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:
  • Member - Armstrong, Tracy
  • Member - Atkinson, Nicole
  • Chair - Maguire, Grant
  • Vice Chair - Meloche, Richard
  • Member - Quinn-Ouellette, Diane
Absent:
  • Peter Freele
  • Councillor - Allard, Brad, Ward 3
  • Councillor - Hammond, Rodney, Ward 4

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1.
Call to Order

 

Grant Maguire, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:33 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 September 11, 2024

 
  • ACT24-09 -001
    Moved ByNicole Atkinson
    Seconded ByDiane Quinn-Ouellette

    That the published agenda for the September 11, 2024 Arts, Culture and Tourism Meeting be adopted as presented.

    Carried

5.
Adoption of Minutes

 

5.1
Arts, Culture and Tourism Minutes for July 10, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Arts, Culture and Tourism_Jul10_2024 - English.pdf
  • ACT24-09 -002
    Moved ByRichard Meloche, Vice Chair
    Seconded ByTracy Armstrong

    That the minutes of the Arts, Culture and Tourism meeting held July 10, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

6.
Reports from Administration

 

There were no reports from Administration.

7.
Unfinished Business

 

7.1
Sidewalk Astronomy

 

The Committee discussed attendance at events and agreed to discuss the plan for next year at the October regular meeting. 

7.2
Art/Tourism Projects

 

Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture updated the Committee that contract for the restoration of the Liberation Mural located at 103 Talbot Street North in Essex Centre has been awarded and that work will commence soon. She added that the Town continues to seek grant funding for the tourist photo site installation in Essex Centre.

7.3
Tune Up the Parks

 

The Committee discussed highlights and logistics of performances this year. Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture shared the attendance numbers and noted that the numbers are consistent with past years. The Committee agreed to discuss the plan for the 2025 season at a future meeting. 

8.
Holiday Lights Tour

 

Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture shared statistics on last year's event including the number of participants and voters. The Committee discussed and agreed to keep the format unchanged but to brainstorm ways to encourage more homes and businesses to participate.

9.
New Business

 

9.1
Downtown Essex Tea Party

 

The Committee discussed potential changes to the Downtown Essex Tea Party event in 2025 including the need to move to a larger venue and open more participant spots. The Committee agreed to discuss further at a future meeting. 

10.
Adjournment

 
  • ACT24-09 -003
    Moved ByTracy Armstrong
    Seconded ByNicole Atkinson

    That the meeting be adjourned at 6:12 PM.

    Carried

11.
Future Meetings

 

October 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Location: Essex Centre Sports Complex - Barnett Room

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