The Corporation of the Town of Essex

Arts, Culture and Tourism Meeting Minutes

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Barnett Room, 60 Fairview Ave W, Essex, ON N8M 1B6
60 Fairview Ave W, Essex, ON N8M 1B6
Present:
  • Vice Chair - Meloche, Richard
  • Councillor - Hammond, Rodney, Ward 4
  • Member - Atkinson, Nicole
  • Peter Freele
  • Member - Quinn-Ouellette, Diane
Absent:
  • Chair - Maguire, Grant
  • Councillor - Allard, Brad, Ward 3
  • Member - Armstrong, Tracy
Also Present:
  • Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture

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1.
Call to Order

 

Richard Meloche, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM. 

2.
Land Acknowledgement

 

We acknowledge that this land is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations (comprised of the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi Peoples), and of the Huron-Wendat Peoples. We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations and all of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.

3.
Declarations of Conflict of Interest

 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest noted at this time. 

4.
Adoption of Published Agenda

 

4.1
Arts, Culture and Tourism Meeting Agenda for July 10, 2024

 
  • ACT24-07 -001
    Moved ByCouncillor Hammond
    Seconded ByPeter Freele

    That the published agenda for the July 10, 2024 Arts, Culture and Tourism Meeting be adopted as presented.

    Carried

5.
Adoption of Minutes

 

5.1
Arts, Culture and Tourism Minutes for June 12, 2024

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1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Arts, Culture and Tourism_Jun12_2024 - English.pdf
  • ACT24-07 -002
    Moved ByRichard Meloche, Vice Chair
    Seconded ByPeter Freele

    That the minutes of the Arts, Culture and Tourism meeting held June 12, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

6.
Unfinished Business

 

6.1
Sidewalk Astronomy

 

Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture reminded the Committee that three dates were scheduled for Sidewalk Astronomy:

  • July 15 - Colchester
  • August 14 - Essex Centre
  • September 21 - Essex Cent

6.2
Art/Tourism Projects

 

Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture, informed the Committee that there were no submissions to the Request for Proposal for restoration of the Liberation Mural and thus individual submissions can be accepted. She added that there is no update at this time on a potential mural in McGregor.

6.3
Tune Up the Parks

 

Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture noted that three performances have been held thus far with attendance in the range of 30-60 spectators. The Committee finalized the hosting schedule for the remaining performances.

7.
New Business

 

7.1
Upcoming Meetings

 

Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture informed the Committee that the August meeting is likely to be cancelled due to Committee member schedules and she added that planning for Holiday Lights Tour will commence at the September regular meeting.

8.
Adjournment

 
  • ACT24-07 -003
    Moved ByNicole Atkinson
    Seconded ByDiane Quinn-Ouellette

    That the meeting be adjourned at 5:43 PM.

    Carried

9.
Future Meetings

 

September 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Location: Essex Centre Sports Complex - Barnett Room

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