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ATTENDANCE Lisa Gilvesy, Mel Getty, Jesse Goossens, Councillor Jim Hayes, Ashton Nembhard, Steve Spanjers, Randy Thornton, John Veldman, Andrew Burns, Deb Gilvesy, Kirby Heckford
Staff Present: David Calder, Eric Gilbert
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Mayor Stephen Molnar, Cedric Tomico, Lindsay Morgan
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 AM.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: R. Thornton Seconded By: A. Burns
Resolution # 1
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Development Committee meeting of April 11, 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 March 14, 2017
Moved By: M. Getty Seconded By: Councillor Hayes
Resolution # 2
THAT the Minutes of the Development Committee Meeting of March 14, 2017 be
approved.
Carried
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Development Committee
April 11, 2017
7:30 AM
Boardroom, Customer Service Centre
10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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5. Delegations and Presentations
5.1. County of Oxford Vacant Residential Lands Inventory
Eric Gilbert provided an overview of the existing County of Oxford Vacant Residential Lands
Inventory. This inventory does not include any intensification or redevelopment sites. Based on
the County 2014 population projection and based on the 2016 Census, the Town has ample
residential lands available for low density, medium density and high density residential units
(i.e., at least enough to meet the forecasted 20 year demand). Mr. Gilbert circulated the
Residential Inventory. Committee also requested that Mr. Gilbert bring back the
Commercial/Industrial Vacant Land Inventory to present at a future meeting. Some discussion
was had regarding the significance of the 20 year supply and Mr. Gilbert advised that if there is
less than a 20 year supply of a particular type of land, the Town (through Council) could start
discussions regarding boundary adjustment with neighbouring municipalities.
6. Information Items
6.1. Community Strategic Plan – D. Calder to arrange for the report presented to Council
on March 27, 2017 to be circulated to the Committee.
6.2. Post-Secondary Education – No update
6.3. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc – No update.
6.4. Town Hall Task Force –The Project Committee, staff and outside resources will be
developing the Request for Proposal package for the next stage. Outside resources are
necessary due to the large scope of the project. Expected distribution of the RFP will
be in the 3rd or 4th quarter. There was also discussion of an honourarium to those
submitting a complete RFP proposal. The Project Committee will present any
recommendations to Council, which has the final approval.
7. General Business & Reports
7.1. Hannover Fair Mission Overview
Deferred to May 2017 meeting
7.2. Tillsonburg Home & Garden Springfest Update
Exhibitors noted good attendance on Friday and Saturday but smaller attendance on
the Sunday (likely due to the good weather). Expanded space this year to both arenas
but some problems with the cold temperatures since the ice was still in at the Colin
Campbell Arena. Encouraged feedback to the organizers.
7.3. Consent Style Agenda (Monthly Project Update)
253 Broadway – D. Calder advised that the sale is scheduled to close this month.
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Highway 3 Business Park – D. Calder advised that the driveway could hopefully get
underway by Fall. D. Calder to check on status of the sign and ensure that it is a priority.
8 Hardy Ave – sale approved by Council and sold to Tillsonburg Non-Profit Housing
Corporation.
Rolph Street Public School – is under contract (conditionally sold). The zone change
application has been received by the Town/County and is considered complete.
D. Calder reminded the Committee that the items in the Economic Development
Department Business Plan are the priority/focus items.
Industrial Land Inventory – Committee was advised that there is no funding for land
acquisitions in the 5 year plan for the Town.
8. Committee Minutes & Reports
8.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – Citizen of the Year nominations are
closed and the nominees will be considered during the 3rd week of April. Awards
evening is on May 4th.
8.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association – No update.
8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – L. Morgan arranged for the circulation of the
March 2017 MLS activity information as well as the current commercial/industrial
listings. Listings are down over 30%, and sales have remained strong.
8.4. Physician Recruitment
Recruitment/incentive plan is going to Council on April 24th, 2017. The Recruitment
Committee and TDMH have approved the plan. Committee had questions regarding the
commitment required in exchange for the incentive package, and enforceability was
discussed as a possible problem. D. Calder also indicated that the Recruitment Committee
was looking at fundraising for the plan, as physician recruitment has an economic
development component.
9. Correspondence - None
10. Other Business
10.1. Roundtable
A. Burns provided information that the Kinsmen and NHL would be bringing the NHL 100
year anniversary program to Tillsonburg. This is a 3 day event starting Thursday,
August 10th, 2017, including a gala on the Thursday evening. Contact A. Burns for
further information.
A. Nembhard advised that the expansion for IGPC should be underway soon.
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Committee again requested to see additional information on the Integration of Strategic
Plans between Town/Chamber/BIA in near future.
D. Calder advised of the Canada 150 activities scheduled throughout the year – consult the
Town website for further information, including a superb art exhibit at Annandale House.
M. Getty advised that the band-shell at Memorial Park is under construction.
11. Closed Session - None
12. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Development Committee is scheduled for 7:30 AM on Tuesday,
May 9, 2017.
13. Adjournment
Moved By: J. Veldman Seconded By:
Proposed Resolution 3
THAT the Development Committee Meeting of April 11, 2017 be adjourned at 9:35 AM.
Carried