210511 Development MINThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory
Committee
May 11, 2021
7:30 a.m.
Electronic Meeting MINUTES
Present: Andrew Burns, Cedric Tomico, Collette Takacs, Councillor Deb Gilvesy,
Jeff VanRybroeck, Jesse Goossens, Lindsay Morgan-Jacko, Mayor Stephen
Molnar, Lisa Gilvesy, Suzanne Renken, Steve Spanjers (joined at 8:33 a.m.)
Regrets: Kirby Heckford, Randy Thornton
Staff: Kyle Pratt, CAO; Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner; Laura
Pickersgill, Executive Assistant
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Lisa Gilvesy
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory
Committee meeting of May 11, 2021, be adopted. Carried
3. Adoption of Previous Minutes
Resolution #2 Moved by: Lindsay Morgan-Jacko
Seconded by: Councillor Deb Gilvesy
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory
Committee meeting of April 13, 2021, be adopted.
Carried
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5. Presentations
6. General Business & Reports
6.1 Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce Awards
Resolution#3
Moved by: Lisa Gilvesy
Seconded by: Mayor Stephen Molnar
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee move into Closed
Session to consider:
-a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations
information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if
disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive
position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a
person, group of persons, or organization (Chamber of Commerce Event Selection). Carried
Resolution #4
Moved by: Andrew Burns
Seconded by: Suzanne Renken
THAT Company C be selected as the recipient of the New Industrial Investment
Award based on total investment amount and new or future jobs created in Tillsonburg.
Carried
Resolution #5
Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Lisa Gilvesy
THAT Company E be selected as the recipient of the New Commercial Investment
Award based on total investment amount and new jobs created in Tillsonburg.
Carried
6.2 Appointment of Committee Members
Resolution #6
Moved by: Councillor Deb Gilvesy
Seconded by: Lisa Gilvesy
THAT the Economic Development Committee recommends to Council the
appointment of the following Committee members to form part of the Affordable
Housing Subcommittee: Collette Takacs, Suzanne Renken and Cedric Tomico.
Carried
Resolution #7
Moved by: Councillor Deb Gilvesy
Seconded by: Lindsay Morgan-Jacko
THAT the Economic Development Committee recommends to Council the
appointment of the following Committee members to Council to form part of the
Boundary Adjustment Subcommittee: Andrew Burns, Cedric Tomico and Jesse
Goossens. Carried
6.3 Monthly Projects Update
Cephas provided an overview of the monthly projects update.
6.4 Economic Development Strategy Action Plan & Survey Results
Cephas provided a summary of the Economic Development Strategy Action Plan
Survey Results.
Lindsay Morgan-Jacko left the meeting at 8:53 a.m.
It was suggested that this topic be moved to another Committee meeting to discuss
these topics in detail. Jesse and Cephas will discuss this topic offline to determine
the next steps.
6.4 Tillsonburg Hydro Inc.
No new updates.
6.5 Town Hall Task Force
Cephas has been working with consultants on updating the existing space needs
study and valuations of existing Town properties. An employee space needs survey was conducted and has been incorporated into the updated scope of work for the
space needs study consultant.
6.6 Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee
The Ingersoll Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee attended the Town’s
last Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee. The Committees discussed
opportunities to work together.
It was brought forward that the Town does not have an inventory of physicians
(existing and required in the near future).
It was discussed at the last meeting that the Oxford County Physician Recruitment does not have a Tillsonburg Town staff liaison on their committee and that this
needs to be addressed.
6.7 Community Strategic Plan
The consultant has collated the results from the public consultation processes and has presented the findings to Council. The next step is for the consultant to develop
and present the key performance measure framework.
7. Community Organization Updates
7.1 Downtown Business Improvement Association
There were no further comments or questions regarding the BIA report provided.
7.2 Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
Nominations for the other Awards of Excellence are encouraged by the Chamber.
7.2.1 Rapid Antigen Screening Kits
The Chamber Board is meeting tomorrow to officially discuss this topic but it
was noted that Chambers are now permitted to distribute rapid antigen screening kits to businesses in their communities to those who wish to
participate. These can be used as a non-invasive procedure to test employees for the COVID-19 virus.
7.3 Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
There were no further comments regarding the real estate listings and statistics.
8. Round Table
9. Next Meeting
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:30 a.m.
10. Adjournment
Resolution #8
Moved by: Andrew Burns
Seconded by: Steve Spanjers
THAT the May 11, 2021 Economic Development Advisory Committee Special
meeting be adjourned at 9:16 a.m. Carried