolution # 4
Moved by: Councillor Bob Parsons
Seconded by: Councillor Chris Rosehart
THAT a letter be written to the applicable school boards encouraging them to
distribute this to the families of Tillsonburg students through the principal, with a
reminder of safe crosswalk use.
Carried
6.4. Off- road vehicles – Municipal Boundary Survey Results (included)
Staff will review Woodstock minutes to gage how the conversation was
framed for off-road vehicles.
This item is deferred pending review on neighbouring municipalities in Oxford
County.
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6.5. Resident complaint – Tillson & Cranberry (police enforcement requested)
Vice Chair, Larry Scanlan, advised that the traffic committee can’t deal with
enforcement, and that the Police Services Board is aware of the issue.
7. Other Business
7.1 Armadillo purchase update
Director of Operations Jonathan Graham provided an update that:
2 new armadillos were purchased & received for a total of 5 ½ between
Police and Town.
7.2 Traffic count general program
Director of Operations Jonathan Graham provided an update to the Committee.
7.3 Resident response letter – Allen Street
Director of Operations Jonathan Graham has reviewed the letter and the
Committee has no issue with letter.
7.4 Rainbow Crosswalk Discussion (Oxford pride)
This item was referred from the May 23, 2023 Council meeting to the Traffic
Advisory to discuss. Comments from this discussion will form part of a Staff
Report that will go to the June 14, 2023 Council Meeting.
Jonathan has contacted the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) about
the proposed location on Broadway Street, as it is under MTO control.
Concerns were brought forward by members of the committee regarding the
width of Broadway and a potentially relevant price increase, vandalism, truck
volume, maintenance and location.
Resolution # 5
Moved by: Councillor Chris Rosehart
Seconded by: Larry Scanlan (Vice- Chair)
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THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee recommend to Tillsonburg Town Council
that the Pride Crosswalk be put by the Station Arts Centre (Bridge Street &
Bidwell St.).
Recorded Vote:
Larry Scanlan (Vice- Chair)– Yes
Councillor Bob Parsons – No
Councillor Chris Rosehart – Yes
Councillor Pete Luciani (Chair)- No
Defeated
Resolution # 6
Moved by: Councillor Bob Parsons
Seconded by: Councillor Pete Luciani (Chair)
THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee recommend to Tillsonburg Town Council
that the Pride Crosswalk be put by the on the west side of Bridge St. and
Broadway Street.
Recorded Vote:
Larry Scanlan (Vice – Chair)– No
Councillor Bob Parsons – Yes
Councillor Chris Rosehart – No
Councillor Pete Luciani (Chair)- Yes
Defeated
8. Meeting Schedule
The next Traffic Advisory Committee meetings will be September 21st 2023 at 9:00
a.m. And December 7th 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
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9. Round Table
June 17 – Broadway will be closed for Turtlefest (Bridge to Baldwin St).
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m.
Please contact the Staff Liaison listed below for additional information:
Contact
Mark Russell, Building & By-Law Enforcement Supervisor
10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg, On N4G 5A5
519-688-3009 Ext 4604
mrussell@tillsonburg.ca