Tara Community Working Group

MINUTES

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Chesley Fire Hall
211 1st Ave N, Chesley ON
Members Present:
  • Karen Kerker
  • Brett McMullen
  • Deputy Mayor Jennifer Shaw
  • Tara Ward Councillor Peter Steinacker
  • Dave Tedford
  • Ken Thornburn
Staff Present:
  • Jennifer Isber-Legge - Economic Development & Communications Coordinator

1.
Call to Order

 

Chair Jen Shaw called the meeting to order.

A quorum was present.

2.
Approval of Agenda

 

Subsequent to further discussion, the following resolution was passed.

  • TCWG-01-2025-01
    Moved by:Karen Kerker
    Seconded by:Ken Thornburn

    Be it resolved that the agenda for the Tara Community Working Group be received and adopted as distributed by the Economic Development and Communications Coordinator.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

 

None Disclosed

4.
Approval of Previous Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - TCWG_Nov13_2024 - English.pdf

Subsequent to further discussion, the following resolution was passed.

  • TCWG-01-2025-02
    Moved by:Brett McMullen
    Seconded by:Tara Ward Councillor Peter Steinacker

    Be it resolved that the minutes for the Tara Community Working Group on Nov 13, 2024 be approved as distributed by the Economic Development and Communications Coordinator.

    Carried

5.
New Business

 

5.1
Spruce the Bruce Grant

This item has attachments. 
1.Holiday Banners.pdf
2.Holiday Lights.pdf

Potential projects discussed included

- Lights on the Tara sign and garden in front of the Downtown Parkette

- A summer market in the Downtown Parkette 

- Signage identifying parks and areas of interest

- A Christmas Tree and event to light it, Christmas lights

- A downtown gathering space that includes a picnic table

- Banners on Main St.

Subsequent to further discussion, the following resolution was passed.

  • Moved by:Dave Tedford
    Seconded by:Ken Thornburn

    Be it resolved that the Tara Community Working Group recommends to Council that staff prepare a grant application for Spruce the Bruce regarding Christmas Lights and/or Banners and a Picnic Table.

    Carried

5.2
2024 Project Update

 

The committee received for information purposes projects that were completed before the end of 2024. 

6.
Upcoming Business

 

The committee discussed the Commemorative Trees and Benches Policy currently being considered by Council as it pertains to the Tara Community Working Group.

7.
Action Items Tracking Sheet

This item has attachments. 
1.TCWG Action Items.pdf

Items to be added to the Action Items Tracking Sheet  at a medium priority include

- Main Street Parkette improvements and signage  

- Town logo on the front of refuse receptacles 

8.
Next Meeting Date

 

9.
Adjournment

 

Subsequent to further discussion, committee passed the following resolution:

  • Moved by:Ken Thornburn
    Seconded by:Dave Tedford

    Be it resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 11:20 am

    Carried
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