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180508 Development MINprev= ATTENDANCE Andrew Burns, Mel Getty (Left 9:06 AM), Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens, Kirby Heckford, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Lindsay Morgan, Ashton Nembhard (Left 8:30 AM), Staff Present: David Calder, Cephas Panschow MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS Councillor Jim Hayes, Steve Spanjers, Randy Thornton, Cedric Tomico, John Veldman 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 AM. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved By: K. Heckford Seconded By: A. Burns Resolution # 1 THAT the Agenda for the Development Committee meeting of May 8, 2018 be adopted. Carried 3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof – None Declared 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting –April 10, 2018 Moved By: K. Heckford Seconded By: D. Gilvesy Resolution # 2 THAT the Minutes of the Development Committee Meeting of April 10, 2018 be approved. Carried 4.1. Business Arising from the Minutes – Committee Terms of Reference – Add providing advice on the departmental business plan to the mandate, remove the reference to a term under Goals, reference Municipal Procedural Bylaw instead of having a code of conduct. 5. Delegations and Presentations 5.1. Tillsonburg Manufacturing Acceleration Program Implementation The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Development Committee May 8, 2018 7:30 AM Boardroom, Customer Service Centre 10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg MINUTES Development Committee Meeting Minutes (May 8, 2018) - 2 - Development Commissioner provided an overview of the Manufacturing Acceleration Program (MAP) implementation plan, including funding received from the Province. This is an extension of the MAP pilot program that was approved by Council in 2015 along with a memorandum of understanding with Isah International. The goal of this initiative is to support a cluster of companies in exploring global markets. The pilot included information sharing sessions and a trade mission to the Hannover Fair/Brainport Region of The Netherlands in 2017. Manufacturing in Tillsonburg is facing a number of challenges including automation, structural challenges including increasing costs, etc, so it is imperative that local manufacturers become more innovative through the use of technology and that they explore global markets. Total project is valued at $65,000 with half of the funding coming from Ontario’s Rural Economic Development program. Three main initiatives are the development of (1) a High Tech Manufacturing Cluster Framework, (2) a Capabilities Assessment of ten area manufacturers, and (3) an Accelerated Business Growth Framework to help them explore European markets. While the initiative is focused on the use of technology and software, we realize that software is only a piece of the solution and that people and processes have to be aligned as well. This program will run from April 1 to March 31, 2019. Next step is engaging with the companies and getting them through the process. 6. Information Items 6.1. Community Strategic Plan – Report to Council on May 14. A public open house is being planned for June. 6.2. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc – Focus is on updating infrastructure. 6.3. Town Hall Task Force – The proposal from Colliers Project Leaders has been revised based on feedback from the task force and is now proceeding. Based on results of the Parking Study, it appears that there may be some opportunity for redevelopment of some of the less used parking lots. Staff is obtaining quotes on various investigations needed to conduct due diligence on possible sites. Suggestion to provide an update on the project to Council and to allow for input into the project from other Town committee in the future. Can the Task Force minutes be circulated to this committee? 7. General Business & Reports 7.1. Monthly Project Update – Hwy 3 BP – The highway subsurface/foundation study is nearing completion and will be included in the 3rd submission to MTO. Tender release pushed to May. Provide information on the project schedule including intersection and Development Committee Meeting Minutes (May 8, 2018) - 3 - SWM Pond projects. Question as to the value of the land and if different lots will have different prices. Moved By: S. Molnar Seconded By: L. Gilvesy Resolution # 3 THAT information regarding the potential market value of the business park lands along with comparables from other areas be brought forward at a future meeting. Carried 7.2. Economic Development Q1 2018 Report In general, 2018 metrics are at or slightly above targets; however, lead files opened and closed are below targets. Nine new businesses have opened including Oxford Packaging and EMW Industrial with two closures. Another manufacturer is expected to be announced shortly. 7.3. Downtown Parking & Accessibility Study Provided updates on the changes made since the initial draft study was presented. The study will be presented to Council on May 14. 8. Committee Minutes & Reports 8.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – Reminder of upcoming Awards Gala on May 10. JL Scott MacLean project is nearly fully funded and this is an excellent example of the Town and community working together to create something for the community. 8.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association – No update. 8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – In general, there appears to be some slowdown in activity. There is some concern about the Federal Government’s plan to allow each person to grow up to four marijuana plants as residences with plants are not currently covered by insurance due to concerns about mould and other issues. Some municipalities are introducing bylaws to restrict growing marijuana for a period of two years to allow time for this to be resolved. 8.4. Physician Recruitment – Criteria for the housing allowance has been updated. 9. Correspondence – None 10. Other Business 10.1. Roundtable Electric vehicle charging station has been installed by the County behind the Clock Tower. It has a payment system built in. Development Committee Meeting Minutes (May 8, 2018) - 4 - Question raised as to the need for 10 copies of submissions for site plan approval. Is this needed? Yes, it is a reasonable request based on ensuring that the reviewers have the full information and helps to expedite approvals. Development Commissioner advised of a pending closure of a manufacturing company based on challenges with the market. Supporting owners as they make the transition. Mayor Molnar advised of the nearly $1.5 million in transit funding received for interregional transit between Tillsonburg and other communities. Reminder of the Kinsmen Bandshell Bash on June 1 to celebrate the opening of the new bandshell. 11. Closed Session - None 12. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Development Committee is scheduled for 7:30 AM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. 13. Adjournment Moved By: L. Gilvesy Seconded By: A. Burns Proposed Resolution 5 The meeting adjourned at 9:45 AM. Carried