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ATTENDANCE
Lisa Gilvesy, Mel Getty, Jesse Goossens (Arrived 8:17 AM), Councillor Jim Hayes, Mayor
Stephen Molnar (7:45 AM), Ashton Nembhard, Steve Spanjers (7:50 AM), Randy Thornton,
John Veldman
Staff Present: David Calder, Cephas Panschow, Geno Vanhaelewyn, Shelley Imbeault
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Andrew Burns, Deb Gilvesy, Kirby Heckford, Cedric Tomico,
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 AM.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: J. Veldman Seconded By: J. Hayes
Resolution # 1
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Development Committee meeting of March 14, 2017
be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof – None Declared
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
4.1. Minutes of the Meeting of February 14, 2017
Moved By: M. Getty Seconded By: Jesse Goosens
Resolution # 2
THAT the Minutes of the Development Committee Meeting of February 14, 2017 be
approved.
Carried
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Development Committee
March 14, 2017
7:30 AM
Boardroom, Customer Service Centre
10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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5. Delegations and Presentations
5.1. Building Planning By-Law Services 2016 Annual Report
Chief Building Official provided an overview report of a very successful 2016. Total permits
issues was a record and single family dwelling starts was the second highest ever at 117 units
compared to the record at 123 units in 1997. Residential construction value was nearly $26
Million out of the total of $36 Million. Total Construction value was second only to 2014 when a
lot of institutional (school) construction took place. Commercial and industrial development was
also strong with $5.5 Million and $4.4 Million, respectively, in activity. There is a lot of
construction currently underway and more projects in the pipeline. 2017 is forecast to be strong
as well.
5.2. New Home Market Share Analysis
S. Imbeault provided an overview of Tillsonburg’s market share of new home construction from
2006 to 2016. Tillsonburg share is approximately 18 to 20 percent in good years and drops as
low as 12% when the economy weakens. In 2016, Tillsonburg’s market share was 20%, which
was one of the highest levels. Can this analysis be updated to also include multi-residential
units? There was some concern about the large number of vacant residential lots a few years
ago, but with all this development has that changed? Bring County vacant lands report to next
meeting.
6. Information Items
6.1. Community Strategic Plan – No update
6.2. Post-Secondary Education – No update
6.3. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc – Committee was apprised of Tillsonburg Hydro’s deposit
policy, which requires new companies, including companies that have changed legal
ownership/name, to either provide a deposit or letter of credit equal to two month’s
billing despite no change or break in the plant’s operations. This has arisen due to all of
the recent purchases of local plants by new companies; however, it is standard across
the entire utility industry and is put in place to ensure that a default in payment does not
put the hydro company at risk.
6.4. Town Hall Task Force – Four submissions were received, but one was disqualified as
incomplete due to significant omissions. The Project Committee has reviewed the three
qualifying submissions and staff will be developing the Request for Proposal package
for the next stage. There is some concern about the lack of appropriate resources so
the Town will be looking into bringing in some external expertise.
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7. General Business & Reports
7.1. Economic Development & Marketing Fourth Quarter Report
In general, 2016 metrics were comparable to 2015 although targets were not fully met.
However, arguably the most meaningful target is client visits to the community and 2016
was the highest level achieved to date at 27 investor visits. In terms of wins for the
community, 2016 experienced a number of significant investments in the industrial,
commercial and residential sectors with 24 new businesses versus 7 closed or relocated
businesses. There were also 12 expansions. Two new industrial buildings and
businesses are also underway with openings planned for spring 2017.
8. Committee Minutes & Reports
8.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – Citizen of the Year nominations are
being received until April 7.
8.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association – No update.
8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – No update
8.4. Physician Recruitment
Recruitment plan has been prepared by the Committee and has been approved by the
board as a budgeted item.
9. Correspondence - None
10. Other Business
10.1. Roundtable
A.Nembhard provided information on IGPC’s planned doubling of their Aylmer plant. Their
goal is to displace imported ethanol and take advantage of the increase in the ethanol
mandate. This expansion will result in additional demand for corn, create new jobs and also
bring in a related industry with an auxiliary plant.
Committee would like to see additional information on the Integration of Strategic Plans
between Town/Chamber/BIA in near future.
11. Closed Session - None
12. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Development Committee is scheduled for 7:30 AM on Tuesday,
April 11, 2017.
13. Adjournment
Moved By: S. Spanjers Seconded By:
Proposed Resolution 3
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THAT the Development Committee Meeting of March 14, 2017 be adjourned at 9:05 AM.
Carried