200310 Development MINThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
March 10, 2020
7:30 a.m.
10 Lisgar Avenue, Tillsonburg, ON MINUTES
Present: Jesse Goossens, Collette Takacs, Jeff VanRybroeck, Randy Thornton, Lindsay Morgan-Jacko, Andrew Burns, Mayor Molnar, Cedric Tomico, Steve Spanjers, Lisa Gilvesy
Absent with Regrets: Kirby Heckford, Councillor Deb Gilvesy
Staff: Kyle Pratt, CAO; Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner; Laura Pickersgill, Legislative Services Coordinator
1.Call to OrderThe meeting was called to order at 7:36 a.m.
2.Adoption of AgendaResolution #1
Moved by: Randy ThorntonSeconded by: Andrew BurnsTHAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committeemeeting of March 10, 2020, be adopted.Carried
3.Minutes of the Previous MeetingResolution #2Moved by: Collette TakacsSeconded by: Andrew Burns
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committeemeeting of February 11, 2020, be adopted.Carried
A letter of support has been submitted to the Minister Long-Term Care in support of
expanding services for the Ingersoll Nurse Practitioner Clinic and for a TillsonburgSatellite Nurse Practitioner Clinic.
4.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared at the beginning of the
meeting.
5.General Business & Reports5.1 Monthly Project Updates
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner, provided a summary of monthlyproject updates.
5.1.1 Building, Planning and By-Law 2019 Year End Report Geno Vanhaelewyn, Chief Building Official, provided an overview of the Building,
Planning and By-Law 2019 Year End Report.
Kyle Pratt arrived at 7:41 a.m.
Staff to arrange a Committee tour of 83 Rolph Street with the current developer.
5.1.2 Economic Development and Marketing 2019 Year End Report Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner, provided an overview of the Economic Development and Marketing 2019 Year End Report.
Identifying lands for potential development uses can be a proactive approach to expanding the potential uses based on location.
5.1.3 Industrial Land Inventory Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner, provided an explanation of the
colour coding and the properties included on the industrial land inventory map.
Planning staff are finalizing an analysis report on the Industrial Land Inventory.
Jeff VanRyroeck declared pecuniary interest to agenda item 5.1.3 and left the
meeting at 8:19 a.m.
Staff previously received direction from Council to proceed with action regarding a strategic investment asset that is listed in the Town.
Jeff VanRybroeck returned to the meeting at 8:27 a.m.
5.2 Tillsonburg Zoning By-Law General Update- ZN 7-20-1 Planning staff are in the process of updating the Tillsonburg Zoning By-Law.
Staff to circulate notification to the Committee when the Zoning By-Law general update public meeting will be held.
5.3 Resignation of Board Members Resolution #3
Moved by: Steve Spanjers Seconded by: Randy Thornton THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receives and accepts resignation of Committee Members, Jim Hayes and Ashton Nembhard, with regret.
Carried
5.4 Tillsonburg Hydro Inc. Staff provided an update that Hydro One has indicated there will be an update of local transformers. It was noted that Tillsonburg Hydro Inc. is interested in updating local transformers to include additional capacity for this region.
5.5 Town Hall Task Force Staff to submit a report to Council in March or April 2020 on potential options for a Town Hall development.
5.6 Community Strategic Plan
Staff to provide a report to Council in Q2 regarding options for updating or renewing the Community Strategic Plan. 5.5.1 Excellence in Local Government 5.5.2 Economic Sustainability 5.5.3 Demographic Balance 5.5.4 Culture and Community
6.Community Organization Updates6.1 Downtown Business Improvement AssociationInternational Women’s Day Event was a successful fundraiser hosted on March 8th. March Break Family Fun Passport Event will take place during March 16-20.
6.2 Tillsonburg District Chamber of CommerceStaff to follow up with the Chamber of Commerce on who the replacement member will be as Chamber representation on the Committee.
6.3 Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
6.3.1 February 2020 Commercial Listings 6.3.2 February 2020 Activity Report
Lindsay Morgan-Jacko provided an overview of the February 2020 Commercial Listings and Activity Report.
6.4 Simcoe Street Vacant Properties Staff indicated that conversations are underway with the property owners for
potential options on refreshing these properties.
7.Round TableThere will be an Easter Egg Hunt hosted on April 11th at the Kinsmen Bandshell.
A suggestion was made to the BIA representative that the BIA should host a monthly
breakfast for local women in in the community.
Information to come forward on a future agenda for input regarding the Oxford County Regional Service Delivery Review.
The Inter-Community Transit Service to begin service on April 1st. Town is set to celebrate Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2020.
International Women’s Day hosted at Tillsonburg CIBC branch on March 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 8. Next Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. subject to be postponed at this time.
9. Adjournment Resolution #4 Moved by: Randy Thornton Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the April 14, 2020 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 9:16 a.m. Carried