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ATTENDANCE Andrew Burns (Left 9:40 AM), Mel Getty, Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens, Councillor Jim Hayes, Kirby Heckford (Arrived 7:31 AM, Left 9:05 AM), Mayor Stephen Molnar,
Lindsay Morgan, Ashton Nembhard, Steve Spanjers, Randy Thornton (Left 8:20 AM), Cedric Tomico (Arrived 8:05 AM)
Staff Present: David Calder, Cephas Panschow
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS John Veldman
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 AM.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: L. Morgan Seconded By: M. Getty
Resolution # 1
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Development Committee meeting of May 9, 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 April 11, 2017
Moved By: D. Gilvesy Seconded By: R. Thornton
Resolution # 2
THAT the Minutes of the Development Committee Meeting of April 11, 2017 be
approved.
Carried
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Development Committee
May 9, 2017
7:30 AM
Boardroom, Customer Service Centre
10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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5. Delegations and Presentations
6. Information Items
6.1. Community Strategic Plan – March 27, 2017 Report to Council was circulated. The
implementation is progressing.
6.2. Post-Secondary Education – Mayor Molnar met with the new Dean for
Woodstock/Oxford County as part of Fanshawe’s outreach to stakeholders. They
remain committed to the community and opportunities for partnership. Appropriate to
recognize that this is their 50th Anniversary.
6.3. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc – The Chair of the Board provided an update to the shareholder
at the May 8 Council meeting and this presentation will be circulated. Branding is
underway. Review of existing Master Service Agreement and Memorandum of
Understanding between Town and THI is underway.
6.4. Town Hall Task Force – No update.
7. General Business & Reports
7.1. Monthly Project Update – The status of various development projects was discussed. A
proposed affordable housing project will not be moving forward but other opportunities
are possible. Rezoning of the 83 Rolph St property (former public school) was
presented to Council on May 8 and was approved for up to 45 residential units and 2
office units. The property is subject to a heritage designation and this is important to
the community.
7.2. Hannover Fair Mission Overview
Development Commissioner provided an overview of the investment and trade mission,
which included one of the Town’s partners and one local company. The purpose of the
mission was lead generation, meet requirements of MOU with Isah Software,
opportunity to facilitate innovation through Industry 4.0 as Hannover Fair is the world’s
largest industrial fair and to help companies take advantage of the new trade agreement
between Europe and Canada. Meetings with potential investors, clients, consultants
and government agencies. Participation of Tillsonburg company was very important
and helped make it successful. Plans to make this as annual mission to foster trade
and investment.
7.3. Economic Development Q1 Report
Lead files opened are less than last year, but prospecting hours and investor visits to
Tillsonburg are both above targets.
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Discussion regarding available industrial lands for development including status of 54
acre Rokeby Road property. Request to have information brought forward on future
industrial land in conjunction with the vacant land report that Planning is preparing.
8. Committee Minutes & Reports
8.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – Citizen of the Year is Matthew Meijer
MacNeil, who is extensively involved in the community and has represented Tillsonburg
at the United Nations. A reception is being held at 5:30 PM on June 1 at The Carriage
Hall. The new chamber website has been launched. Awards of Excellence was well
attended with more than 260 attendees. Feedback has been that the event represents
the Town well. Chamber Golf tournament is scheduled for August 17.
8.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association – Approved façade projects should
be underway shortly. Deadline for next round of funding is May 31. The BIA and Town
were recognized by the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association with a win of
the “Bricks & Mortar” award for the Façade Improvement Program. This is the second
Provincial award for the community this year and speaks well to how we work together.
AGM was well-attended.
8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – Monthly report will be circulated when
available. In general, listings are at record lows and constraining transactions.
8.4. Physician Recruitment
The approved support program is funded jointly by the Town and hospital with each
contributing $60,000 with the goal of attracting two physicians to the community. Program
will cover relocation, equipment and start-up labour costs for new physicians to the
community. A sponsorship program is being developed to enable local companies to get
involved. Hospital is exploring options to expand emergency services due to increased
demand.
9. Correspondence - None
10. Other Business
10.1. Roundtable
Kinsmen Club made a presentation to Town Council for support for the NHL Centennial Fan
Arena, which will be coming to Tillsonburg from August 10 – 12. Expectation is that there
will be in excess of 30,000 visitors to the community. Events include: The Stanley Cup, Ball
Hockey Tournament, Virtual Reality Zamboni Races, Interactive Hockey Shooting Games,
Pop up Ball hockey rink, Breakfast with the Stanley Cup, Travelling Hockey Hall of fame,
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Fireworks, Autograph sessions, Interactive Vendor Booths, etc. Support from the
community will be needed in terms of volunteers and also sponsorship.
Regarding development, it is important to ensure that roadblocks are minimized so that local
and new developers can proceed with their investments in Tillsonburg.
11. Closed Session - None
12. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Development Committee is scheduled for 7:30 AM on Tuesday,
June 13, 2017.
13. Adjournment
Moved By: A. Nembhard Seconded By:
Proposed Resolution 3
THAT the Development Committee Meeting of May 9, 2017 be adjourned at 9:50 AM.
Carried